Maryanne Dersch

Maryanne Dersch

MO, US
I work with nonprofits on creating brands of attraction so they can connect with long term loyal donors and raise more money

Nonprofit communications and fundraising isn't easy. If it was, we'd all be rolling in supporters and funds. But the right approach can make it easier. She works with nonprofits on creating brands of attraction so they can connect with long term loyal donors and raise more money.

Maryanne Dersch has more than 25 years experience in the nonprofit sector. She is described as half nonprofit guru and has social nut, half nonprofit guru, half social nut. She combined these traits into a methodology to help risk-averse nonprofits be more courageous communicators.

She is an experienced keynote speaker and workshop trainer who can talk about a variety of subjects around the theory of branding and marketing. Her keynotes are not about giving tips and information but how to transform a culture into one that is confident in its value, expertise and vision. She is the author of Courageous Communication: how codependence is making your nonprofit brand boring and what to do about it.

If you are looking for mind-blowing topics that will change but how your organization thinks and functions, you will not be disappointed. She deliver talks with smarts, enthusiasm and humor, all in five-inch platforms. Your group will educated, entertained, and get to wonder how she walks in those shoes all day.

Nonprofit communications and fundraising isn't easy. If it was, we'd all be rolling in supporters and funds. But the right approach can make it easier. She works with nonprofits on creating brands of attraction so they can connect with long term loyal donors and raise more money.

Maryanne Dersch has more than 25 years experience in the nonprofit sector. She is described as half nonprofit guru and has social nut, half nonprofit guru, half social nut. She combined these traits into a methodology to help risk-averse nonprofits be more courageous communicators.

She is an experienced keynote speaker and workshop trainer who can talk about a variety of subjects around the theory of branding and marketing. Her keynotes are not about giving tips and information but how to transform a culture into one that is confident in its value, expertise and vision. She is the author of Courageous Communication: how codependence is making your nonprofit brand boring and what to do about it.

If you are looking for mind-blowing topics that will change but how your organization thinks and functions, you will not be disappointed. She deliver talks with smarts, enthusiasm and humor, all in five-inch platforms. Your group will educated, entertained, and get to wonder how she walks in those shoes all day.

Seven Myths of Nonprofit Communication and How They are Costing You Exposure, Supporters and Dollars

Format: ​45-60 minute keynote

 

This program is perfect for:
  • ​Nonprofit staff
  • Development directors 
  • Nonprofit marketting professionals
  • Executive directors
  • Board members

 

The audience will leave with:
  • an understanding of the major myths of nonprofit markeitng, including not having to appeal to everyone
  • how to manage...
Educational / Informative

The Secret to Getting Attention: How to Stop Being Boring and Start Getting Results

Format: ​45-60 keynote

 

This program is perfect for:
  • ​Nonprofit executives
  • Nonprofit communications managers
  • Development directors 
  • Board Members

 

The audience will leave with:
  • ​an understanding of how and why most of your marketing messages are boring
  • knowledge of how to create a culture that embraces creativity 
  • ability...
Educational / Informative

Naked Courage! What My Journey into Burlesque Taught Me about Nonprofit Communication...and Life

Format: ​45-60 minute keynote

 

This program is perfect for:
  • ​Nonprofit leaders
  • Nonprofit staff

 

The audience will leave with:
  • ​An understanding about how fear of criticism keeps us from communicaitng effectively
  • How to embrace your organization's authentic personality and have the confidence to communicate it
  • How to manage criticism 
  • The...
Educational / InformativeHumorous / Funny

Courageous Change workshop

Courageous Change Workshop: Get more money, members, participants (or whatever you need) with less effort, more confidence and bigger results
Are you exhausted from trying to get attention and feeling like no one cares?

Do you feel isolated and alone in trying to solve communication challenges?

Do you want to get attention in a crowded marketplace to find loyal, long-term donors?

Do you struggle with internal politics and your messaging is weak and boring because of...

NonprofitEducational / InformativeTechnical / SpecificInspirational / Life-changing