Frequently Requested Speaking Topics
Note: Any of the following topics can be delivered as a keynote, plenary, breakout session, workshop, training or webinar.
New Leadership for a New Nonprofit Sector
“The significant problems we have cannot be solved at the same level of thinking with which we created them.” – Albert Einstein
The challenging economic, political, and social backdrop of the current nonprofit landscape has brought forth a unique opportunity for a new brand of leadership to emerge – one that is focused on making organizations and communities stronger going into the future. Rosetta Thurman believes there are four kinds of nonprofit leaders we need now in order to effect social change: 1) true believers, 2) ruthless innovators, 3) ambassadors of diversity and 4) courageous advocates. Her personal story and professional commentary will inspire local nonprofit leaders to practice authentic leadership and become more effective in their work.
Defining Your Own Leadership: How to Develop a Personal Mission Statement
“Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. That simple, that difficult.” - Warren Bennis
Most organizations have a mission statement to guide their work, provide strategic direction, outline goals, and offer guidance in decision-making. But what if you had a mission statement for yourself? Having a clear outline of what’s most important to you, what you desire to focus on, what you want to achieve, and, ultimately, who you want to become can lead to a balanced and more rewarding career and life. In this workshop, participants will:
- Walk through a linear three step process for developing a personal mission statement
- Gain new insight into core values that make career and life decisions easier
- Increase satisfaction with their work, home, community and private self
How to Get the Best Out of All Four Generations in the Nonprofit Workplace
- Help participants better understand the what, how and why of all four generations in the nonprofit workplace
- Identify the needs and wants of each generation that play out in organizations
- Inspire participants to consider different approaches and new strategies to promote intergenerational collaboration
- Provide the space for participants to think about how to enhance their own leadership skills in this area
Beyond the Hype: How to Use Social Media for Leadership, Networking and Professional Development
In this new and evolving era of online communication, organizations with an understanding of how to best use technology are also best poised to practice thought leadership, build large networks and uncover hidden professional development opportunities. But how to get past the hype to a real return on investment? If you feel frustrated by the elusive promise of shiny social media tools, this session is for you! During this interactive workshop, you will learn:
- How to create a “social media mission statement” to improve your organization’s productivity online
- Which social media tools would be most effective to propel your particular organization’s mission (hint -you probably don’t need them all!)
- Best practices (plus important do’s and don’ts) for using LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and blogging as tools to advance your cause
- Simple ways to empower staff to leverage social media to connect with supporters, donors, allies and press
See my social media training page for more workshop options on this topic.
6 Ways to Rock Your Nonprofit Career
Are you feeling a little stuck in your nonprofit career? Unsure of how to take that next step? Well, there’s no time like the present to start developing yourself as a nonprofit leader! Based on the concepts and teachings in Rosetta’s first book, How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar, this interactive presentation will cover six ways to accelerate your nonprofit career, including:
- how to develop meaningful nonprofit experience
- build a strong network
- establish a great personal brand
- practice authentic leadership
- achieve work/life balance and
- move on up in your career
Cultivating Leadership Across Generations
Grow your own leaders. Keep your best people. Advance your important mission.
With four distinct generations working side-by-side in the nonprofit sector, we must change the way we foster leadership. While the common theme of today’s economic landscape is to “do more with less,” Rosetta believes that there is a better way. We can do more with more for social change if we leverage the skills, talents and passion of our current workforce. Join Rosetta as she takes this discussion beyond the traditional research to examine the real needs of each generation. This presentation will explore new models and practical ways to strengthen leadership throughout your organization.
How to Build Your Professional Network (from Scratch!)
You’ve heard this many times before. The key to getting your dream nonprofit job or moving up in the sector is to network, network, and network some more. You’ve heard it so many times because it’s true. But how do you network if you don’t have much of a “network?” Well, back in the day, before Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, nonprofit leaders actually made connections face to face most of the time. These days, technology has made communication much less time-consuming, however the old-fashioned methods of networking still hold true. This interactive presentation will reveal nine practical ways to build your network from scratch – both on and offline.
Demystifying Diversity in the Nonprofit Sector
Can nonprofits ever be fully effective in solving social problems if they don’t include the diverse perspectives of the communities they serve? While many individual organizations have made great strides, the nonprofit sector on the whole has not done a very good job on the diversity front due to: 1) lack of a common language, 2) missed opportunities to recruit young people and people of color and 3) lack of organizational capacity for inclusion. This thought-provoking workshop will dispel some of the myths surrounding diversity in the nonprofit sector and help participants gain a clearer understanding of how to promote diversity in their own organizations.
Personal Branding 101: How to Use Social Media to Accelerate Your Career
“Brand yourself for the career you want, not the career you have.” – Dan Schawbel
Having trouble getting your name out there for juicy jobs or leadership opportunities? If so, your personal brand may need some work! This session will explain the origins of personal branding, explore ways to “audit” your current personal brand and inspire you to leverage social media for your career. Find out how you can grow your professional network and become known as the “go-to” person in your field using four of the most effective online tools available today: blogging, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. This session will show you how to enhance your online presence if you already have one and how to get one if you don’t.
Speaking Engagement Fee Schedule for 2012
- $500 Webinar (up to 60 minutes including Q+A)
- $1,000 Workshop, breakout session or panel (up to 90 minutes)
- $1,500 Half-day workshop or staff retreat (up to 3 hours)
- $2,000 Keynote or plenary (up to 90 minutes including Q+A)
- $2,500 Keynote or plenary plus ONE breakout session or panel
- $3,000 Full-day workshop or staff retreat (up to 6 hours)
- $3,500 Keynote or plenary plus TWO breakout sessions or panels
Discounted books: Rosetta’s books are available at a significant discount if you wish to provide them as gifts to event attendees, and Rosetta will agree to a book signing (no additional charge) for your attendees following her presentation(s).
Your Investment Includes:
- Pre-engagement assessment and conference calls with meeting organizers and key contacts
- Development of customized, interactive content to meet your specific event objectives
- Development of a customized handout with key learning points, if applicable
- Development of customized, interactive PowerPoint presentations for workshops, if applicable
- Delivery of the presentation
