Testimonials

Maryanne has such a gut-level understanding of branding and communications planning that she makes it look easy. People always come away from her seminars, group facilitations, and focus groups with a better understanding of their own organization’s brand and communications strategy.
— Lynn deLearie Consulting, LLC
When Maryanne speaks, she instantly involves them with her upbeat and enthusiastic style. Whether a 45-minute keynote or a three-hour workshop, Maryanne has the qualities, knowledge and passion that bring a topic, an issue, a solution, to life and keep the audience absolutely enthralled.
— Amy Cole Buehler, Program Director/Faculty - Nonprofit Management Masters Program, Washington University in St. Louis

Maryanne Dersch captures and dissects the virtues and challenges of honest of clear communication with donors. She gives nonprofits the permission they need to be truthful when everything is NOT coming up roses.
— Carol Weisman, MSW, CSP, President, Board Builders
 
The key to nonprofit sustainability starts with clear, concise and COMPELLING communication. This is THE book nonprofits need to read this year. It’s not just about the message, it’s about communicating with confidence, standing tall, and letting like-minded people come to you. Fantastic!
— Rob Lowe, Giving Back podcast