Speaking & Workshops

Practical, results-focused sessions for businesses, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.

BJU Solutions delivers keynotes, workshops, and training programs focused on business consulting, nonprofit leadership, and organizational development. Every session is grounded in practical experience, proven frameworks, and actionable strategies that participants can apply immediately within their own organizations.

Speaking engagements are led by Marcia Blyden, Founder of BJU Solutions, whose background in banking operations, business administration, organizational leadership, and ministry brings practical insight to every presentation.

Business Consulting

Practical, jargon-free sessions for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and the professionals who serve them.

The Credibility Framework: What Lenders Really See

How lenders, vendors, and partners evaluate a business behind the scenes — and how founders can influence what shows up.

Funding Readiness in Plain English

A working session that walks attendees through the 12 dimensions of funding readiness and where to start first.

Building Business Credit Without Gimmicks

How business credit actually works, the order of operations that builds it responsibly, and the shortcuts to avoid.

Nonprofit Leadership

For nonprofit founders, executive directors, boards, and the funders and coalitions that support them.

Founder-Led to Board-Led: Making the Transition

The governance shifts that let a nonprofit grow beyond its founder without losing its mission.

Building Grant Readiness

A structured session on the documents, metrics, and narrative funders expect before they'll consider an award.

Faith-Based Organizations: Sustainable Structures for Growing Ministries

Practical guidance on compliance, financial controls, and development for faith-based organizations.

Organizational Development

For associations, coalitions, and organizations investing in the capacity of their members or communities.

Building Organizations People Trust

The visible and invisible signals that shape whether stakeholders trust an organization enough to engage.

Strategic Clarity Workshops

Facilitated sessions that help leadership teams align on priorities, roles, and the next 90 days of execution.

From Silos to System: Aligning Programs, Operations & Development

How to structure an organization so that programs, operations, and fundraising reinforce — not compete with — each other.

Formats

Choose the format that fits your program.

Every session is tailored to your audience, timeframe, and objectives — from a single keynote to a multi-session cohort.

Keynote
30–60 minutes

A focused, high-impact address for conferences, association events, and community programs.

Workshop
Half-day or full-day

An interactive working session where attendees leave with a completed plan or worksheet, not just notes.

Training Series
Multi-session cohort

A structured cohort experience for associations, coalitions, or portfolio organizations investing in capacity.

Panel & Fireside
Flexible

Contribution to expert panels, fireside conversations, and podcast interviews on business and nonprofit topics.

Ideal Audiences

Who we speak to

Our sessions are built for practitioners — the founders, executive directors, board members, and program leads who have to translate ideas into next Tuesday's decisions.

  • Small business owners & entrepreneur associations
  • Chambers of commerce & economic development organizations
  • Nonprofit conferences, coalitions, and capacity-building programs
  • Faith-based leadership networks and denominational gatherings
  • Community development organizations & foundations
  • Professional associations serving founders and executive directors
What attendees leave with
  • A clear framework they can apply to their own business or organization the same week.
  • A short list of concrete next steps — not a 40-page slide deck they'll never revisit.
  • Language and criteria to evaluate credibility, readiness, and risk with more confidence.
  • Access to complementary tools and resources on the BJU Solutions website.
Bring BJU Solutions to your event

Share a few details about your audience, date, and objectives. We'll follow up within two business days.

  • Complimentary discovery call to scope the session
  • Customized outline aligned to your audience
  • Optional take-home materials for attendees
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