Raise a Dream: Client Wins & Celebrations

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.
WSA: Women Speakers Association
The Crowdfunding Hub
Back Home Again Poster Excerpt

What’s Possible with Sponsorship?

Our clients have secured sponsorship (in-kind and cash) from various types of business, government, and services including: 

  • All 3 levels of government
  • Service clubs
  • Telecommunications companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Banks and credit unions
  • Grocery stores
  • Printing and signage services
  • Travel (airlines, hotels, car rental agencies)
  • Caterers (and food and beverage for events)
  • Media outlets (TV, radio, print, magazines)
  • Style needs (clothing, hair styling, accessories and makeup)
  • Professional consultant services (marketing, personal trainer)
  • Event / convention booth spaces and swag
  • Marketing launches and tours
  • Automotive repairs, purchase incentives and vehicle wraps
  • Tech and platform subscriptions
  • Photographers, videographers and creative producers
  • And many others!

Partners & Brands

These are just a few of the many brands our clients have partnered with:

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:

Jessie Sutherland

Intercultural Strategies Director

Jessie Sutherland

Creating a culture of belonging

~ Lorna Blake Chief Empowerment Officer, Empower Yourself Consulting

Empower Yourself Consulting CEO

Lorna Blake

Using the power of community

~ Candace Plattor Family Addiction Therapist, Speaker & Author LoveWithBoundaries.com

Love With Boundaries CEO & Therapist

Candace Plattor

Securing more media exposure to help families

~ Christine Powers CEO, Asa Adirondack and the Adirondack Labyrinth Asaadirondack.com and Adirondacklabyrinth.com

Asa Adirondack: Sanctuary for Your Soul CEO

Christine Powers

Bringing the Adirondack Labyrinth project to life

Pat Duckworth - Women’s Wellness and Workplace Menopause Strategist

Workplace Menopause Specialist & Policy Advisor

Pat Duckworth

Creating workshop packages that work

Laura Lane - Author, Speaker, Courage Coach

Author, Speaker & Courage Coach

Laura Lane

Securing $16,000 in sponsorship and grants

John Westhaver

Social Leader & International Speaker

John Westhaver

Turning strong relationships into contracts

Heidi Smith - Transformation Guide, Accelerated Evolution Academy Master Coach & Trainer

Accelerated Evolution Academy Master Coach

Heidi Smith

Collaborating around shared passions focused on joy

Carrie West

Founder of the Storyteller’s Academy

Carrie West

Discovering the benefits of crowdfunding for authors

Zaneta Johns

International Best-selling Poet and Author

Zaneta Johns

Finding creative ways to negotiate compensation

Lisa Cassman

Licensed Counselor, Coach & Minister

Lisa Cassman

Using sponsorship to donate books for compassionate causes

Laurence Baer

Entrepreneur, songwriter & CEO of Peace Stars

Laurence Baer

Build a culture of peace through awareness and music

Oakville Festivals of Film & Art (OFFA)

Oakville Festivals of Film & Art

OFFA

Creating a true community-oriented festival in southern Ontario

Examples of Sponsorship & Collaboration Outcomes

Raise a Dream clients have:

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

Author, Speaker & Courage Coach

...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

Top Video Producer & Host

…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

International Best-Selling Author and Book Publishing Expert

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

International Best Selling Author, Speaker, Coach, and Book Publishing Expert

…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

Speaker, Trainer & Coach

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

Hall of Fame Business Speaker
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