Steven has been involved in speaking and coaching for more than 20 years. In his current position, he is responsible for coaching non-profits, among other entities, on how to define the clarity of their message and purpose to connect with, attract and retain more people, investors, volunteers and opportunities. Previously, as VP of Implementation at CollegeNET, Inc, Steven was responsible for the face and message of the technology. As the lead presenter at conferences and events his role was pivotal in establishing the company image and forming the relationships that created record growth. Before that, he worked as Sales Manager at TNT Skypak, Inc. where he was responsible for Sales and Marketing. Steven earned BS in Political Science from St. Andrews Presbyterian College. He is a member of Northwest Coaches Association and a candidate member of the National Speaker's Association.
Maggie has been helping nonprofits with PR since 2002. Currently she heads an award-winning 12-person PR firm helping nonprofit and other clients to develop publicity, branding and marketing strategies. Previously, she co-founded Just Yell Fire, Inc., grown from a local service project into a nonprofit that has connected directly with more than one million girls and young women across 48 countries using smart publicity and branding as a growth engine. She has also co-produced a film for a nonprofit that became one of 10 most-downloaded production length films worldwide in 2007-2008 that drew the national media spotlight onto a small nonprofit which grew geometrically in impact. Her book Fame 101 (Sutton Hart Press 2010) on compelling branding and celebrity level publicity launched last month. Maggie has placed nonprofit heads on CNN, Good Morning America, Today, Fox and Friends and 100 other outlets.
Leigh has been involved in public relations for 8 years with non-profits, small businesses, and artists. She has worked on issue-based media and policy campaigns throughout the Northwest, developing diverse teams of supporters and spokespeople to get those messages out. In her current position as the Team Soapbox story wrangler, Leigh pulls in storytelling, hard facts, and compelling messaging to secure coverage on client’s causes. Previously, Leigh earned coverage to help build community support for change at Sightline Institute, a think tank on sustainability issues. There, she crafted messages for projects from encouraging health through walkable neighborhoods to a state-wide ban on a toxic chemical. Before that, she worked as Development Coordinator at KCTS Public Television on a multi-million dollar capital campaign, where she also had the privilege of producing events with the Cookie Monster. Leigh currently serves as Secretary of the Board for The Vera Project, an all ages music venue run by youth, and co-owns a production company and a live music venue. She earned Bachelor's in International Relations from University of Oregon.
Public Transportation Seattle Pacific University is accessible by Metro Bus. King County Metro serves the campus via three bus routes: Route 13, Route 17 and Route 31. The metro bus stop is on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Nickerson Street. The website for King County Metro is: http://www.kingcounty.gov/
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Hotel Accommodations
Most hotels near the Leadership Series venue are within the $100 - $189 per night range. The following hotels are within a three-mile radius of the venue:
Our unique one-on-one mentoring sessions offer you the opportunity to sit down with an experienced fundraising professional for 30 minutes to discuss any questions that are specific to your organization. Mentoring sessions cover the same topics as the seminars, and we will assign you a mentor based on his/her availability at your requested times.
Mentoring sessions are available for the cost of $0.00 per session. If you register for a full Summit pass, 0 mentoring sessions are included in the pass.
Below is a list of mentors who will be available at the Summit. Please note that you must register to attend at least one seminar in order to sign up for a mentor.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$ 110.00
8:30 AM-12:00 PM