Speaking

Executive perspective for mission-driven leaders.

Keynotes, board retreats, executive workshops, and leadership presentations for nonprofit organizations, foundations, and sector convenings.

James Gillen delivering a keynote address holding a microphone

Formats

How I engage with your team.

Keynote Addresses

Executive keynotes for nonprofit conferences and sector convenings on leadership, growth, and mission impact.

Board Retreats

Strategic sessions that align boards around fundraising, governance, and long-term organizational growth.

Executive Workshops

Working sessions for CEOs and leadership teams on revenue strategy, marketing alignment, and executive systems.

Leadership Presentations

Custom executive presentations for national organizations, funders, and corporate partners.

On Stage

Selected keynote and platform moments.

Podium remarks — United Way Suncoast
Podium remarks — United Way Suncoast
Keynote — Liberty & Legacy Dinner Series
Keynote — Liberty & Legacy Dinner Series
Panel discussion — national convening, Atlanta
Panel discussion — national convening, Atlanta

Topics

Selected speaking topics.

Every engagement is tailored to your organization, audience, and strategic moment. These are common starting points.

  • The Fractional Chief Development Officer model for nonprofits
  • Why fundraising plateaus and how to break through
  • Building boards that raise money
  • Aligning marketing, communications, and fundraising
  • Executive leadership through organizational transitions
  • Building a major gift pipeline that compounds
  • Corporate partnerships that deliver mission impact
  • Revenue forecasting and accountability for nonprofit CEOs

Your organization's next stage of growth may require a different level of development leadership.

If you are evaluating your development strategy, considering your next executive hire, navigating a leadership transition, or trying to understand what is holding revenue growth back, I'd welcome a conversation.

Schedule a Conversation

A 30-minute conversation to discuss where your organization is today, where you want to go, and whether fractional executive leadership may be the right fit.

Schedule a Conversation