Michael Tomlinson

QUICK SHOT: Bring LIFE to Your Virtual Presentations

Here we are! Another busy week packed with streaming video meetings on Zoom, conference calls and the torrential flow of emails. Although leaning into the benefits of connective technologies has allowed my team and me to work safely and productively from our respective remote offices, I’ll admit that at times virtual communication can scramble the brain.

With conversations from multiple digital channels flooding the computer at once, one’s attention can be everywhere, somewhere, and nowhere at the same time. Can you relate?

As we continue to live in this virtual world, my industry colleagues and I find ourselves motivated to emulate the sacred space of an in-person meeting within the naturally distant world of online platforms. Especially when it comes to leading engaging conversations, presenting memorable ideas and keeping the attention of our colleagues and donors.

To address this challenge, I’m sharing some simple steps to avoid costly communication mistakes with your donors and to upgrade your virtual presentations from boring, to engaging, to actionable!

Check out this short, info-packed article from The NonProfit Times, featuring 5 common presentation mistakes and practical tips to help secure the attention of your responsive audience.

Check out last week’s Quick Shot: “Donor Advised Funds – Tap into a $121 Billion Wellspring” >>

  • Michael J. Tomlinson, CEO

    Michael J. Tomlinson, better known as “MT,” is an accomplished marketing, media, and ministry executive.  For more than 30 years he’s led the growth and development of faith-first organizations across the U.S. and abroad.  MT earned degrees in Psychology and Organizational Management and Marketing (MAOM) and brings executive leadership and an entrepreneurial spirit to bear in support of our partners’ quest to exponentially expand their impact. He’s served bold and fast growing Christian organizations including: Focus on the Family, David C. Cook International, Dunham+Company and Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk ministry, where he led as Chief Operating Officer.

    His calling is to: “champion, drive and risk creativity in myself and others to provide help for a hurting world.”

    Each day, MT is inspired by the abundance of God’s economy and the faithfulness of His people to give generously.  In his role as CEO of BDI, Michael drives BDI’s mission, vision, and strategic direction, ensuring that the agency is innovating in the midst of a rapidly changing environment and leveraging trend changes in philanthropy.

    Along with BDI’s President, MT ensures the agency is equipped with the talent, tools and technologies to effectively serve others by cultivating heart-connected donors. When not serving he can be found playing the guitar, following motorsports, creating art, and enjoying time with family.

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