How Raise a Dream Helps Bring Projects to Life
Raising Dream Through Collaboration and Sponsorship
We are proud that Raise a Dream has become a trusted resource and education provider to help entrepreneurs, nonprofits, authors, speakers, and service clubs learn how to build powerful collaborations and develop relationships with sponsors to bring projects to life.
With our 7-step Raise a Dream collaboration and sponsorship model, we help people and organizations raise their dreams and bring projects to life through our training programs, mentoring services, articles, eBooks, videos, and more. We have seen the impact of what happens when a dream or an idea is brought to life through collaboration.
Everything we do is based on relationships!
We have developed training programs, Charmaine has been a frequent guest on podcasts, and we have worked on a variety of different client projects, all of which will (or already do) make a difference in the world.
Modelling what we teach, we have built collaborations with the Women Speakers Association and The Crowdfunding Hub to expand our service offerings.
Raise a Dream played a role in developing the community partnerships and partner / sponsor relations for an award-winning film, Back Home Again.
What’s Possible with Sponsorship?
Our clients have secured sponsorship (in-kind and cash) from various types of business, government, and services including:
Partners & Brands
Bell
Home Hardware
Telus
Rotary International
Soroptimist International
Westoba Credit Union
Westjet Airlines
The Earth Group
Firefighter Associations
KIA
KIND Snacks
Lindt Chocolate
Mercedes
Remax
Staples
Speakertunity
Petland Canada
Investor Group
ZOOM
Super 8 Motels
Canalta Hotels
Client Wins
Check out some of our feature clients who have shared their wins from working with Raise a Dream. Discover what they’re learning and applying about sponsorship and collaboration:
Intercultural Strategies Director
Jessie Sutherland
Creating a culture of belonging
Empower Yourself Consulting CEO
Lorna Blake
Using the power of community
Love With Boundaries CEO & Therapist
Candace Plattor
Securing more media exposure to help families
Asa Adirondack: Sanctuary for Your Soul CEO
Christine Powers
Bringing the Adirondack Labyrinth project to life
Workplace Menopause Specialist & Policy Advisor
Pat Duckworth
Creating workshop packages that work
Author, Speaker & Courage Coach
Laura Lane
Securing $16,000 in sponsorship and grants
Social Leader & International Speaker
John Westhaver
Turning strong relationships into contracts
Accelerated Evolution Academy Master Coach
Heidi Smith
Collaborating around shared passions focused on joy
Founder of the Storyteller’s Academy
Carrie West
Discovering the benefits of crowdfunding for authors
International Best-selling Poet and Author
Zaneta Johns
Finding creative ways to negotiate compensation
Licensed Counselor, Coach & Minister
Lisa Cassman
Using sponsorship to donate books for compassionate causes
Entrepreneur, songwriter & CEO of Peace Stars
Laurence Baer
Build a culture of peace through awareness and music
Oakville Festivals of Film & Art
OFFA
Creating a true community-oriented festival in southern Ontario
Examples of Sponsorship & Collaboration Outcomes
Received cash sponsorships for events, conference registration fees, book launches, podcasts, and more (e.g. raised more than $10,000 cash sponsorship for a book project)
Secured in-kind sponsorship (printing, clothing, event needs, marketing, photography, and swag)
Secured sponsors who provided “scholarships” to cover event registration costs for people lacking funds to attend events such as a women’s empowerment retreat
Arranged bulk purchases of books and other products to give away at events
Successfully launched their books to best-seller and award-winning status
Increased speaking events and presentation bookings
Increased their social following and online presence dramatically
Arranged printing for their journals and workbooks
Increased media appearances and connected with influencers
Secured sponsors for speaking fees when event / event planning professional had no or limited speaker budget
Successfully raised more than $20,000 through a crowdfunding campaign to bring their book project to life
Received contracts to be paid to write for magazines, periodicals, and content platforms
Testimonials
…soooo much value…
Wow! One hour on the strategy call with Charmaine netted potential sponsorships with companies I love. There was never pressure to sign up to a longer program, but after soooo much value I can't wait to learn more. I trust Charmaine.
Lea Brovedani
…how to creatively use sponsorship
A BIG shoutout to Charmaine Hammond, sponsorship guru, for showing how to creatively use sponsorship.
I’m holding my first public event on Saturday for which I need all kinds of things from pens to food to sound equipment. I’ve had the advice Charmaine provided in our chapter session on sponsorship the whole time and I’ve managed to get things at a discount or for free.
And my favourite just happened… I wanted a red carpet for a “red carpet photo” as people enter. No idea where to find one and didn’t want to buy one and have to store it. So I asked on FB. Someone suggested “what about a car dealership?” so I reached out to our local Mercedes dealer. He wrote right back: “If I get you a red carpet, could I park a car in front of your event for the night?” Um... can you park a new Mercedes in front of my event entrance? I guess so… 😉
So thank you Charmaine for inspiring me to ASK and be creative with how I get things for my business.
Mark Black
Charmaine's strategies... worked beautifully.
I used several of Charmaine's strategies on building partnerships and raising funds for my Guinness World Records™ campaign and they worked beautifully. I was not only able to fund the campaign and set a world record, but also empower many children to think positively in the process. I am so thankful for her knowledge and insight.
Miriam Laundry
Charmaine is the uncontested lead expert in the sponsorship and fundraising arena…
Sponsorship and fundraising has changed significantly over the past few years -- what used to work is now almost a guaranteed recipe for failure. But with all the opportunities available through sponsorship, how does one ensure that they do it right? The answer is: Charmaine Hammond.
Charmaine is the uncontested lead expert in the sponsorship and fundraising arena and teaches the precise principles for success in that game with precision, power, passion, and a perfect touch of humor. If you want to significantly increase your revenue, sponsorship is the journey you want to take, and Charmaine Hammond is the guide you need!
Joseph Ranseth
…contact Charmaine now to achieve your goals!
Charmaine is an expert in the field of collaboration and corporate sponsorship. Because of her in-depth knowledge, effective strategies, and passion, I had the tools I needed to find sponsors for my trip across Canada for my book, 150 Canadian Stories. If you have a dream, mission, or message you want to share with the world and collaboration will help you achieve that, contact Charmaine now to achieve your goals!
Darlene Gudrie Butts
Charmaine is a treasure trove of ideas, advice and resources.
The best thing I did to reach my fundraising goals was having Charmaine Hammond in my back pocket. Brainstorming sessions during our coaching calls have given me enough ideas to work on for the next 2 years! Charmaine is a treasure trove of ideas, advice and resources. I have attended the Raise A Dream workshops multiple times and jumped on any chance I could to hear her speak just so I can be reminded of the resources and avenues out there to secure funding. As a result of all of Charmaine’s help, I was able to secure $16,000 in sponsorship and grants in my first year alone.