Deirdre Maloney
President
Deirdre Maloney is an author, speaker and the proud president of Momentum, which helps nonprofit organizations meet their missions through better business. Through informative and entertaining presentations, as well as customized services like strategic planning, board development, executive coaching and marketing strategies, Deirdre helps organizations make and keep their momentum for optimal success.
Deirdre comes by her expertise honestly, having served as the executive of a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization, a board member for multiple organizations, a media specialist, marketing director, technical writer and broadcast news producer. With experience working with organizations like The San Diego Foundation, the Colorado Nonprofit Association, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Deirdre brings a unique understanding of the nonprofit sector and the keys to its success.
In addition to her work through Momentum, Deirdre teaches marketing for the University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences. She is a member of the San Diego Rotary and Women Give San Diego. She has served as the Vice President of Community Relations on the board of the Association of Fundraising Professional’s San Diego Chapter and was also the Co-Chair of the American Marketing Association’s 2010 Cause Conference.
Deirdre was recently given the 2011 Bravo! Rising Star Award by the National Association of Women Business Owners. Her writings and articles have appeared in a number of print publications, including the San Diego Business Journal and the San Diego Union Tribune. Advanced copies of her book, The Mission Myth, are available now. The book will be available on Amazon and in bookstores soon.
Deirdre’s visionary, direct and entertaining communication style will not just help you do good…but will help you do good well.
