testimonials

The TRC is a strategic process for a larger reach and opportunity in spreading the message and mission work of the Chamber.  As we initiated the TRC and strategically reviewed our existing offerings, we were shocked to learn the sponsorship & marketing opportunities we were leaving on the...

We increased our non-dues revenue nearly 300% from last year and more than doubled our annual average of sponsorships from the last six years. All of this success is even more impressive given the Covid-19 overlay. We were delighted to have our finances secured for the coming year, which allowed...

Even during COVID-19 and a supportive board with concerns, we more than double previous years’ sponsorship total. We’re now positioned for a strong 2021 and the opportunity to turn our attention toward increasing membership rather than tracking down sponsors. YGM and Jason E. Ebey are exceptional...

A TRC met all of our needs. We needed organization, increased revenue, to beef up retention numbers, and to increase member engagement. We needed to focus on existing members and organization.

A TRC was exactly what our chamber was ready for. Our inaugural TRC was a success, and we are firm believers in the process. We never want our sponsorship program to go stale, and we think the webinars and extras YGM offers are a vital resource.

“Have you wondered WHY TRC?  I did for about 15 years and finally a few years ago decided to get serious about looking at WHY.  Our board unanimously voted to give TRC a try.  Our first campaign was in 2011 and what a success!  TRC is changing our business model and I can't...

2020 has thrown the biggest curveball imaginable in my chamber career. None of us could have ever dreamed just how differently this year would look from what we had planned. These past six months have taught us so much about our strengths leading our community through uncertain times; and I can...

It's a big and, at times scary, step to launch a Chamber's first Total Resource Campaign. So a big part of our evaluation was determining what consultant would give us the best chance at sustainable success and growth, from day one. We put a big part of our future in the hands of YGM Total...

The Community Development Foundation is thrilled with the results of our first resource campaign. In just one year, CDF quadrupled its sponsorship dollars to over $314,000. By securing sponsorships over the course of 10 weeks, our Chamber staff is able to spend the rest of the year focused on our...