Josie White

Josie White

Nonprofit Consultant & Speaker on Leadership, Mental Health, and Purpose, Josie White Speaks LLC

Salt Lake City, Utah

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Speaker levelProfessional Speaker

Primary sectorsNonprofit & philanthropy

Utah focusNo

About

Josie White, MS, CFRE, is a nonprofit fundraising consultant, professional speaker, and trainer who helps nonprofit leaders build stronger, more sustainable organizations. With more than a decade of experience in fundraising and nonprofit leadership, Josie specializes in practical strategies for small and growing nonprofits, including fundraising, board engagement, organizational culture, and sustainable leadership.

Josie serves on the Utah Behavioral Health Commission, representing individuals with lived experience with mental illness, and as Government Relations and Advocacy Chair for Association of Fundraising Professionals Utah. Aa a passionate mental health advocate, she brings lived experience into her work advancing stronger systems, reducing stigma, and helping organizations create cultures where people can thrive.

Speaking formats

Experience level

Professional Speaker

Frequent / professional speaker (10+ speaking engagements in the last 2–3 years)

Topics & expertise

Civic & Community

  • Civic engagement & public service
  • Cross-sector partnerships (business + government + nonprofit)
  • Nonprofit leadership & governance
  • Philanthropy, fundraising & social impact
  • Serving on boards & commissions

Communication & Storytelling

  • Public speaking & presentation skills
  • Storytelling for leaders
  • Storytelling with data

Culture/HR & Talent

  • Psychological safety & belonging at work

Entrepreneurship & Startups

  • Founder mental health & resilience
  • Social entrepreneurship & mission-driven ventures

Gender & Equity

  • Inclusive leadership practices

Industry Expertise

  • Nonprofit & philanthropy

Leadership & Management

  • Board governance & board relations
  • Psychological safety & trust

Technology & Innovation

  • Artificial intelligence & responsible AI
  • Tech for social impact

Wellbeing & Personal Growth

  • Burnout prevention & recovery
  • Mental health at work
  • Mindfulness & stress management
  • Resilience & navigating change
  • Values-based career design

Signature talks

  • Stronger than Stigma: A Journey of Living, Leading, and Speaking Up
  • Prompting Philanthropy: A New Era of Smart Fundraising and Leadership
  • Hope Needs a Hustle: Engaging Your Board in Fundraising to Drive Community Impact
  • Every Conversation Counts: Public Speaking Skills for Professionals

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