Dr. Adrian Sargeant

Dr. Adrian Sargeant

Keynote Speaker: Adrian Sargeant is the Director of the Hartsook Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy

  • Travels From:
  • Speaking Fee:
    Live Event Fee: Below $10,000
    Virtual Event Fee: Contact us for details
    More Fee Info

Dr. Adrian Sargeant Biography

Professor Adrian Sargeant is the world’s foremost fundraising academic, holding a Chair in Fundraising at Plymouth University and directing the Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy. He was formerly the first Hartsook Chair in Fundraising at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University. He also holds visiting appointments at Avila University and the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, Queensland University of Technology. He has received many awards for his services to the profession, notably being named to the prestigious Nonprofit Times Power and Influence List in the United States in 2010. In the UK he received a Civil Society Award for his Outstanding Contribution to Fundraising.

Professor Sargeant is one of the world’s leading authorities on how to achieve growth in philanthropy. In 2011 he ran Growing Philanthropy summits in Washington DC and London drawing together leaders from the nonprofit communities in both countries to discuss the role that the sector itself might play in growing philanthropy. He also helped facilitate a philanthropy summit for the Rockefeller Foundation and the Resource Alliance in Bellagio, Italy, the primary goal of which was to improve the flow of philanthropy in the development system.

He is a prolific author and educator. He has published over ten books and around 150 peer reviewed academic publications in the domain of individual giving, fundraising and nonprofit marketing. Most recently he has designed new qualification frameworks for fundraising professional bodies across the world. In the UK, for example, he designed the new Certificate/Diploma in Fundraising courses that are now offered by the Institute of Fundraising. He is doing similar work in the United States working with the Association of Fundraising Professions and was recently commissioned to design a new higher level qualification that is now be being shared internationally. The Advanced Diploma in Fundraising launched in the Spring of 2016

Professor Sargeant is considered a world class and motivational speaker, regularly delivering plenary presentations in a variety of different international venues. Topics include donor retention/loyalty, philanthropic psychology, bequest giving and digital fundraising. He works now on both sides of the Atlantic having become a naturalized American citizen in November 2013.

In 2010 Professor Sargeant received a Civil Society honor for his services to fundraising. In the same year he was also named to the prestigious Nonprofit Times Power and influence List. In 2016 he received a lifetime achievement award from the Insight Group of the Institute of Fundraising in London.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Dr. Adrian Sargeant and other top speakers and celebrities.

Dr. Adrian Sargeant Speaking Topics

Outstanding fundraising: what does it take to double or treble your income

This session will report the findings of a new research study into what it takes to deliver fundraising success. What characteristics do effective fundraising leaders have and what actions do they typically take in organizations to sustain that success. We'll look at how they manage their teams, develop a culture of organizational learning and the systems and structures to support it. We'll also look at how these individuals think about their fundraising. A session for senior fundraisers or those aspiring to be so.

Successful Bequest Fundraising: Lessons from Research

In this session we review the learning from over 25 years of research on who offers bequests, why they choose to do so and how the idea might best be communicated to donors of varying degrees of wealth. We'll look at the demographics of this form of giving, trends that are currently being seen in that space and what causes charitable bequests to go into wills (or estate documents) and on occasion to be taken out again. We will also look at bequest messaging and some of the latest research using fMRI scanners depicting brain activity when viewing messages of this type. Participants will leave with a much sounder grasp of how to solicit gifts of this type, drawing on the learning from both academic research and the very best from professional practice around the world

Building Donor Loyalty

In this session I will review what we currently understand about the science of donor loyalty and retention. We'll talk about the key metric of donor lifetime value, how to calculate it and what it can be used to inform. We'll also explore the three major drivers of donor loalty and some of the practicalities of managing a retention program. The session will cover all the latest research and numerous examples of what charities are doing in the USA and UK to retain their donors

How do I book Dr. Adrian Sargeant to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Adrian Sargeant 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 Dr. Adrian Sargeant, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Adrian Sargeant or any other speaker of your choice.

How much does it cost to book Dr. Adrian Sargeant for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Dr. Adrian Sargeant, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Adrian Sargeant, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

Where does Dr. Adrian Sargeant travel from?

Dr. Adrian Sargeant generally travels from Bloomington, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dr. Adrian Sargeant?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Adrian Sargeant 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Adrian Sargeant 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 Dr. Adrian Sargeant 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.


Dr. Adrian Sargeant is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Adrian Sargeant for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dr. Adrian Sargeant generally travels from Bloomington, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Renee Richards, Michelle Young and Brad Gilbert. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Adrian Sargeant for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Dr. Adrian Sargeant Speaking Topics

  • Outstanding fundraising: what does it take to double or treble your income

    This session will report the findings of a new research study into what it takes to deliver fundraising success. What characteristics do effective fundraising leaders have and what actions do they typically take in organizations to sustain that success. We'll look at how they manage their teams, develop a culture of organizational learning and the systems and structures to support it. We'll also look at how these individuals think about their fundraising. A session for senior fundraisers or those aspiring to be so.

  • Successful Bequest Fundraising: Lessons from Research

    In this session we review the learning from over 25 years of research on who offers bequests, why they choose to do so and how the idea might best be communicated to donors of varying degrees of wealth. We'll look at the demographics of this form of giving, trends that are currently being seen in that space and what causes charitable bequests to go into wills (or estate documents) and on occasion to be taken out again. We will also look at bequest messaging and some of the latest research using fMRI scanners depicting brain activity when viewing messages of this type. Participants will leave with a much sounder grasp of how to solicit gifts of this type, drawing on the learning from both academic research and the very best from professional practice around the world

  • Building Donor Loyalty

    In this session I will review what we currently understand about the science of donor loyalty and retention. We'll talk about the key metric of donor lifetime value, how to calculate it and what it can be used to inform. We'll also explore the three major drivers of donor loalty and some of the practicalities of managing a retention program. The session will cover all the latest research and numerous examples of what charities are doing in the USA and UK to retain their donors

  • How do I book Dr. Adrian Sargeant to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dr. Adrian Sargeant 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 Dr. Adrian Sargeant, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dr. Adrian Sargeant or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dr. Adrian Sargeant for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dr. Adrian Sargeant, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dr. Adrian Sargeant, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • Where does Dr. Adrian Sargeant travel from?

    Dr. Adrian Sargeant generally travels from Bloomington, IN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dr. Adrian Sargeant?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dr. Adrian Sargeant 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 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dr. Adrian Sargeant 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 Dr. Adrian Sargeant 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.
BOOKING INFORMATION REQUEST
DR. ADRIAN SARGEANT

We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.

Fill out the form below to or call us at 1-800-698-2536 if need immediate assistance.

Tell us about your event!

We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.


This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.