Rosetta Thurman is a fantastic speaker and gave all in attendance some great food for thought. – Kevin H.
Rosetta amazed me! This wasn’t just another session about time management. Rosetta forced us to define our personal values, look at how we are spending our time and finally to write a personal mission statement. This is something I have been wanting to do for a long time. – Kimberley C.
Every nonprofit leader everywhere should be required to listen to Rosetta Thurman. – Anne M.
Would you like to invite Rosetta to give a unique, inspiring and effective keynote or presentation for your next conference, workshop, training, annual meeting, or retreat?
Rosetta’s speaking style: Rosetta is known for presenting new ideas in an authentic, engaging, and inspiring way. Her goal as a speaker is to spark real conversations around today’s most important business topics and empower attendees to make positive changes in their personal and professional lives.
Who Rosetta works with: Rosetta has worked successfully with young professionals groups, trade associations, nonprofits, universities, foundations and socially-responsible businesses.
To book Rosetta, please email rosetta (at) rosettathurman (dot) com.
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Frequently Requested Speaking Topics
Note: Any of the following topics can be delivered as a keynote, workshop, training, panel presentation 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
Given the economic, political, and social backdrop of the current nonprofit landscape, Rosetta Thurman believes that it’s time for a new brand of leadership to emerge – one that is focused on making organizations and communities stronger going into the future. Rosetta can speak on the theme “New Leadership for a New Nonprofit Sector” that will inform attendees about the four kinds of leaders we need now in order to effect social change. Her personal story and professional commentary will inspire local nonprofit leaders to become 1) true believers, 2) ruthless innovators, 3) ambassadors of diversity and 4) courageous advocates 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
How satisfied are you with each of the four domains of your life: work, home, community, and private self? Do you ever curse the person who came up with the ever elusive phrase “work/life balance?” That’s because it’s not about balance. It’s about being whole. To date, Rosetta Thurman has taught hundreds of people how to develop their own personal mission statements in what is often a life-changing and emotional process for them. This interactive self-discovery workshop will guide participants through a linear, three-step process to complete a personal mission statement that will impact the way you work, lead, and live your life.
- 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
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.
How to Build a Better Personal Brand (or Personal Branding 101)
“Brand yourself for the career you want, not the career you have.” – Dan Schawbel
Everyone has a personal brand, whether you like it or not. The question is, is yours a good one? This session will explain the origins of personal branding, explore ways to “audit” your current personal brand and inspire you to take control of your online presence. Find out how you can:
- Grow your professional network
- Become known as an “expert” in your field
- Build your personal brand using the four hottest social media tools available: blogs, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn!
… and other titles customized for your event or theme.
Speaking Engagement Fee Schedule
- $1,000 Keynote, workshop or breakout (up to 2 hours)
- $1,500 Half-day training session or keynote and workshop, breakout and/or panel (up to 4 hours)
- $2,000 Full-day training session or keynote, workshop, breakout and/or panel (up to 8 hours)
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
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 for your attendees following her presentation.
Sample Presentations (Video)
LeadAmerica Youth Conference
Rosetta on Using Social Media to Build Your Network, How to Become a Nonprofit Rockstar Book Launch Event in DC
Race and Gender in Nonprofit Leadership, Young Nonprofit Professionals Network DC
Social Media Summit, Young Nonprofit Professionals Network DC
Sample Presentations (Slideshows)
6 Ways to Rock Your Nonprofit Career
How to get the best out of all four generations in the nonprofit workplace
Social is the New Black: 7 Online Learning Models for Low-Cost Professional Development
How to use social media to build a better nonprofit event