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Derrick Middleton is a seasoned entrepreneur and financial educator who brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his speaking engagements. With over 30 years in real estate, finance, and community development, Derrick has dedicated his career to empowering individuals from underserved communities with the knowledge and tools to build generational wealth. His presentations are deeply rooted in principles of stewardship, responsibility, and purpose, drawing subtly from his strong foundation in scriptural values to deliver a message that resonates on both practical and personal levels.
One of Derrick’s most impactful endeavors was the founding of Intercessions, Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on homebuyer education. Through Intercessions, Derrick helped over 3,500 individuals in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia achieve homeownership, partnering with Bank of America’s $4.5 billion Community Commitment to provide education that changed lives. His work in homebuyer education was driven by a deep belief in empowering individuals to not only own homes but also to steward their financial resources wisely, aligning financial decisions with long-term prosperity and stability.
As a speaker, Derrick draws on his extensive experience, seamlessly integrating biblical principles of discipline, patience, and wise investment into his presentations, though without overt religious references. His ability to weave these timeless values into practical financial advice sets him apart. Whether he’s addressing real estate investing, stock market strategies, or financial literacy, Derrick’s approach emphasizes the importance of diligence, planning, and integrity—echoing themes of biblical stewardship, but framed in a way that appeals to a broad audience.
In his current role as the Executive Director of Giving Works, Inc., Derrick continues to lead with the same philosophy, guiding his team in delivering virtual courses and workshops that equip individuals with the knowledge to take charge of their financial futures. Alongside a highly experienced team, he emphasizes faith-driven principles such as sowing and reaping, the importance of vision, and long-term planning in his teachings—always communicating in a way that is accessible and practical to all. Derrick’s ability to covertly blend spiritual wisdom with real-world financial strategies makes him a powerful and inspiring speaker. His talks inspire confidence, encouraging audiences to take actionable steps toward building wealth while maintaining a foundation of integrity, wisdom, and purpose. Derrick Middleton is a sought-after speaker for organizations and groups that value not only financial success but also a purpose-driven, values-based approach to wealth-building. He continues to use his platform to empower individuals and communities, always grounded in the belief that true wealth is built not only through financial gain but through responsible stewardship and intentional action.
Homeownership as a Wealth-Building Tool: The importance of homeownership in creating generational wealth and how to navigate the homebuying process.
Investing in Rental Properties: Strategies for identifying, purchasing, and managing rental properties to generate passive income.
Foreclosure and REO Property Opportunities: How to capitalize on foreclosed properties and real estate owned (REO) properties for profitable investments.
Real Estate Market Trends: Teaching how to analyze real estate markets, identify growth areas, and make informed investment decisions.
Stock Market Fundamentals: How to start investing in the stock market, understanding stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.
Technical Analysis Tools: Advanced stock market concepts such as Fibonacci retracements, moving averages, stock market patterns, and candlestick reading to time market entries and exits.
Risk Management and Portfolio Diversification: Methods for reducing risk in investments through diversification and long-term planning.
Advanced Indicators: Teaching tools like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) to understand market momentum and timing.
Financial Legacy Planning: How to build wealth that can be passed on to future generations, including the importance of wills, trusts, and proper estate planning.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ownership: Steps to start and grow a business, with a focus on aligning entrepreneurial ventures with community development and long-term wealth creation.
Sowing and Reaping: The Principles of Investment: Using biblical principles like sowing and reaping to communicate the value of patience, vision, and long-term growth in financial investments.
Affordable Housing Solutions: How to access and invest in affordable housing, including partnering with developers and financial institutions to revitalize communities.
Community Reinvestment Strategies: Working with institutions aligned with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to drive economic growth in underserved communities.
Faith and Finance in Community Upliftment: The role of faith-driven financial stewardship in improving community well-being and fostering economic development.
Stewardship and Responsibility: Using faith-based principles to highlight the importance of being wise stewards of financial resources.
Sowing and Reaping in Financial Growth: Covertly applying biblical principles of investment and patience to help individuals understand the long-term value of wealth-building strategies.
Purpose-Driven Wealth: Teaching how to align financial goals with personal values and a greater sense of purpose, helping individuals make decisions that benefit both their families and their communities.
Derrick has delivered keynotes and workshops for CDFIs, focusing on the importance of financial literacy and investment education for underserved communities. These engagements emphasize the power of financial stewardship and community-focused wealth-building strategies.
As a speaker at regional affordable housing conferences, Derrick has shared his expertise in homebuyer education and affordable housing development. His work in these engagements underscores his commitment to promoting financial literacy as a tool for breaking the cycle of poverty.
Derrick has worked closely with various faith-based organizations, offering financial empowerment workshops that align with values of stewardship and responsibility. These engagements often focus on how communities of faith can use principles of investing and financial literacy to foster economic growth within their congregations.
Event organizers looking to book Derrick Middleton for a speaking engagement or workshop can easily do so through his online booking calendar. To make the process seamless, follow these steps:
Navigate to the Giving Works, Inc. website and visit the Booking section. A direct link to the online calendar will be available there.
Browse through Derrick’s available dates using the calendar tool. Once you find a date that works for your event, simply click on it to reserve the slot.
After selecting your date, fill out a short form with key details such as: Event Name Location (if applicable, for in-person events) Format (in-person, virtual, hybrid) Audience Type and Size Desired Topics from Derrick’s speaking repertoire (e.g., financial literacy, real estate investing, faith-based financial principles) Length of Engagement (keynote, workshop, panel, etc.)
Once you’ve filled out the necessary details, submit your booking request. A member of Derrick’s team will review the request and confirm the booking via email.
After confirmation, the team will schedule a brief consultation call with you to tailor Derrick’s presentation to your event’s goals and audience needs.
If applicable, fees and travel arrangements will be discussed during the confirmation process. For any additional questions or assistance with booking, event organizers can contact Derrick’s team directly through the website’s contact form or by email. Organizers can also inquire about customized presentations or specific topics that align with their event’s theme.
For any additional questions or assistance with booking, event organizers can contact Derrick’s team directly through the website’s contact form or by email. Organizers can also inquire about customized presentations or specific topics that align with their event’s theme.
*By using this online calendar tool, event organizers can easily secure Derrick Middleton’s participation and ensure a meaningful, impactful event.
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