Columbia Chamber of Commerce raised $2.0M in 5 years
Challenge
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The Columbia Chamber of Commerce wanted to increase its revenues at a reasonable cost, with minimal risk of failure to the organization.
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The Chamber wanted a partner that understood the needs of Chambers of Commerce with a demonstrated track record of success.
Solution
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Columbia Chamber of Commerce retained Fremont Development Group to lead its fundraising activities for 5 consecutive years.
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Fremont conducted a Total Resource Campaign during each of its years working for the chamber.
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Total Resource Campaign Implementation activities included use of:
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Total Resource Campaign™ Sourcebook
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123TRC™(custom campaign management software)
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Campaign Timeline and Project Plan
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Product & Pricing Analysis
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Identification of budget reduction opportunities
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Goal setting
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Recruitment of volunteer leadership
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Preparation of your Campaign Manual (camera-ready for printing)
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Training and Certification program for staff and volunteers
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Campaign newsletter support and preparation
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Development of team incentives and rules
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On-site campaign assessment and coaching
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Post campaign survey and volunteer critique session
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Post campaign report
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Results
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Increased Year 1 revenues to $274,494
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Increased Year 2 revenues to $323,914
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Increased Year 3 revenues to $397,894
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Increased Year 4 revenues to $463,697
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Increased Year 5 revenues to $498,173
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Improved staff and volunteer management and administration
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Increased staff and volunteer motivation and commitment to chamber
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