Nonprofit Fundraising Coaching

I learned so much in Maryanne’s Influencer class. It opened my eyes to a new way of working with the Board of Directors, something much needed, because what I had been doing wasn’t working. We needed a new way to think about board relationships and making it a positive experience for everyone involved. Thank you, Maryanne for continuing to innovate in the nonprofit training arena. — LAURA ROSSMAN, LAURA ROSSMAN CONSULTING

“Maryanne Dersch and her unique consulting approach invites you to you be more influential in your life, work and even in your own view of self. She is truly a gift to the world of non-profits! Our passion for the cause all too often dwarfed by lack of self-confidence and confidence that others will see the value we bring to the table. Becoming an influencer is a balancing act between the good I know my association offers, the donor who is looking for the right fit, and the world in between! Bridging that gap with humor, insight and wisdom, Maryanne has found herself a perfect niche! Join her and you will be rewarded and inspired to go forth confidently and wondering, what took you so long to learn this!” — PAT WIEDEMER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PEI LIFE ASSOCIATION, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, CANADA

“Before, I didn’t understand why I couldn’t get others to do what I wanted. In Up Level Your Influence, I learned how to listen and empathize, and now others are more accepting of what I have to say and my view and more readily want to do what I ask. — CASSANDRA WILLIAMS, HEALTH VISIONS MIDWEST

“One of the primary gifts of my experience in Maryanne’s Up Level Your Influence course was the realization that influence is primarily the result of attentive and attuned listening — who would have thought that how one experiences being heard might be the primary driver in whether/how they might be influenced...to say nothing of experiencing themselves as influential?” — COREY QUINN, 501CEO

“Maryanne’s course has forever changed the way I will communicate both professionally and personally. My relationships have improved, and the biggest improvement has been the relationship with myself. Maryanne creates a safe space to lean in, get vulnerable, ask questions and tackle those communication struggles big and small.” — COURTNEY M. WOOD SHE/HER/HERS FRIENDS COORDINATOR ST. LOUIS COUNTY LIBRARY

“I have experienced so much value from working with Maryanne. My energy is better, which is spilling over into my whole life. I am more productive and less anxious. Do I still have moments of overwhelm? Of course. But I have confidence in myself and the power to reframe tough situations to find the positive and make it manageable. I also have learned some awesome communication skills that have made me much more comfortable in approaching conversations with colleagues and donors.” — KYLIE B. YERKA HERBERT, DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ANDERSON COUNTY, SC

“What does it mean to finally become the version of yourself you could envision but not fully realize? Everything. Maryanne taught me how. She showed up with all her energy and wisdom and passed it to me. She handed me everything she knew and genuinely cheered me on to soar and thrive. — KRISTEN TIPPIT

I can’t believe the version of me that shows up for and with this woman. I vibrate on a new level and I am unstoppable. If you want that, my wisdom is to go for it, with all you have. You will definitely gain influence but most of all, you will gain a true sense of who you are and was meant to be. ”