Speaking
Helping Nonprofits Make an Impact​
With decades of experience as a volunteer, staff member, board member, and consultant, Colleen Markley works with nonprofits to build capacity and drive strategic growth. Driven by a commitment to servant leadership and mission-driven decision-making, she provides the best practices and actionable insights board members and staff need to make a positive impact in their communities.
Services include:
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Customized Workshops & Retreats: Facilitating personalized sessions for staff and boards to address specific goals and build stronger teams.
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Group Facilitation: Bringing diverse groups together to tackle a common cause or community issue.
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Specialized Research & Strategy: Providing expert direction when an organization needs to explore a new area or overcome a unique challenge.
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Every offering is tailored to address the big picture and the specific nuances of an organization's goals, ensuring they can live into their mission and vision.
Selected Topics
What Fat Thor
and The Avengers Teach Us About Volunteering
What Fat Thor
and The Avengers Teach Us About Volunteering
What Superheroes Teach Us About Teamwork and Interpersonal Connections.
Fundraising 101
Fundraising 101
Beyond Special Events: Excellent Development Plans Start with Gratitude.
Fundraising,
Finance and
Other F Words
Fundraising,
Finance and
Other F Words
Choosing Language to Make Everyone on Your Team Part of Your Development Plan.
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We're Not Big Enough
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We're Not Big Enough
vs. The Hidden Advantages of Being a Small Organization and How to Leverage Those Strengths.
Board Roles and Responsibilities
Board Roles and Responsibilities
What Every Board Member Should Know Before Saying Yes.
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Four Tendencies
by Gretchen Rubin
How to Hack Your Brain for Productivity
Past Partners / Speaking Engagements
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Get On Board: Leadership Development Program
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United Way/ALICE Community Leadership Summit
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Ellevate New York
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The ACHIEVE Foundation
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Junior League of Oranges and Short Hills
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Junior League of Morristown
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Junior League of Summit
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Junior Leagues of New Jersey State Council
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Small Leagues Big Impact National Affinity Group
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Chatham Education Foundation
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Small Leagues Big Impact National Affinity Group
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MIDLAND