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Christine
Graham
Consulting
283
South Union Street, #1
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone/Fax:(802)862-0327
Cellphone: (802)343-0659
Email
Publications
P.O. Box 199
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
Phone:(802) 447-0256
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"Thank you for your clarity,
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Through CPG Enterprises, Inc., Christine Graham offers fundraising advice, support and training to a wide variety of organizations in northern New England. The goal is always to identify the needs of the organization and the people it serves, with careful attention to the culture of its community. With over 35 years of experience, Christine distinguishes her work with a creative, targeted, analytical approach that recognizes that each situation and organization is different.
Our publications are short and sweet: focusing on the crucial elements you need to get started and to help your Board understand what you are doing and why. CPG Enterprises features several down-to-earth, readable publications on annual, capital and grants fundraising and the skills they require. See Publications for more information. For the Vermont Directory of Foundations, go to www.vermontcf.org for a free downloadable and searchable edition!
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Publications
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Inc., PO Box 199, Shaftsbury, VT 05262. Questions may be addressed
to CPGraham@cpgfundraising.com via e-mail or by calling (802)
862-0327. All prices include shipping. Please call for greater
discounts on large orders.
"Your books have been a great help
to me already. We are all lucky to have such an expert in our
state."
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1998 by
Christine Graham. Down-to-earth advice for volunteers and
staff learning successful solicitation techniques, based
on understanding donor motivations, solicitor fears, and
proven skills.
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1997) by Christine Graham. This 24 page booklet is designed
to demystify the capital campaign process, help each participant
understand their role and commitment, serve as a checklist
for "things to do" and maintain campaign momentum.
Includes a timeline, instructional charts, and an explanation
of necessary printed materials, Discounts are available for larger orders. |
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by
Christine Graham. Published by Pineapple Press, Sarasota
FL. This readable book on raising money for your annual
budget will educate beginners, reinforce the skills of
intermediates, and refresh experienced fundraisers. All
the basics are covered, plus helpful innovative methods
of analysis for those looking for opportunities to upgrade
current income. |
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- "real
help for people in Vermont's nonprofits." .. a newsletter
filled with news and opportunities, to facilitate communications
within the nonprofit community: Editor, Christine Graham.
One year, 6 issues: available by email only for Be sure to include your email address
with your order! |
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Fifth
Edition. By Christine Graham. Lists all foundations incorporated
in New Hampshire plus foundations incorporated elsewhere
with giving or guidelines that include New Hampshire.
Information includes:
- names, addresses, phone and other
contact information
- assets and typical grant ranges
- application guidelines
- areas of interest
- restrictions and limitations
- lists of recent New Hampshire grantee
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, 1998
by Christine Graham. Down-to-earth advice for volunteers
and staff learning successful solicitation techniques, based
on understanding donor motivations, solicitor fears, and
proven skills. is
packaged with , a facilitator's guide
with a dozen innovative, easy exercises for novice solicitors.. Additional copies of Asking, |
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By
Christine Graham. A comprehensive overview of the grantseeking process
with proven methods for researching potential funders, writing an
effective proposal, and building relationships for improved success.
Based on materials developed for workshops: includes forms, formats,
checklists, do's and don'ts, and bibliography. |
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by Christine Graham. Illustrations by Tim Newcomb. A charming story
of a capital campaign with real spirit, written for all ages and
demonstrating philanthropic intentions and motivations. Based on
a real story of a youth orchestra that needed a home, and found one
along with untold generosity from young and old. This is a story
children and grown ups will love, followed by an essay suitable for
teen and adult discussion groups. Good for fundraising training,
philanthropy curricula, or just good reading. Illustrated, 20 pages,
Multiple copy discounts
available to allow use in classes, discussion
groups and philanthropy curriculum programs.
Please inquire |
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(National
Trust for Historic Preservation Booklet) . Christine Graham. For
the organization hiring its first staff member, and for the executive
director learning to work with a board. Analysis of the process and
pitfalls, advice on creating a successful, streamlined organization.
Published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2001.
