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
...we get things done to move my dream forward...
Charmaine Hammond is a brilliant mentor, trainer and consultant. She listens closely and consistently meets me where I am at and provides a wealth of expertise. She rolls up her sleeves and together we get things done to move my dream forward in practical and powerful ways. I thank my lucky stars to have Charmaine accompany me every step of the way, generously offering her expertise, connections and her hard earned insights from having travelled this road herself as well as guiding many others.
Jessie Sutherland
…I’m thrilled to have found [Charmaine] as a mentor.
One short strategy call with Charmaine sparked one long list of ideas, options, and insights that I could easily and quickly implement in my business. She has a unique gift of seeing opportunities and connections that enhances the success of her clients. Charmaine’s kindness, knowledge, and desire to support people to realize their dreams is extraordinary, and I’m thrilled to have found her as a mentor.
Carla White
Charmaine is a true rock star when it comes to sponsorship expertise.
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!
Michael Kerr
...landed my first big sponsor within weeks...
Learning about the true value of collaborative sponsorship from the Raise a Dream Team was invaluable to me in the growth of my business. I took away actionable strategies and tools and landed my first big sponsor within weeks of taking the program!
Jo Dibblee
...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
…see your business, projects, or events in a whole new light.
Charmaine Hammond is a heart-centered businesswoman who seamlessly thinks outside the box and captures ideas from the realm of possibilities. In an amazing strategy session, Charmaine offered her expertise in a way that ignited my enthusiasm for finding more speaking engagements and developing unique ways to think about sponsors and sponsorship. She generously shared stories and strategies as to how she herself and her clients were able to build relationships with business owners and entrepreneurs that led to the sponsorships of everything from a speaking series to a book tour!
Charmaine is truly gifted in the area of sponsorship! Her engaging, open coaching style welcomes you into her world of "What if?" and invites you to see your business, projects, or events in a whole new light. Connect with Charmaine to help you transform your dream into a reality!