Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just getting started, we guarantee taking your donor visits and solicitations to the next level. Join us for a hands-on, experiential, fast-paced, and information packed session. Together, we will uncover your listening weaknesses, discover solutions that work for you and expand your questioning skills. Come and enhance two life skills that are essential to productive relationship building and securing inspired, joyful and generous major gift investments.

About the speaker:

Nationally and internationally recognized as an excellent consultant, executive coach, and presenter, Karen receives invitations from all over the United States and the world. She frequently presents at AFP conferences and other Women in Philanthropy organizations. She serves as a faculty member for the Institute for Charitable Giving, and presents for CASE (The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education)annually. Considered an industry thought leader, Karen has many published articles, serves on leadership panels, and industry magazines and blogs often feature her. CASE awarded Karen the Crystal Apple for Outstanding Teaching and Public Speaking and this year the Ashmore Award for Outstanding Service to the profession. Karen serves on the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation board, and is an adjunct faculty member for Johns Hopkins University’s graduate certificate program, teaching philanthropy to aspiring nonprofit CEOs and board leaders.