Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County raised $434K in less than 1 year

Challenge

 

  • The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County wanted to increase its revenues at a reasonable cost, with minimal risk of failure to the organization.

  • The Chamber wanted a partner that understood the needs of Chambers of Commerce with a demonstrated track record of success.

 

Solution

  • Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County retained Fremont Development Group to lead its fundraising activities.

  • Fremont conducted a Total Resource Campaign lasting less than 1 year.

  • Total Resource Campaign Implementation activities included use of:

    • Total Resource Campaign™ Sourcebook

    • 123TRC(custom campaign management software)

    • Campaign Timeline and Project Plan

    • Product & Pricing Analysis

    • Identification of budget reduction opportunities

    • Goal setting

    • Recruitment of volunteer leadership

    • Preparation of your Campaign Manual (camera-ready for printing)

    • Training and Certification program for staff and volunteers

    • Campaign newsletter support and preparation

    • Development of team incentives and rules

    • On-site campaign assessment and coaching

    • Post campaign survey and volunteer critique session

    • Post campaign report

 

Results

  • Increased Year 1 revenues to $434,444 (growth in revenue from previous year was 464%)

  • Improved staff and volunteer management and administration

  • Increased staff and volunteer motivation and commitment to chamber

  • Achieved a new level of fundraising success

  • Introduced Total Resource Campaign in Huntsville

 

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