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- Thenow offers the Vermont Directory of Foundations in both a downloadable format at no charge, or a printed version for a modest price. Either way, you can find it or order it at www.vermontcf.org. You can also search the database at the VCF site at no charge. Keep in mind, the listings will ONLY include foundations incorporated in Vermont and those which stipulate a priority for giving in Vermont. |
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Christine
Graham
Consulting
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South Union Street, #1
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone/Fax:(802)862-0327
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"Your advice was amazingly
helpful. We took all your suggestions!" |
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Library of Barre Vermont conducted a $1.7 million capital
campaign to add a three-story, historically sensitive,
addition at the back of the downtown building. Library
Director Karen Lane coordinated the campaign with tremendous
help from volunteers who not only raised individual
gifts but campaigned successfully for bond votes in
Barre City and Barre Town. |
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we would never have begun the process that has turned out
so successfully. Who would have thought just two years ago
that we would actually meet our fundraising goal and surpass
it! We have now set a new goal of $3 million and we're nearly
there!" |
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Consultation |
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CPG Enterprises consultations are always
designed specifically to meet your needs, through integrated
understanding of nonprofit practices. I will be involved as
primary consultant in any assignment CPG Enterprises takes
on, but I may suggest bringing in another specialist during
the project if it seems wise due to the need for other skills.
I will also suggest training opportunities, readings, and other
experiential learning to improve your program.
The majority of consultations are with existing
nonprofit organizations, but I also work with foundations,
donor-directed funds, and with nonprofit startups. I provide
consultations in many formats, but not residential counsel.
Depending on your needs, one of these types of contracts may
best suit you:
Consulting contracts are based on an hourly fee or a per-project
fee. Each organization is very different in its needs and
its capacity to utilize consulting time. I will work with
you to maximize your use of time in a cost-effective way.
- Christine Graham
a
consulting relationship which offers support to the
organization throughout the planning and implementation
phases of a major campaign, or through the creation
of a new fundraising system for the organization. For
this relationship to be productive, the organization
must have a staff or committed volunteer who has designated
a portion of time for development work. Depending on
the ambitiousness of the plan, this may require hiring
a development or campaign director in-house. The amount
of consultation will vary depending upon the need of
the organization and is customized to each situation. |
The Richmond Land Trust has
partnered with several other organizations to preserve two
remarkable Monitor Barns. Look for these barns when you drive
Vermont I-89 between exits 11 and 12! One is under reconstruction. |
"Christine certainly enlightened me. Her ideas will be essential to us as we plan future fundraising." |
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a longer-term advisory
consulting contract. This may be useful in transitioning out of
a capital campaign, creating a new staffing arrangement, building
a new or more aggressive annual fund campaign or developing greater
capacity for fundraising. I do not encourage multi-year General
Counsel contracts, but have found a 12-18 month contract with very
specific goals can be highly effective.
:an intermittent or occasional
consulting relationship , usually following a more extensive working
agreement, to provide constructive advice and comment, realignment
or re-focusing, perspective, and a boost to momentum. The terms
of a coaching arrangement vary greatly according to the organization's
needs, but it is usually on an hourly, rather than project, basis.
a study that will
assess both the internal and external effectiveness of the development
program of an organization, including systems analysis, effectiveness
of fundraising techniques and materials, involvement of staff and
board, and the attitudes of donors or volunteers. An audit usually
is most effective if it recommends actions for near-term improvements
through a fundraising plan as well as direction for long-range
planning. An audit includes a written report and presentation to
staff and board.
a short internal
assessment of current practices, particularly in fundraising, to
determine whether all potential areas of work are being maximized,
and to recommend possible future activities. This involves staff
and, perhaps, board members; it usually results in a presentation
of findings and recommendations to staff and board committees.
a study that
includes an internal development audit but is primarily an extensive
series of internal and external confidential interviews, to assess
the ability of the organization to conduct a major campaign.
The study usually requires pre-feasibility preparation including
development of preliminary case statement, materials development,
and proposed budgets for the campaign. This results in a written
report with recommendations regarding campaign planning and goals.
NEW! a
new service offered by CPG Enterprises, including all steps in
writing fundraising letters for your mail or direct mail appeal.
You can contract for the letter itself with recommendations on
recipients and timing, or for a comprehensive mail plan that
includes:
- Versions of the letter for different
constituent groups including mail merge options
- Drafted return gift envelopes and
other inserts as needed
- Detailed recommendations on recipient
groups and methods for selecting these.
- Timeline for mail drop, follow up
and reporting requirements.
