Event
Event Details
Where:
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
When:
January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026
Attain Partners at the 2026 Next in Direct Workshop
Sterrin Bird, Nonprofit Executive in Residence at Attain Partners, will participate in the 2026 Next in Direct Workshop as the featured keynote speaker. Her session will anchor the afternoon program, focused on strengthening board engagement, leadership communication, and mission-driven decision-making within nonprofit organizations.
The Next in Direct Workshop brings together nonprofit and association leaders for an afternoon of discussion, peer exchange, and applied learning centered on board relationships, data-informed storytelling, and executive influence.
Re-Humanizing Philanthropy: Creating Buy-In for Mission-Critical Initiatives
Featured Keynote | 2:15p – 2:45p
Sterrin Bird, Nonprofit Executive in Residence at Attain Partners, will deliver the workshop keynote. Her address will open the afternoon program and set the stage for interactive discussions focused on leadership, storytelling, and board engagement.
The keynote is designed to frame the sessions that follow, providing perspective on how nonprofit leaders approach mission-critical initiatives and engage board members in meaningful ways
About Sterrin Bird
A global fundraising leader with a proven track record, Sterrin Bird is a transformative figure in the nonprofit community, universally recognized for her nearly three decades of exceptional dedication to philanthropy. Her expertise spans the future of fundraising, building robust teams, and mastering the art of relational fundraising. With a keen focus on breaking down silos and fostering human-centered change, Sterrin excels in leveraging technology in support of mission outcomes and is an advocate for utilizing AI for fundraising innovation.
Prior to her tenure as a development officer, Sterrin catalyzed growth as a development consultant for three notable international consulting firms, where she blossomed into a cross-functional leader. In 2010, she founded her own consulting practice, orienting her approach around uncommon coaching and leadership mentoring. Throughout her multifaceted career, Sterrin has orchestrated over three dozen capital campaigns across the globe, cumulatively raising more than $5.5 billion, securing her reputation as a global fundraising leader.
Originally from Short Hills, New Jersey, Sterrin now calls the Bay Area home, living with her two children, Thomas and Mary. She is a prolific public speaker and is also deeply invested in her community. She sits on the board of Maimoni Valley Preserve, One Life Counseling, and the Young Men’s Service League, embodying the spirit of engaged and impactful citizenship.
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