Speaking & Keynotes
Inspiring connection and possibilities
Aldervan Daly has spent three decades running fundraising programs at organizations that could not afford to get it wrong. He speaks on the things that actually determine whether a nonprofit raises money or just talks about raising money.
His talks are built for people who run development shops, sit on boards, or are tired of fundraising advice that sounds good in a keynote and falls apart the following Monday.
Speaking topics include:
- Trauma-Informed Fundraising: how to raise money from and for communities carrying trauma without retraumatizing donors or staff
- Major Gifts & Donor Strategy: building a pipeline that survives leadership turnover, not one that depends on it
- Board Development & Nonprofit Leadership: turning a board from a liability into a fundraising asset
- Authenticity as Fundraising Strategy: why donors give to people, not case statements, and how to stop performing gratitude you don’t feel
- Individual Support in Fundraising: treating individual donors as people first, not line items in a pipeline
“When I step on stage or join a conversation, my goal is clear: to help organizations understand what’s possible when they lead with clarity, purpose, and authentic care.”
Speaking Topics
I’m honored to share this vision through keynote speeches, panels, and presentations that inspire connection and possibilities.
Reclaiming Fundraising as a Calling
How fundraisers can embrace their role as caregivers of connection, translating mission into meaning and building lasting trust with donors and communities.
Trauma-Informed Leadership
Creating cultures where transparency, respect, and compassion are the foundations for growth—not just afterthoughts or nice-to-haves.
The Power of Resilience
Sustainable success starts with respecting the humanity of our teams, donors, and ourselves. Building organizations that thrive long-term.
Collaboration That Transforms
Engaging boards and senior leaders as dedicated allies, ensuring strategy and heart work together in harmony toward shared goals.
Engagement Formats
Keynote Addresses
Inspiring opening or closing presentations that set the tone for your conference or event.
Conference Sessions
Interactive workshops and breakout sessions that provide practical, actionable insights.
Panel Discussions
Thoughtful contributions to moderated conversations on fundraising and nonprofit leadership.
Board Retreats
Facilitated sessions that help boards connect purpose to practice in their fundraising role.
Speaking Experience
My speaking draws on over thirty years of nonprofit leadership, including executive roles at organizations like Rising Ground, HousingPlus, The New York Foundling, and Police Athletic League.
As a global board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and adjunct professor at NYU’s Center for Philanthropy, I bring perspectives from both practice and academia to every engagement.
30+ Years of Nonprofit Leadership
- Senior executive roles across major New York nonprofits
- Global Board Member, Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Adjunct Professor, NYU Center for Philanthropy
- Conference speaker at AFP and CASE events nationwide
Let’s Reimagine What Your Mission Can Achieve
Whether you’re planning a conference, professional development day, or board retreat, I’d welcome the opportunity to contribute to your event.