Services

Our Services

Growth & Revenue Strategies

• Membership growth and retention initiatives.
• Donor pipeline development (individual, corporate, foundation)
• Lending strategies for sustainable growth.
• Fundraising and capital campaigns.
• Sponsorship strategy and corporate partnerships.
• Development of sustainable revenue models.

Leadership & Governance Development

• Board recruitment and succession planning.
• Governance training and best practices.
• Executive coaching for nonprofit and credit union leaders.
• Staff capacity building and professional development.
• Leadership retreats and visioning workshops.

Program & Impact Design

• Program design aligned with mission and community needs.
• Program evaluation and impact measurement frameworks.
• Sustainability planning to reduce reliance on single funding sources.
• Social enterprise and earned-revenue model development.

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Storytelling strategies to amplify mission and impact.
• Marketing and branding strategies to increase visibility.
• Community outreach and engagement campaigns.
• Advocacy strategy to advance mission.
• Cross-sector partnership development (corporate, government, nonprofit alliances)

Strategic Planning & Transformation

• Multi-year strategic planning facilitation
• Organizational change management support.
• Affordable housing initiatives and financial wellness programs.
• Innovation roadmaps tailored to mission and community goals

Research, Analytics & Customized Roadmaps

• Market and membership data analysis.
• Customized strategic roadmaps for sustainable growth.
• Benchmarking studies against peer credit unions and banks.
• ROI-focused implementation frameworks

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Speaking & Engagements

Inspiring Change, Empowering Leaders.

Beyond strategy, Dorian Smith brings passion and purpose to the stage. With a journey that spans from humble beginnings in rural South Carolina to leadership in credit unions, nonprofits, and entrepreneurship, Dorian speaks with authenticity, resilience, and vision. His talks motivate audiences to lead with integrity, embrace change, and build communities that thrive.
Speaking & Engagements

Speaking Topics

• Leadership & Resilience – Lessons on navigating challenges with purpose and strength.
• Community Impact & Equity – How organizations can transform lives and neighborhoods.
• Financial Empowerment & Inclusion – Building stronger futures through literacy and access.
• Motivation Through Life Stories – Inspiring audiences with personal and professional experiences.
• Nonprofit & Credit Union Transformation – Strategies to grow, lead, and last in mission-driven sectors.
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Formats

Marlee Strategies offers flexible speaking formats tailored to your audience and goals. From inspiring keynotes to hands-on workshops, engaging panels, and large-scale conferences, each format is designed to spark meaningful dialogue and deliver practical takeaways. No matter the setting, our sessions bring energy, expertise, and impact to every stage.
Keynotes

Inspiring keynote sessions designed to spark ideas, motivate action, and create lasting impact.

Workshops

Interactive workshops that equip teams with practical tools and strategies they can apply immediately.

Panels

Engaging panel discussions that bring diverse perspectives together to explore important topics.

Conferences & Summits

Dynamic events that connect leaders, share insights, and drive collective transformation.