Claire is a gifted public speaker with the ability to engage, inpsire and energize an audience. Her vivid storytelling about our citizen generosity and the benefits we all enjoy from this great tradition provides ideal keynote material for conferences, celebrations, and kick-off events. Claire schedules about 20 speaking engagements per year.
As the comments below suggest, she does not offer a single presentation about American philanthropy, but develops her remarks each time she speaks to address the unique challenges and opportunities her audience faces. Click here (Dialup/Broadband) to view a sample presentation by Claire.
Here are some reactions...
We are deeply grateful to you for sharing your inspirational research and analysis with the United Ways of Connecticut... thank you again for investing your time and energy to help us recharge and get motivated for the work ahead.
-Madeline McClave, Director United Way Services of CT.
You are phenomenal! thanks you so very much for being an outstanding keynote speaker for our 58th Annual Meeting... Your message was right on target and you are being quoted regularly.
-Phyllis Campbell, CEO, The Seattle Foundation
Dear Claire:
We continue to hear glowing comments from our guests who attended your talk. You were stunning!... It is amazing to watch and listen to you. Your ability to weave together expertly the stories, statistics and sensibilities that define the generosity of the American people is extraordinary.
-Patricia Smith, VP, New Directions, Inc. Boston, MA
Thank you for the informative conversation that you shared with the UNC Ashville family last week... As you continue to spread your passionate and sensible stories, please take great pride in the positive effect you have on your audience.. You are a powerhouse!
-F. R. McClinton, Chair, Board of Trustees.
Claire was nothing short of spectacular - thanks goodness she was 'on screen' and not there in person, for we would all have followed her home! It's been a long time since I heard such fresh and inspirational thoughts on a topic (philanthropy) that was my profession.. wow!!
-Joanne , Volunteer, Family and Children Services, Atherton, CA
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