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
...the pulse on how to build strategic partnerships...
Raise a Dream truly has the pulse on how to build strategic partnerships and raise sponsor money in a way that is all about connection and creating a win-win. I am always blown away by how innovative and effective their strategies are. And I love that they walk the talk. They themselves have raised millions for their own projects for over 20 years so they really know all the ins and outs.
Cindy Ashton
…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
...listen to what Charmaine says and then do it!
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!
Mark Alyn
…the lights began to click in my head.
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.
Becky Norwood
…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
[Charmaine’s] wisdom and insight helped land us a major brand partnership.
Charmaine is a wealth of ideas and experience! Every moment that she spent with me was of the highest efficiency and value. I was lucky to have Charmaine join me on my marketing and filmmaking journey for my award-winning film, Pave the Road. Her systems are full-proof. Her wisdom and insight helped land us a major brand partnership. I whole-heartedly recommend Charmaine's training and consulting services.