Casey Snyder speaking on stage
Speaking & Consulting

Bring AI Clarity
to Your Organization

Keynotes that energize. Workshops that transform. Consulting that delivers results. The Bots, Brains & Big Gifts team helps fundraising organizations cut through the AI noise and build strategies that actually work.

100+

Events Delivered

40+

States & Countries

50k+

Professionals Reached

4.9★

Average Rating

AFP International Conference CASE Annual Assembly AHP Annual Conference Giving USA Symposium NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference Council for Advancement
Keynote Topics

Talks That Move Audiences to Action

Every keynote is customized for your audience, conference theme, and organizational context. No two talks are exactly alike.

Most Requested

Bots, Brains & Big Gifts

The Keynote
45–60 min Fundraising conferences, advancement teams, nonprofit boards

The flagship talk based on the book. Casey walks audiences through the AI revolution in fundraising — what's real, what's hype, and exactly how to start using AI to raise more money. Practical, energizing, and immediately actionable.

Audience Outcomes

Understand the 6 dimensions of AI readiness
Leave with 3 AI tools to try this week
Build a 90-day AI adoption roadmap
Overcome team resistance to AI change
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The AI-Powered Major Gift Officer

Keynote / Workshop
60–90 min Major gift teams, planned giving officers, development directors

A deep dive into how AI transforms every stage of the major gift cycle — from prospect identification through stewardship. Includes live demos of AI tools in action on real fundraising scenarios.

Audience Outcomes

AI-powered prospect research workflow
Personalization at scale without losing authenticity
Predictive analytics for portfolio management
Ethical use of donor data with AI
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Leading Your Organization Through the AI Transition

Executive Keynote
45–60 min CEOs, Executive Directors, VPs of Development, Board members

Designed for organizational leaders who need to build an AI strategy, get board buy-in, and bring their teams along. Focuses on change management, culture, and the leadership mindset shifts required for AI adoption.

Audience Outcomes

Build a board-ready AI strategy
Navigate team resistance and fear
Establish ethical AI governance
Measure and communicate AI ROI
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Workshops & Training

Hands-On Learning That Sticks

Interactive workshops designed for fundraising teams who want to move from AI curiosity to AI competency — fast.

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Workshop Format

Learn by doing, not just listening.

AI Jumpstart Workshop

Half-Day (4 hrs) Up to 30 participants

Hands-on introduction to AI for fundraising teams. Participants leave with working knowledge of 5 AI tools and a personalized 30-day action plan.

Includes

  • Live tool demos
  • Hands-on practice sessions
  • Team AI readiness assessment
  • Custom prompt library

AI Team Training Intensive

Full Day (8 hrs) Up to 25 participants

Comprehensive AI training for your entire development team. Covers tools, workflows, ethics, and implementation — tailored to your organization's specific CRM and processes.

Includes

  • Custom curriculum for your org
  • Role-specific breakout sessions
  • AI policy development
  • 90-day implementation roadmap

Data & AI Strategy Workshop

Half-Day (4 hrs) Up to 15 participants

For leadership teams ready to build a data-driven, AI-powered fundraising operation. Focuses on data infrastructure, analytics, and strategic AI integration.

Includes

  • Data audit framework
  • AI vendor evaluation
  • ROI modeling
  • Board presentation template
Strategic consulting session

Average Client Outcome

After 6-month engagement

+31%

increase in major gift revenue

Strategic Consulting

Strategy That Goes Beyond the Stage

For organizations ready to build a lasting AI capability — not just attend a workshop. Casey works directly with leadership teams to develop, implement, and measure AI strategies that drive real fundraising results.

AI Readiness Assessment

2–3 weeks

A comprehensive evaluation of your organization's AI readiness across technology, data, team, and culture dimensions. Delivers a prioritized roadmap with quick wins and long-term strategy.

AI Strategy Development

4–6 weeks

End-to-end AI strategy for your fundraising operation — from tool selection and data infrastructure to team training and governance policies.

Fractional AI Advisor

Ongoing (monthly)

Ongoing strategic guidance as you implement AI across your organization. Monthly advisory sessions, on-call support, and quarterly strategy reviews.

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What Clients Say

From conference stages to boardrooms, here's the impact Casey delivers.

"Casey's keynote at our national conference was the highest-rated session in 5 years. Attendees were still talking about it at dinner. Practical, inspiring, and perfectly calibrated for our audience."

Jennifer Walsh

Conference Director, Association of Fundraising Professionals

"We brought Casey in for a full-day workshop with our 18-person development team. Six months later, we've integrated AI into our prospect research workflow and raised 23% more in major gifts."

Marcus Thompson

VP of Development, Children's Hospital Foundation

"The AI strategy consulting engagement transformed how we think about data and technology. Casey helped us build a roadmap that our board approved unanimously — and we're already seeing results."

Dr. Sarah Chen

Executive Director, Community Foundation

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Let's Talk About Your Event

Fill out the inquiry form and our team will respond within 1–2 business days to discuss your needs, check availability, and provide a custom proposal.

Keynotes

Conferences, galas, annual meetings

Workshops

Half-day and full-day team training

Consulting

Strategy, assessment, advisory

Virtual

Online keynotes and workshops

Response within 1–2 business days. No commitment required.

Common Questions

Casey works primarily with nonprofit organizations, universities, hospitals, and associations — any organization with a professional fundraising or advancement operation. Engagements range from small community foundations to large national organizations.

Yes. Casey delivers both in-person and virtual engagements. Virtual keynotes and workshops are fully interactive and use purpose-built digital tools to maintain engagement. Many clients prefer hybrid formats.

For keynotes at major conferences, 6–12 months in advance is recommended. For workshops and consulting engagements, 4–8 weeks is typically sufficient. Reach out early to check availability.

Always. Every engagement begins with a discovery call to understand your audience, goals, and context. Keynotes are customized with relevant examples; workshops are tailored to your specific tools, CRM, and team needs.

Speaking fees vary based on event type, audience size, travel, and customization requirements. Consulting engagements are scoped individually. Contact us for a custom quote.

Ready to bring AI clarity
to your organization?

Whether it's a keynote for 2,000 or a workshop for 20, Casey delivers the insight and energy your team needs to move forward with confidence.