Public SPEAKING

Looking for a speaker who delivers real-world fundraising solutions with energy, expertise, and proven results? Lois Buntz offers powerful keynotes and interactive workshops tailored to inspire, educate, and equip nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals. She’s spoken professionally at local, national, and international events on a wide range of topics important to the nonprofit world. 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 2025 speaking events:

  • Iowa Women’s Foundation, Iowa City, Iowa; March 26

  • National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; March 29

  • Harden County (Iowa) Community Foundation’s 20th Anniversary, April 30, keynote speaker, Generosity and Gender presentation

  • AFP Chapter Western Maryland Chapter, July 10; Intergenerational Transfer of Wealth presentation

  • Planned Giving Association, Kansas City, Sept. 12; Generosity and Gender presentation

  • AFP Coastal Bend, Corpus Christi, TX; Oct.15

Recent speaking engagements:

“I took so many notes I got writer’s cramp and ordered her book online during her presentation. I am here with my board member and we already have a list of influential women we are going to invite to come together.”
— Presentation Attendee
“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
“Lois did a great job presenting the information. It was engaging and thoughtful. ”
— Conference Attendee
“Lois’s presentation offered valuable insights into the growing influence of women in the philanthropic sector. I learned so much; how women approach giving differently—prioritizing collaboration, values-driven philanthropy and also highlighting women’s significant capacity to give. ”
— Ginger Mills, Director of Advancement, Cunningham Children’s Home
“The entire presentation was jam packed with so many things to learn.”
— Conference Attendee
“This was one of my favorite sessions in 14 years with United Way! Well done!”
— Conference Attendee