Testimonials
Kind Words
About Our Work
Speaking, workshops,
and fundraising counsel.
On Anne’s Speaking
"Anne is an incredible speaker, expert, and panelist. She is engaging, thoughtful, and knows the topics she is speaking about. She was an absolute joy to work with from pre-planning through the panel itself."
On Anne’s Speaking
Back to top"Anne was a refreshingly honest and poignant speaker at the EDF Conference. Her insight into expectations of fundraisers and owning our profession was exactly what we needed to kick off our 3 days of professional development. She brings a level of energy and enthusiasm that will build up any fundraiser!"
"Digestible AI content from a social justice perspective. Who knew?!"
On Anne’s Workshops
Back to top"Anne- Thank you so much for what feels like concierge service! You are the best! Oh, the WOW moments you produced on Tuesday morning. What a trip it must be to experience those moments as a leader committed to helping an industry that is slow to change and risk adverse to wake up and realize that AI can be our partner. Love your no nonsense, authentic style...laced with humor."
"Anne is awesome! She is very thoughtful, inclusive, and candid in her teaching approach. She communicates the basics in a way that is simple to understand. She is also refreshingly honest and real about the challenges of philanthropy in higher education."
"I immediately put some of what I learned into practice, making me more productive and freeing up my time for actual donor conversations. I've now engaged my colleagues in conversations about how we can use AI to outsource tasks to make our team more efficient and effective."
On Anne’s Webinars
Back to top"Anne Murphy brings honesty and charisma to webinars in a way other presenters could only dream."
"I had the pleasure of collaborating with Anne on a webinar, and she was incredible. Anne and her team at Empowered Fundraiser put a lot of effort into creating content and courses that help fundraisers keep up with modern digital practices. She is also a very fun person to work with!"
On Anne’s Teaching and Counsel
Back to top"After taking this course I feel revitalized and ready to make the most of my career in major gifts. Anne offers a fresh perspective, based on the realities of fundraising today (not 20+ years ago), and offers practical tools that are easy to implement."
"Anne was tremendously helpful in examining how we (as fundraisers) build successful relationships, what being a relationship manager actually means and how to better understand donors answers during a meeting. The most valuable session for me was our conversation around donor conversations, asking the important questions and not being afraid to do so."
On Working With Anne
Back to top"She's full of quality insights and thoughtfully shares her knowledge with individuals and groups. A quality communicator and translator of relevant information, any organization would do well to have Anne on their team to be the "difference maker"."
"Anne has a remarkable gift for connecting with people in a meaningful and inspiring way. She seamlessly combines deep insight and practical advice with a whimsical touch, making even the most daunting challenges feel approachable. Whether seeking guidance or a spark of inspiration, Anne creates an environment where you feel supported, valued, and empowered to achieve more than you ever imagined."
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