I have been interviewed and quoted extensively as an expert in the field of philanthropy, women’s and LGBTQ giving, planned giving, and equity in the fundraising profession, among other topics. I also regularly speak and consult with nonprofit organizations on these areas. Please contact me to learn more or to engage me as a speaker.

Public Media (interviewed or quoted)

Sexual harassment claims spurred shakeup atop José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen. Bloomberg (2023).

How America’s richest woman isn’t spending her money. The Daily Beast (2023).

MacKenzie Scott isn’t the only one giving away her fortune. These are the billionaires who made ground-breaking donations in 2022. Fortune (2022).

The mystery of MacKenzie Scott: How and why she picks certain nonprofits is a puzzle, even to them. Forbes (2022)

Here’s how much more Mackenzie Scott has donated to charity than ex-husband Jeff Bezos. Forbes (2022).

Fundraising leadership at the biggest groups still has a ‘shocking’ lack of diversity despite racial reckoning. The Chronicle of Philanthropy (2022).

The mysterious MacKenzie Scott: How the secretive billionaire quietly worked to give away $12 billion in just 2 years. Fortune (2022).

So far, the biggest beneficiary of Elon Musk’s $5.7 billion gift to charity may be: Elon Musk. Fortune (2022).

What is Van Jones doing with Bezos’ $100 million? The Daily Beast (2022).

How Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott are shifting the focus of philanthropy. Forbes (2022).

MacKenzie Scott’s newfound secrecy dulls the influence of her unorthodox style of giving. Fortune (2021).

Princeton drops billionaire’s name from dorm after he misses payments. The Daily Beast (2021).

How should recent philanthropic windfalls be managed? Diverse: Issues in Higher Education (2021).

Bill and Melinda Gates are focusing on separate investing goals amid divorce drama. Fortune (2021).

Gates divorce roils world’s biggest family philanthropy engine. Bloomberg (2021).

Bill and Melinda Gates file for divorce. KIRO 7 TV (2021).

How the Bezos divorce could change philanthropy forever. Bloomberg (2021).

Giving billions fast, MacKenzie Scott upends philanthropy. The New York Times (2020).

The inside story of MacKenzie Scott, the mysterious 60-billion-dollar woman. Marker/Medium (2020).

Charity Calculator, Expert Opinion. WalletHub (2019).

New study shows women donors are redefining philanthropy. Her Agenda (2019).

The women’s funding movement offers clues about deeply engaged donors. Inside Philanthropy (2019).

Q&A: What are best practices to engage women philanthropists? Devex (2019).

Female donors give more to women’s, girls’ causes. The NonProfit Times (2019).

It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask: A Podcast About Fundraising, Episode 9: Research ‘n Rage. Cathy Mann & Associates, Inc. (2019). (Transcript).

The charity walkathon is dead. The Atlantic (2018).

“Rage giving” fuels record fundraising for immigrant children. “Every time I get mad, I give again.” USA Today (2018).

Facebook fundraiser to help immigrant children tops $20 million with global donations. USA Today (2018).

Fresh Research Podcast, Episode 1: Donor perceptions and what wealthy women look for when donating. The NonProfit Times (2018).

Past Speaking Engagements

  • AFP/Advancement Northwest
  • AFP Greater Toronto Congress
  • AFP Oregon and SW Washington
  • AFP South Sound Philanthropy Summit
  • APRA-NW
  • CASE District III (recognized as a Faculty Star)
  • CASE District VIII (recognized as a Faculty Star)
  • CASE Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership 
  • Franklin College (IN)
  • Giving Institute/Giving USA Foundation
  • Global WA 
  • Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
  • King County (WA) ECO Net
  • National Association of Charitable Gift Planners
  • Northern Illinois University
  • Philanos/Catalist Conference
  • Planned Giving Council of Middle Tennessee
  • Planned Giving Group of New England
  • Planned Giving Roundtable of SE Michigan
  • Seattle University
  • Seattle Works
  • Washington Nonprofits
  • World Affairs Council

Consulting Clients

  • APACE-WA and APACE Votes
  • Campbell & Company
  • Giving USA Foundation
  • IGNITE
  • Institute of Fundraising (UK)
  • YWCA Silicon Valley