Ginny Kruger

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LifeAnswersä

Presentations of humor and humanness, encouraging self-discovery and growth through true stories 

Suitable for general audience conference closings, keynotes         

What makes Ginny’s presentations different from others?  They’re real, they’re funny, they go straight to the heart and as a speaker, and so does Ginny.  She has been called “chicken soup with legs”.  Ginny has spoken throughout the Midwest for the past fifteen years, giving hundreds of presentations helping audiences find the important answers in their lives.

Ginny has taught high school, designed a national pilot project for conservation, directed the Rural Healthcare in Transition and development program for the North Valley Health Center, been a media spokesperson for agricultural commodities, and continues to teach and consult on fund raising.  An award winning non-profit advocate and fundraiser, Ginny writes and speaks from her farm home in northwestern Minnesota.  Her book “LifeAnswers” will be out in early summer.

Forthright, funny, and down-to-earth, Ginny mesmerizes listeners with her sense of humor and personal stories of strength, insight, and hope.  She leaves audiences laughing, wiping a tear, and clapping for more.

Areas of Expertise

·        Communication

·        Education

·        Rural Healthcare

·        Agriculture

·        Fund Raising

Target Audience

·        General audience appeal - Any group desiring a keynote that leaves the audience with a “warm fuzzy”, a smile on their face, and something to think about

·        Non-profits

·        Rural/Agricultural

·        Women’s Meetings

·        Associations

·        Church Groups

Reasons to Hire this Speaker

She’s effective, professional, and will work with the meeting planner to customize presentations; plus Ginny is adaptable, unflappable, and timely.

Ginny is a master in telling a story, a rare talent.

Audiences relate immediately to both the message and her because she’s  real.

Fund Raising Presentations

Ginny knows how to raise money, and gives applicable information in a positive, fast paced, fun manner.  Ginny understands the needs of the beginning fund raising department – she’s been there and done that.

Fee Range

LifeAnswers Presentations – up to 60 minutes   $500  plus expenses

Fund Raising Seminar - up to six hours AM/PM full day  $1500  plus expenses

Program Titles

LifeAnswers:  What You Want to Know

Tales of country living and experiences providing answers to life’s most important questions.  Ginny paints a moment in time with the intention to let others partake in that moment and relate to a memory or similar time and feeling. Audiences are stimulated to look at their own life stories for answers to questions and develop strategies for balanced living.  

(can be customized to fit meeting themes)

LifeAnswers:  From My Grandma Trunk

Using antiques found in her grandma trunk, Ginny helps her daughter answer to question, “Where do you find God, anyhow?”  Each antique taken from the trunk is a basis of a true personal story of how God revealed Himself.

LifeAnswers:  Does God Wear A Hat?

Hats from Ginny’s collection help answer questions about finding God in today’s world.  Modeling a variety of unusual hats, Ginny tells the story behind each one, illustrating that God is found under many hats, we just have to look.

LifeAnswers:  About Christmas

Ginny relates her own experiences with the Christmas holidays.  Her striving for perfection culminates in her family’s most disappointing Christmas.  This experience leads her to a deeper understanding of the first Christmas.

Fund Raising for Non-Profits

Seven Steps to Successful Fund Raising

Basic fund raising principles for the beginning development department.  Everything a non-profit needs to know to start or grow a development office.  Factual, fast moving and yes, fun.  (Some stories, loads of information)

Seminar – six hours

So, You Want to Fund Raise

A humorous look at fund raising, and what can happen when on follows all the rules.  (All too true stories) 

Keynote, luncheon

Testimonials:

“Your presentation, your sense of humor, your wit and ability to capture a crowd was fantastic!”  David Hagen CEO, Roseau Area Hospital and Homes

“On behalf of the Community College Foundation I want to thank you for the inspirational message you delivered to our Board of Directors at the meeting last week.  Your message was right on target!  You zeroed in on the points we had talked about and your storytelling strategy was a very effective way to make the message hit home for everyone.”

“I want to especially compliment you on maintaining your composure despite the bad news our board received that preceded your introduction.  A faint-hearted presenter might have crumpled, but you stepped up to the challenge and turned the focus to the positive.”  Laurel Goulding, Lake Region State College

“Thank you for speaking at our recent Caregiver Conference.  The stories that you told had a universal message that struck a chord with our audience. I appreciate your ability to comfortably connect with the attendees while giving a professional and timely presentation.  I hope we can work together again.”  Virginia Hanson, Lutheran Social Services

“No matter how tired you get, no matter how much you want to take break, carry on with your wonderful message.”  Rita Dalzell, audience member

Sample Client List

Universities/Colleges:  Mayville State University, University of MN, Crookston, Lake Region State College, Northland Community College; Companies/Corporations Lutheran Social Services, LifeLine Company, 3M – Lunch and Learn Series; Extension/Government: Pennington, Kittson, Douglass Extension Services, MN Association of County Auditors, Region 3 Soil Conservation Services; Hospitals/Nursing Homes: Good Samaritan Society, Roseau Hospital, North Dakota State Hospital and Home Auxiliary; Churches/Retreats:  Lutheran Cluster Groups, Catholic Diesis, Methodist, Presbyterian Churches

For More Information Call: 877-234-6086