Dan Pallotta
Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur & Philanthropy Innovator; Founder of Pallotta TeamWorks; Author of "Uncharitable"; TED Speaker
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Dan Pallotta Biography
Dan Pallotta is an entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian activist recognized for his impact on philanthropy and nonprofit innovation. Pallotta pioneered the multi-day charitable event industry with initiatives such as AIDSRides and Breast Cancer 3-Days, which mobilized nearly a quarter of a million participants and generated more than half a billion dollars for charitable causes. His approach was examined in an early Harvard Business School case study on social enterprise, highlighting how his model made four-figure fundraising accessible to individuals new to charitable giving. Pallotta also developed the Out of the Darkness suicide prevention events, which increased public awareness and advocacy for mental health.
Pallotta’s commitment to social change began as an undergraduate at Harvard, where he chaired the Hunger Action Committee and led 38 classmates on a 4,200-mile cross-country bicycle ride to raise funds for Oxfam and spotlight hunger issues. As founder of Pallotta TeamWorks, Pallotta has advocated for nonprofit organizations to operate with the same economic flexibility as for-profit businesses. His fundraising models have been adopted by numerous charities, collectively raising more than $1.5 billion for causes including pediatric leukemia, AIDS, and suicide prevention.
As an author and thought leader in nonprofit management and charitable giving, Pallotta has written extensively on philanthropy. His book, "Uncharitable," became the best-selling title in the history of Tufts University Press and was described by Stanford Social Innovation Review as a potential manifesto for the nonprofit sector. His follow-up book, "Charity Case," and "The Everyday Philanthropist: A Better Way to Make a Better World" further explore strategies for effective giving. Pallotta has contributed over 100 articles to Harvard Business Review online.
Pallotta’s TED Talk, "The way we think about charity is dead wrong," has been viewed by millions and is recognized as one of the most persuasive talks on the platform. His subsequent TED Talk on being has also reached a global audience. Pallotta was a founding partner of TED’s Audacious Project, which supports high-impact social change initiatives worldwide.
Pallotta has served as a William J. Clinton Distinguished Lecturer and has spoken at organizations and institutions including Google, eBay, KPMG, UBS, Stanford, Wharton, Brown, Harvard Business School, Harvard’s Hauser Center for Nonprofits, Harvard Kennedy School, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Council on Foundations, Philanthropy Roundtable, Gates Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, United Way, Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Children’s Miracle Network. His honors include the Liberty Hill Foundation Creative Vision Award, Triangle Humanitarian of the Year Award, Albany State University International Citizen of the Year Award, and Seven Fund’s Morality of Profit Essay Prize. Pallotta is president of Advertising for Humanity and president and founder of the Charity Defense Council.
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Dan Pallotta Speaking Topics
Innovation is all the rage in the business literature these days - how to stimulate it, how to improve it. But why? Why create in the first place? In this powerful talk, Dan explains that great innovation comes from great purpose - from a desire to move humanity forward, no matter what the industry or sector.
In this presentation based on his years of work in marketing, advertising, and paradigm busting, speaker Dan Pallotta offers a counterintuitive primer on creativity and innovation. You cannot possibly think outside the box unless you understand the nature of the box that bounds your current thinking. You must have real insight into it. You must figure out the box you're in. If you try to get out before you understand the box's parameters, you'll just stay stuck inside of it.
In this presentation based on his book When Your Moment Comes, speaker Dan Pallotta delivers a life-changing talk about identifying your full self expression, taking responsibility for it, and making your dream projects come true. "I raised half a billion dollars for charity and you can do anything you commit yourself to as well," he says.
It's time for the humanitarian sector to stand up for itself. In this powerful talk based on his book Charity Case - which Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called "an Apollo program for American philanthropy and the nonprofit sector" - speaker Dan Pallotta outlines the need for the nonprofit world to build a national leadership movement to defend itself, promote itself, and change the way the culture thinks about charity and how change gets made.
The way we've been taught to think about charity and change is upside down. If we changed the way we think about charity, charity could change the world. In this presentation based on his book Uncharitable - the best-selling title in the history of Tufts University Press - speaker Dan Pallotta shares what The Stanford Social Innovation Review calls "the nonprofit sector's new manifesto."
Dan Pallotta Videos
Charity Case: How the Nonprofit Community Can Stand Up For Itself and Really Change the World
Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential (Civil Society: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives)
When Your Moment Comes: A Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams by a Man Who Has Led Thousands to Greatness
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What topics does Dan Pallotta speak about?
Dan Pallotta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity, Non-Fiction Authors, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Author, Psychology, Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Business, Music, TED, Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Culture and Strategic Leadership.
Where does Dan Pallotta travel from?
Dan Pallotta generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Dan Pallotta?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dan Pallotta for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dan Pallotta for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dan Pallotta or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Dan Pallotta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Ethics & Integrity, Non-Fiction Authors and Social Activism. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Dan Pallotta generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bert Jacobs, Andrew Winston and Adrian Gostick. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dan Pallotta for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Dan Pallotta Speaking Topics
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The Power of Purpose
Innovation is all the rage in the business literature these days - how to stimulate it, how to improve it. But why? Why create in the first place? In this powerful talk, Dan explains that great innovation comes from great purpose - from a desire to move humanity forward, no matter what the industry or sector.
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Stop Thinking Outside of the Box
In this presentation based on his years of work in marketing, advertising, and paradigm busting, speaker Dan Pallotta offers a counterintuitive primer on creativity and innovation. You cannot possibly think outside the box unless you understand the nature of the box that bounds your current thinking. You must have real insight into it. You must figure out the box you're in. If you try to get out before you understand the box's parameters, you'll just stay stuck inside of it.
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I'mpossible
In this presentation based on his book When Your Moment Comes, speaker Dan Pallotta delivers a life-changing talk about identifying your full self expression, taking responsibility for it, and making your dream projects come true. "I raised half a billion dollars for charity and you can do anything you commit yourself to as well," he says.
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Charity Case
It's time for the humanitarian sector to stand up for itself. In this powerful talk based on his book Charity Case - which Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called "an Apollo program for American philanthropy and the nonprofit sector" - speaker Dan Pallotta outlines the need for the nonprofit world to build a national leadership movement to defend itself, promote itself, and change the way the culture thinks about charity and how change gets made.
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Uncharitable
The way we've been taught to think about charity and change is upside down. If we changed the way we think about charity, charity could change the world. In this presentation based on his book Uncharitable - the best-selling title in the history of Tufts University Press - speaker Dan Pallotta shares what The Stanford Social Innovation Review calls "the nonprofit sector's new manifesto."
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Dan Pallotta Videos
BOOKS
Charity Case: How the Nonprofit Community Can Stand Up For Itself and Really Change the World
Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential (Civil Society: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives)
When Your Moment Comes: A Guide to Fulfilling Your Dreams by a Man Who Has Led Thousands to Greatness
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How do I book Dan Pallotta to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dan Pallotta for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dan Pallotta, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dan Pallotta or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dan Pallotta for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dan Pallotta, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dan Pallotta, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dan Pallotta speak about?
Dan Pallotta is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity, Non-Fiction Authors, Social Activism, Philanthropy, Author, Psychology, Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Business, Music, TED, Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Culture and Strategic Leadership. -
Where does Dan Pallotta travel from?
Dan Pallotta generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dan Pallotta?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dan Pallotta for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dan Pallotta for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dan Pallotta or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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