Profitable Growth through Sustainable Innovation
Connector of ideas and people. Friend of futurists. Architect. Builder.
Consultant, speaker, writer, and founder of Imago Consulting, Dave Raley has worked with more than 100 organizations over the past two decades, including businesses, nonprofits, and churches. He has extensive experience in a number of areas, including Marketing. Fundraising. Product development. User experience. Testing. Revenue models. The common thread is helping organizations grow through innovation.
“Dave Raley is one of the most intelligent, hard-working, and relational people in this business. He has a unique ability to connect the dots between trends, what they mean for your organization, and what to do to take advantage. I heartily recommend him to help others build their dream.”
Steve Woodworth, President, Masterworks
Speaking
Once described as someone who "connects the dots, identifies trends, and advances breakthrough thinking," Dave has addressed thousands of people at conferences, retreats, and events around the country for over 15 years.
In-person or virtual, Dave’s talks have been described as insightful, inspiring, challenging, educational, and entertaining.
His most requested speaking topics include…
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From the Myths of Innovation that leaders should avoid to the Ancient Roots of Innovation, and practical lessons from some of the biggest innovators in history and models to follow.
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Subscriptions are everywhere, and The Subscription Economy is transforming more than just businesses like Netflix and Amazon. It’s impacting everything from nonprofits to service businesses and churches.
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The key to responding to disruption or seizing opportunities is understanding how they impact your business or nonprofit. Dave unpacks emerging trends and how they affect growth, from the experience economy to technology and A.I., social media, and more.
Praise for Dave
“This keynote presentation was by far the best, very insightful and wonderfully articulated.”
- Charles
“Dave has a very unique perspective and does an amazing job of communicating to others what we all can’t yet see.”
- Tim
“I've already begun to map out the innovation profiles on my team. Your presentation was equal parts inspiring and challenging, and entertaining and educational. Well done!”
- Daniel, DonorDirect Conference
“Well prepared, interactive with participants, data driven, excellent presenter. Have him again!”
- Attendee, Faith & Fundraising Conference
Book Dave for your next event
Note: Dave’s messages are always customized for maximum relevance to your audience so your group leaves inspired and energized, with practical advice for immediate implementation.
Writing
Dave is a published writer and brings the same sense of understanding and insight to his writing. His writing has been featured in publications for more than a decade, and he shares weekly via The Wave Report, Imago Consulting’s trendspotting email newsletter (Sign up for The Wave Report here).
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Purpose & Profit Podcast
Dave is the co-founder and host of the Purpose & Profit Podcast – a show about the intersection of nonprofit causes and for-profit businesses. Along with co-host Carly Berna, each week Dave and Carly take a trend, a topic, or a company, and ask the question “what might nonprofit and business leaders alike learn from these trends, and from each other?
Check out the Purpose & Profit Podcast today.
Following Dave
You can follow Dave and keep up with him at LinkedIn, or via our email newsletter, The Wave Report – sign up below.
Weekly innovation trends and ideas
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Everyone talks about catching and riding the wave of innovation, but not very many people know when and how to catch those waves, let alone understand the trends, the opportunities, and the waves as they come.
Every Friday, we send out The Wave Report, highlighting one trend or insight “wave,” from donor and consumer trends to innovation in different industries, or new models for growth.
The Wave Report
Weekly insights and trends, sent every Friday.