Dandelion Consulting
Spark Change. Elevate Giving!
What attendees are saying...
“I loved having a fundraising specialist there, particularly because he has such an invested interest in the arts—this was excellent!”
"Thank you for an emotional but extremely important session. It was engaging, informative and personable. Really appreciated the speakers coming around and greeting everyone personally!"
Booking process
1. Pre-Event Consultation: Before your event, Brian will connect with you to understand your organization’s goals, challenges, and audience expectations.
2. Customized Program: Brian will craft a program tailored to your specific needs, ensuring relevance and engagement.
3. Impactful Delivery: On the day of your event, Brian will deliver a compelling and interactive session designed to leave a lasting impact on your attendees.
Every development workshop, speech, and training session Brian delivers is completely customized to meet the unique needs of your audience.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Kansas Arts Network Annual Conference (July 2025) -- Wichita, KS
Presentation: "Art of Fundraising: Increasing Fundraising. Building Trust. Fostering a Culture of Philanthropy."
Topic: A 90- minute interactive workshop focused on equipping artists and arts organizations with tools to build donor trust and enhance fundraising outcomes.
Past Speaking Enagements
2025 Artists Thrive Annual Summit (May) -- Kansas City
Presentation: "Art of Fundraising: Increasing Fundraising. Building Trust. Fostering a Culture of Philanthropy."
Topic: A 90- minute interactive workshop focused on equipping artists and arts organizations with tools to build donor trust and enhance fundraising outcomes.
Kansas Arts Councils Symposium (2024) -- Salina, KS
Presentation: "Art of Fundraising: Increasing Fundraising. Building Trust. Fostering a Culture of Philanthropy."
What Attendees Said:
“I loved having a fundraising specialist there, particularly because he has such an invested interest in the arts—this was excellent!”
“Brian’s talk about fundraising was SO good and helpful!”
“I was a really big fan of the fundraising workshop. I appreciate the people-first approach, as we’ve had some issues with fundraising at our organization.”
Kansas City American Marketing Association
Current Landscape of Nonprofits, Panelist (April, 2025)
AFP ICON 2025 (April)— Seattle, WA
Presentation: Beyond the Pride Flag: Understanding the Complex Dynamics of Philanthropy in the LGBTQ+ Community.
Topic: A deep dive into navigating nuanced donor relationships and building authentic philanthropic connections within the LGBTQ+ community.
What Attendees Said:
"Thank you for an emotional but extremely important session. It was engaging, informative and personable. Really appreciated the speakers coming around and greeting everyone personally!"
"Thanks for showing up, it's inspiring to see leaders in our community given the times!"
"This was a very relevant session and provided great insight."