- Draft of basic thank you letter
and recommendations on personal letters for higher
donors.
- Other related recommendations for
highly effective mailing.
You provide background on your organization
and complete the “Letter Prep” form, and
we spend some time together by phone or e-mail so I understand
your organization and needs. This provides sufficient
information so you get a compelling, appropriate, effective
letter. The minimum charge for the first letter, with
variations for two different audiences, and mailing recommendations,
is $750; at least 2 weeks advance notice is required,
as well as 50% payment in advance. FUND
RAISING LETTERS
short-term,
targeted consultations with a goal to solve an immediate problem
or challenge. This is most helpful when you need to accomplish
something soon, and you may not have the knowledge, skills, perspective
or time needed. Typical projects might be:
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Writing fundraising letters, case
statements and other fundraising materials
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Editing fundraising materials such
as direct mail, case statements, and grant proposals.
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Researching potential foundation
funding.
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Conducting an executive search for
a Director or Development Staff.
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Troubleshooting a stagnant campaign.
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Planning a one-time fundraising
effort or project
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Brainstorming the strategy for a
solicitation, project, or campaign.
Each of these assignments requires
some background information from your organization, clear
goals and an anticipated product. In most cases there
will be no final report in addition to that product.
Most projects are billed on an hourly basis, and an estimate
will be provided in advance.
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Christine
Graham
Consulting
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South Union Street, #1
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone/Fax:(802)862-0327
Cellphone: (802)343-0659
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| The final stages of the Vermont
State House Historic Restoration project were funded through
a capital campaign, Christine Graham, Consultant. |
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"Every time I listen to you I am so energized to go out and raise money!
Your attitude is so positive and encouraging, and we all need that." |
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"Creating a Conservation
Ethic" Christine Graham has served as consultant to
Shelburne Farms for a major campaign. |
| At the outset I thought I would hear the same old fundraising bromides I used to preach, but this was most refreshingly not the case!" |
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- Consultant with a wide range of nonprofit
clients, with specialization in fundraising and management
issues.
- Editor and Publisher of Nonprofit Vermont
Newsletter, established in 1986; and the Vermont
Directory of Foundations 1986-2006; and the New
Hampshire Directory of Foundations, since 2001.
- Author of several booklets and books on
fundraising techniques and planning. See Publications for
more information and orders.
- Trainer and Presenter of Fundraising
and Management Workshops for Nonprofits.
(not yet campaigns)
- Vermont College of Fine Arts
- Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC)
- Bundy Gallery, Waitsfield, VT
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- Preservation Trust of Vermont 2008 -
- Weston Playhouse Theatre, 2007
- Vermont Symphony Orchestra: $3 million endowment campaign
- Monadnock Conservancy, Keene NH, $3 million endowment campaign following study.
- River Arts, Morrisville, Vt, campaign goal $900,000, 2006
- The Lund Family Center, Burlington, VT, $6 million capital campaign 2006-present
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- Piscataquog Watershed Association, New Boston NH, board and fundraising study, planning and coaching; 2007-
- Gampo Abbey Monastery, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; fundraising planning, 2007-
- Vernon Christian Retirement Home, Vernon Vermont; fundraising coaching, 2007-
- The Haven, campaign coaching, 2007-
- Matilda Gage Foundation, Fayetteville, NH 2007 -
- Vermont Stage Company, annual fund development, 2008-
- Vajra Dakini Nunnery, Lincoln VT; fundraising and campaign planning, 2007-
- Center for Whole Communities, general fundraising assessment and creation of FR Plan. 2007-
- Visiting Nurses Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties: general fundraising following a successful capital campaign (and study)
- Community College of Vermont-establishing a development operation
- Southern Vermont Art Center: occasional campaign coaching and advising, 2006- present
- Lake Champlain Maritime Museum: general fundraising: current and since 1992
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- Goddard College, fundraising planning, 2007-
- The Well School, NH, fundraising planning, 2007-
- Yellow Barn Music School, organizational study and fundraising planning, 2006-07
- Burnham Library, Colchester, VT ; creating an annual appeal; 2006-07Cathedral Square, based in Burlington: developing a fundraising plan, 2006-
- Family Center of Washington County, Vt., occasional campaign coaching following a feasibility study, $3 million capital campaign
- Planned Parenthood Mohawk Hudson, study and campaign, 2000- present ($3 million)
- Fletcher Free Library, Burlington VT, feasibility study for a capital campaign, planning and implementing an annual fund campaign, 2005
- Vermont Land Trust: Capital Campaign: 1998- 2005 ($25 million) and occasional follow up consulting Center for Communication in Medicine, Bennington, developing a fundraising plan. 2006-
- Mad River Glen Cooperative for the Single Chair ($1.5 million): feasibility study for a campaign and related follow-up coaching and training.he Vermont Women's Fund 2006
- Fletcher Allen Health Care, Radiology Oncology Division 2006-07
- Lebanon Libraries, NH, feasibility study fall 2005 and 2006 work leading to a campaign ($4 million building campaign)
- Hildene Historic House:campaign planning, feasibility study: 2004- current; campaign in early stages.
