Book Mary to Speak
Bring actionable strategies and real-world major gift insights to your next conference, chapter meeting, or retreat.
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Complete the Speaking Request FormWhat Event Organizers Say
Conference planners, board presidents, and nonprofit leaders share their experience working with Mary.
"Mary delivered exactly what our conference needed - practical, no-fluff strategies our attendees could use the very next day. She had the room fully engaged from the first minute."
Jennifer Martinez
Conference Chair, AFP Annual Conference
"We brought Mary in for our board retreat and it completely shifted how our board thinks about major gifts. She made the ask feel approachable, even for our most hesitant members."
Thomas Wright
Board Chair, Regional Health Foundation
"Mary's virtual keynote was the highest-rated session of our entire online summit. Her energy translates beautifully through the screen - our attendees were raving about it for weeks."
Sarah Chen
Director of Education, National Fundraising Institute
Ways Mary Can Speak to Your Audience
From conference keynotes to private team workshops, Mary delivers the same practical, no-fluff approach every time.
Conference Keynotes
High-energy, actionable talks for fundraising conferences, chapter meetings, and industry summits. Your audience leaves with strategies they can use the next day.
Private Team Speeches
Customized presentations delivered directly to your development team, board, or leadership group. Tailored to your organization's goals and challenges.
Webinars & Virtual Events
Engaging online sessions that bring the same intensity and practical insight to your virtual audience. Perfect for remote teams and distributed organizations.
Board & Leadership Retreats
Intensive sessions designed for boards and executive teams to align on major gift strategy, donor engagement, and fundraising confidence.
Workshops & Trainings
Hands-on, interactive sessions where your team practices ask language, donor strategy, and portfolio management in real time.
Panel Discussions & Q&A
Mary brings real-world perspective to panels and fireside chats, sharing stories from decades in the fundraising trenches.
Mary on Stage
A look at Mary in action at conferences, workshops, and events across the country.
