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:
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
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.
Laura Lane
...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
exceptional training and guidance
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.
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 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!














