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Douglas Knight - Connect The Dots Movement. Red Lion, PA, US

Douglas Knight

Chief Connector | Connect The Dots Movement

Red Lion, PA, UNITED STATES

Nonprofiteer. Social Enterpriser. Communicator. Activator.

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Videos:

TEDxFoggyBottom - Douglas Knight - Politics with Purpose TEDxFlint 2011 - Doug Knight - No Profits without Non-profits Thom Hartmann: The most important message about Homelessness

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Social

Biography

Douglas Knight (“DK”) is a social entrepreneur, activator, speaker, coach, and cheerleader for the nonprofit/social enterprise sector. In roles as staff member, board member, coach, and consultant, Doug has worked with organizations of various sizes and scopes, to best maximize their abilities to provide impact in their respective communities. From “friend” raising to fundraising, strategic planning to event management, and everything in-between, Doug looks to bring passion and excitement to projects and campaigns with organizations ranging from mid-size associations to small, local start up organizations. Doug’s focus areas include: strategic fund development, strategic planning, special event management, marketing/PR, and communications.

Doug grew up in New Hampshire, though his family roots are in Pennsylvania. He’s an avid New England Sports fan, loves everything about music and musical history. After 17 glorious years of being a resident of the District of Columbia, DK now lives in Red Lion, PA (York County).

Industry Expertise (3)

Non-Profit/Charitable

Public Relations and Communications

Public Policy

Areas of Expertise (8)

Advocacy

Special Events

Non-Profits

Board Development

Public Speaking

Public Relations

Social Enterprise

Politics & Public Policy

Accomplishments (1)

Ordained Minister (personal)

2011-06-25

Became ordained to officiate my cousin's wedding... one of the greatest gigs in my life!

Education (2)

The George Washington University: Event Managment Program

Syracuse University: 1994

Affiliations (3)

  • Toastmasters International
  • Sons of American Legion
  • B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #213 (York, PA)

Event Appearances (2)

Politics With Purpose

TEDx FoggyBottom  Washington, DC

2012-03-23

No Profits Without Nonprofits

TEDx Flint  Flint, MI

2011-10-22

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Corporate Training

Fees

0 to 10000 *Will consider certain engagements for no fee