Nonprofit Conference Speaker and Staff Retreat Leader

Having helped a variety of nonprofit organizations launch new programs, Sam Davidson understands what it’s like to work in the social sector. He brings this realistic understanding to each of his speeches for nonprofit groups, whether he’s discussing how to reach Generation Y in order to recuit new, young volunteers or he’s discussing ideas with your staff on how they can simplify their lives in order to create more impact with their day jobs.

In other words, Sam understands the ins, outs, and nuances of the nonprofit sector. He understands the budget contraints you work with, the fact that many nonprofit employees wear different hats, and the idea that the nonprofit sector is on the front lines of doing good in our world.

Sample Presentation Topics:

Generation Y: How to Reach Millennials

The largest generation to come along since the Baby Boomers, Generation Y is changing the way companies do business and nonprofits change the world. Best of all, this generation is well-versed in the ways of charity, having volunteered at an early age. Many of them have volunteer requirements in high school and college, but how can nonprofits leverage this unique opportunity to recruit Millennials as volunteers, donors, employees, or board members? In this talk, Sam Davidson discusses who Generation Y is, their chief assets and liabilities, and proven ways that any nonprofit can successfully market to this generation in order to increase community impact.

Why a Social Media Strategy is Right for Your Nonprofit Organization

These days, your organization has (or should have) a Facebook page, a YouTube account, a blog, and a Twitter account. But are you using them well? Is it confusing or even stressful to manage it all? As social media ages, it’s easier than ever to find the tools that are the best fit for your nonprofit and leverage them well in order to make them useful (and keep them from becoming distractions). In this talk, Sam Davidson discusses the key components of a nonprofit social media strategy and offers ideas on how you can save time when tweeting or blogging in order to reach key goals, like an increase in online donations or volunteer recruitment.

Developing a YP Board for your Nonprofit

If you want to make sure your organization will be around long after you leave, then you need a steady pipeline of young volunteer talent that can carry on your mission. Many nonprofits use a junior or young professionals board in order to showcase their work and mission to the youngest members of a community. But, starting a junior board can be confusing, and there is a chance that doing so will only create more work for your staff. In this talk, Sam Davidson shares why every nonprofit needs a YP board and how you can establish one that is useful to your organization. He’ll also share proven ideas for planning events and engagement that increases interest in your work amongst the youngest people in your city.

Simplify Your Life

For many nonprofit employees, life is anything but simple. Your staff wears multiple hats and “putting out fires” should be a required job description for nearly any position in the sector. As a result, many nonprofit employees experience burn out, fatigue, and high levels of stress on the job, which means they perform poorly or lose their passion for the work. In this discussion, Sam Davidson offers key tips and ideas from his book, Simplify Your Life, in order to help your employees establish routines and habits that keep their lives and work more manageable. This keeps employees happier and helps them to do better work so that your organization can continue having a deep impact in the community.

To learn more about Sam Davidson speaking at your next conference, convention, or staff retreat, contact him today: