SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

I’ve spoken professionally at local, national, and international events on a wide range of topics important to the nonprofit world. I specialize in women’s philanthropy, intergenerational wealth transfer, strategic planning, and board development. Specific topics include:

Thanks to Alexia Savage, United Way’s Vice President of Networking Engagement, for inviting me to speak at it’s Worldwide Uniting for Good Conference. It was a full house of invigorating, engaged, and talented fundraising professionals.

  • The Six A’s for Creating a Successful Women’s Philanthropy Program — Women give differently than men. Learn key methods for maximizing women’s giving potential.

  • Intergenerational Wealth Transfer: Strategies, Insights, and Innovation — Get ready for the biggest wealth transfer in history. Learn how to prepare your organization, board, staff and donors for this tremendous opportunity.

  • New Trends in Women’s Philanthropy — Women’s philanthropy initiatives, latest trends, and innovations continue to evolve, and your fundraising efforts need to keep pace. Learn the latest developments and how your organization can adapt.

  • Successful Strategic Planning — A solid strategic plan maximizes your fundraising opportunities and focuses your resouces on where they are most effective. Learn the keys to developing clear goals, objectives, and outcomes.

  • Developing a Dynamic Board for Strategic Engagement — A strong board is the foundation for successful fundraising. Learn how to develop your board to its fullest potential.

Upcoming 2024 speaking events:

  • Southern Nevada United Way, Las Vegas, NV; Dec. 4

Recent speaking engagements:

“Lois gave a fascinating and fabulous presentation — among the best I’ve heard in a long time. As we look to the future, understanding the fundamental shifts that are taking place in the nonprofit sector and world of philanthropy are more important than ever.”
— Harry Lynch, CEO, Sanky Communications, New York, NY