What our clients say about us:
“Working with Gary Friedmann & Associates has been one of the most positive working experiences of my professional life.”
SERVICES PROVIDED
$12.5M Capital Campaign Management
Case Statement
Campaign Video
Onboarding new Development Director
Marketing and Special Events
Staff and Board Development
“I must admit, when we started this huge project I was somewhat cynical that we could achieve our goal. It has been quite amazing, and very satisfying, to exceed our $450,000 goal.”
SERVICES PROVIDED
$450,000 Capital Campaign Management
Case Statement
Feasibility Study
Strategic Planning
“GFA’s support has been instrumental in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor navigating a challenging situation involving multiple layers of complexity. Mollie and Lynn have strengthened our organization and brought a lot of positive energy during their time working with us. You have a great team!”
SERVICES PROVIDED
Interim Executive Director
Executive Search
Executive Director Onboarding
Grant Research & Writing
“We reached our goal! We appreciated the ongoing support throughout the campaign. The introductory training and materials set a good stage, and they then responded quickly and effectively to questions. Their team approach gave us access to special support we needed especially with layout and design of materials. The pacing, the coaching, the support was all right on target, geared to our situation and needs.”
SERVICES PROVIDED
Campaign Management
Solicitation Training and Support
Prospect Identification and Cultivation
Writing and Design of:
Case Statement
Community Appeal Package
Event Invitations
Large Format Conference Display
“Lynn really understands the fundraising challenges that an organization our size faces. ”
SERVICES PROVIDED
Development Audit
15-Year Financial Model
Three-Year Fundraising Plan
“We saw our agency through a lens that we never had before...from the perspective of our community. It was invaluable insight and helped us create a strategic plan for our campaign that is proving to be very successful. It also helped us create a road map to more successfully get the word out regarding who we are and what we do.”
SERVICES PROVIDED
Feasibility Study for $3.9M Capital Campaign
Preliminary Case Statement
Campaign Plan
“Lynn Hempen is a clear thinking professional, an intuitive strategist, and a joy to work with.”
SERVICES PROVIDED
Development Audit
Three-Year Fundraising Plan
Executive Search
Director of Development Onboarding
“Gary Friedmann & Associates helped our nonprofit organization develop and market a new name and implement a 50th anniversary campaign to raise $350,000 to fund three initiatives for our rural fishing community. GFA was there for us at each step and because of their expertise and guidance our campaign was a success.”
SERVICES PROVIDED
Campaign Management
Solicitation Training and Support
Prospect Identification and Cultivation
Marketing and Special Events
Writing and Design of:
Case Statement
Community Appeal Package
50th Anniversary Event Invitations and Program
“Thanks to Gary’s extensive fundraising experience and enthusiasm for our project, we surpassed our financial goal and brought recognition to Tremont’s small library.”
SERVICES PROVIDED
Campaign Management
Solicitation Training and Support
Prospect Identification and Cultivation
Marketing and Special Events
Writing and Design of:
Case Statement
Community Appeal Package
“We have made such a transition this past year, and you are responsible for so much of that: how we raise funds and aspire to raise funds; how we communicate internally; and how we project ourselves to the outside world. You’ve been so creative, so thoughtful, so helpful.”
SERVICES PROVIDED
Major Gifts Program Development
Volunteer Solicitor Training
Writing/Design Anniversary Appeal Package