Book Kevin Mahler as a Speaker
Kevin Mahler, founder of Contributed Line, LLC, presents on-site and virtual trainings and workshops on a variety of topics including fundraising, event planning, fundraising case studies, and grantseeking strategy. Topics can be tailored to meet your organization’s specific needs.
Popular Workshop Topics
The Anti-Small-Talk Event, or, Becoming a Convener: Hosting Events That Build an Organic, Authentic Donor Base
The Four Frameworks of Responsive Fundraising: Competing Cultures, The Three Lanes, Four Waves of a Campaign, Key Performance Indicators (Deliberate Practices)
Bringing the PEERS Curriculum to Nebraska: How Nebraska Agencies Came Together To Bring an Award-Winning Curriculum to Improve the Lives of Adults on the Autism Spectrum
2025 Speaking
June 2025: Guest speaker, PA 8520: Seminar in Grant Writing, School of Public Administration, University of Nebraska Omaha. In conversation with Dr. Catherine Humphries Brown.
June 2025: “Life Cycle of A Grant,” Nonprofit Association of the Midlands Fundraising Palooza, Omaha. With fellow GPA Nebraska Chapter board member, Noelle Hoeft.
May 2025: Guest, Try This First video series. In conversation with Chris Baiocchi.
March 2025: Guest Speaker, COM 475: Public Communication Campaigns, Michigan State University College of Communication Arts & Sciences. In conversation with Dr. Ralf Schmaelzle.
2024 Speaking
April 2024: NAM Central Nebraska Nonprofit Conference, Younes Conference Cetner, Kearney, Neb.
February 10, 2024: Presenter, “Becoming a Convener,” Second Quarter Conference, Nebraska District of Optimist International, Zoom.
Previous Speaking Dates
2023
March 3, 2023: Co-Presenter, “The Future of Fundraising is Responsive,” Co-Hosted by Nonprofit Association of the Midlands and Responsive Fundraising, LLC, Omaha, Neb.
April 30, 2023: Co-Emcee, Autism Center of Nebraska 2023 Funfest, Sarpy County, Neb.
September 9, 2023: Raffle Drawing Reader & Announcer, Food Truck Festival, Autism Center of Nebraska, Omaha, Neb.
October 21, 2023: Board Member Cameo, The Inaugural Pageturner, The New Territory, Kansas City, Mo
2022
April 24, 2022: Emcee, Autism Center of Nebraska 2022 Funfest, Sarpy County, Neb.
August 8, 2022: Greeting and Introductions, Indigenous Peoples Summit Welcome Dinner
2021
June 8, 2021: Featured Presenter, “Enduring Lessons of Autism Society of Nebraska’s 2020 ‘Stay Safe and Self Advocate’ Project,” D.O.T.S. (Virtual) Monthly Meeting.
June 16, 2021: Co-Presenter, “The Anti-Small-Talk Event, or, Becoming a Convener,” Nonprofit Association of The Midlands Fundraising Palooza
July 2021: Guest, “The Fundraising Talent Podcast,” Jason Lewis, Responsive Fundraising.
October 29, 2021: Private Panel Event, Michigan State University
Contact Kevin to schedule a speaking event: kevin@contributedline.com
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