Since 1994, Fremont has been serving clients with distinction and success. Choosing the right vendor can be a difficult decision. We believe that clients turn to us year after year because of our:
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Results – They are measurable and sustainable, day in and day out
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Approach - Collaborative, flexible, and offering options, to inspire innovative and effective solutions
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People - Passionate and experienced, with both management and fundraising skills
We hope to have the opportunity of working with you. Please call us at (404) 459-0401 or contact us to see how we can help you today.
What services does Fremont provide?
Since 1994, Fremont Development Group has used its proven methodologies and innovative strategies to help raise funds, increase charitable giving, and clarify vision for Chambers, non-profits, and economic development organizations across the United States. We work with clients to provide support in the following areas:
- Strategy Consulting
- Strategic Planning
- Balanced Scorecards
- Process Improvement
- Fundraising Consulting
- Total Resource Campaigns
- Capital Campaigns
- Annual Campaigns
- Endowment Campaigns
- Sales Force Management
- Financial Management
- Forecasting & Financial Modeling
- Finance Operations
- Feasibility Analysis
- Board Governance
- Assessment
- Orientation
- Planning
What is a Total Resource Campaign (TRC)?
Total Resource Campaigns (TRCs) are annual volunteer-driven marketing campaigns where a chamber or non-profit sells memberships, marketing, sponsorships, and other services in one package during an abbreviated fundraising period. TRCs rely heavily on personal and team-based incentives to recruit and mobilize volunteers in the fundraising effort.
Why should we conduct a Total Resource Campaign (TRC)?
Given the extraordinary challenges that non-profit executives face today, many Chambers of Commerce, non-profits, and economic development organizations are increasingly relying on Total Resource Campaigns (TRCs) to increase revenue. A TRC allows an organization to raise revenue without any financial risk. Since 1994, Fremont client campaigns have generated more than $220 million to numerous clients across the United States.
What makes a Total Resource Campaign successful?
A Total Resource Campaign is successful due to many components: company teams, incentives, multiple products, high goals, and top leadership involvement. Success depends on a cohesive, highly motivated and well trained group of volunteers. By recruiting 20 to 30 teams, rather than just individuals, your campaign will succeed because it infuses a competitive spirit to win. Similarly, developing cash incentives to reward volunteers as they produce ensures that your campaign goal will be met. Creating a large inventory is also important. High goals are important as long as they are achievable, but challenging. Finally, top leadership is attracted to participate in the campaign because the organization is accomplishing something important.
What support does Fremont provide during a Total Resource Campaign?
Fremont supports clients throughout the entire campaign. We coach clients every step of the way with tools we have developed, weekly conference calls and visits to your community. Among the tools we provide are: Project Plan, Timeline & Goal Setting Assistance, Sourcebook, Product & Pricing Analysis, Newsletter Template, Campaign Manual, Weekly Conference Calls & Telephone Support, Coaching Program, Volunteer Recruitment Support Training, On-site Visits, Incentives Plan, Campaign Analysis, Post Campaign Survey & Planning, and 123TRC “Campaign Website.”
What are the non-financial benefits of a Total Resource Campaign?
A Total Resource Campaign is a very effective to raise revenue and it offers many non-financial benefits too. A few benefits include:
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Staff relieved of sales; more time for events and service to members
Companies like being asked once a year
Campaign focuses attention on Chamber and builds awareness
Staff gets trained in revenue development
New volunteers will be involved
Members better understand Chamber
Chamber able to do a better job
What support does Fremont provide during a Capital Campaign?
Fremont supports clients throughout the entire campaign. We coach clients every step of the way with tools we have developed, weekly conference calls and visits to your community. Among the tools we provide are:
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Case Statement Refinement
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Campaign Plan & Timeline
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On-site Campaign Director
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Ongoing Fremont Involvement
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Prospect Evaluation Report
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Campaign Collateral, Letters, Forms, etc.
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One-on-One Solicitations
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Prospect Group Briefings
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Kick Off Plan & Execution
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Campaign Media Strategy
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Direct Mail Campaign (if necessary)
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Investor Relations Plan
How can we ensure our Board is effective?
Having an effective non-profit Board is
a vital ingredient to a successful non-profit organization.
To ensure your nonprofit organization prospers, please
consider the following guidelines:
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Determine mission and purpose
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Choose the right chief executive
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Plan regularly and effectively
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Maintain appropriate financial resources
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Evaluate and support the chief executive
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Review and improve programs and services
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Protect assets and provide proper financial oversight
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Build an effective and balanced board
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Improve the organization's public image
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Maintain the highest legal and ethical standards
What is examined during a Feasibility Analysis?
While each engagement is different, generally our campaign feasibility studies can answer the following questions:
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How much should be raised and what’s the right time length for the campaign?
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Are there sufficient prospective donors to fund our campaign projects?
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Will our donors find our fundraising campaign projects compelling enough to donate?
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Do we have the support of our board and volunteers to participate in our fundraising campaign?
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How does the current and future economic outlook affect our prospective campaign?
What are some strategies to make our Strategic Planning more successful?
Consider the following guidelines to improve strategic planning at your organization:
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Make the plan realistic
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Involve “implementers” in the planning process
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Specify responsibilities, deadlines, ownership and tasks
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Describe the first 90 days of the plan’s implementation
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Transition the plan’s actions into the job descriptions and performance reviews
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Divide the plan into smaller work plans for each group, sub-committee, or team
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Review the plan’s implementation regularly
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Distribute the plan to everyone
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Hold people accountable on the plan’s implementation
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Ensure that leadership actively supports the plan