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.

Listen up folks. Listen to Charmaine! Listen to all of the people that Charmaine has helped over the years, helping them reach and exceed their goals. Charmaine is smart, funny, and knows how to help you get sponsorships (and more) for your programs, projects, and events. She is generous with her time and expertise, enjoying working with people and watching them soar! Take her courses - open yourself to a wonderful experience learning from this amazing person. The bottom line: listen to what Charmaine says and then do it!

As a bestselling author and expert book publisher, I always search out best practices, tactics, and tools so that authors I work with can gain exposure and make money with their books. As I listened to the brilliance of Charmaine explaining how sponsorships work, how to attract key sponsors, and how to gain exposure, the lights began to click in my head. But it was one simple conversation with her, after having heard her speak, that turned my mind on as to how I could apply it in my own business. I am beyond excited and have already begun the process of finding sponsors and will be sharing this process with my clients as well.

Charmaine and her Raise a Dream Team offer exceptional training and guidance not only to non-profit organizations, but to authors/entrepreneurs and small businesses who have a big goals and dreams. Charmaine spoke with my local Soroptimist Chapter about proven ways to raise funds for their organization. It made a tremendous impact on their fund-raising efforts.

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.

Charmaine is a true rock star when it comes to sponsorship expertise.

I had the pleasure of sitting in on a presentation she delivered to the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. Her engaging delivery and content-rich presentation hit the mark with everyone in the room. It was packed with content and relevant, immediately doable ideas that any professional speaker, author, or innovative entrepreneur could put to work immediately! She earned a rousing and well deserved standing ovation from the audience.

I highly recommend Charmaine, particularly to any speakers or authors who want to learn the ins and outs of leveraging sponsorship in their business!