- Homeshare, counsel for a capital campaign for senior and assisted living in South Burlington, VT 2005
- Winooski Community Center, in partnership with the Greater Burlington YMCA.
- Castleton State College: feasibility study, annual fund advising, capital campaign planning, 2003-present
- Shelburne Farms: Planning for a Campaign 1998- 2004
- Westminster Cares, Vt., a study on sustainability and a potential campaign, 2005.
- Dorset Theatre Festival, major gift planning , 2004- present
- Vermont Public Radio: feasibility study and campaign counsel, 2003-present ($10 million, campaign in progress)
- Greater Burlington YMCA: feasibility study for a capital campaign, 2004-06
- The Nature Conservancy, Vermont Chapter: planning following a feasibility study: 2004 – present.
- Winchester Learning Center, Winchester NH, planning for a campaign following a study, 2006.
- Woodbury College and Marlboro College, collaborative study for a credit-bearing program in nonprofit studies, 2005.
- Rosie’s Girls of Northern New England Tradeswomen; program planning and replication, 2005-06
- Middlebury Area Land Trust: annual fund and capital campaign planning , 2003-04
- St. Francis Xavier School: search for a development director: 2004
- Rock Point School, Burlington VT, annual fund consultations 2003-presesnt
- Farm and Wilderness Camps, study and capital campaign, 2000- 2005 ($3 million)
- Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC), feasibility study and campaign counsel, 2002-04.
- Waterbury Revitalization: campaign counsel for a capital campaign to restore the old
Waterbury Railroad station, 2004-05
- Howe Library of Hanover NH: study and capital campaign, 1999- 2004 ($5 million)
- The Grammar School, Putney VT: feasibility study and campaign counsel, 2003-04
- Windham Foundation: feasibility study testing endowment concepts: 2004-05
- Vermont Technical College: developing a plan for a campaign, summer 2004 and alumni study for fundraising, 2005.
- Mobius, the Mentoring Movement, Chittenden County VT, fundraising planning and grants research, 2005
- Vermont Family Forests, via the Aspen Institute: annual fund planning 2004
- Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) of VT and NH, annual fund planning 2004
- The Harris Center, Hancock NH: annual fund planning, 2004
- Merck Forest and Farmland Center: advising on a capital campaign: 2004
- NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) : annual fund advising, 2003
- Burlington City Arts: occasional long-range planning and campaign advising, 1997-present
- Counterpoint Chorale: fundraising planning, 2004
- The Health Center, Plainfield VT; feasibility study and campaign 2003-05
- Campaign to End Childhood Hunger, annual fund advisement, 2003-2004
- Very Special Arts of Vermont, annual fund planning and enhancement, 2002- 03
- Lyric Theatre, Burlington VT, annual fund enhancement, 2002-05
- Mercy Connections, Burlington VT, fundraising planning and training , 2002- 2004
- Main Street Arts, Saxtons River, VT, annual fund planning, 2002- 03
- Circus Smirkus, annual campaign and capital campaign planning, 2001-03
- The Sustainability Institute, Hartland VT, comprehensive planning 2001-02
- Waterbury Congregational Church, campaign planning and advising; 2001-2003
- Northshire History Museum (Manchester, VT): preparation for a campaign, 2001-02
- Lewis Creek Association, Hinesburg VT, 2001- 02
- North Country Animal League: annual fund planning, 2003-04.
- Upper Valley Waldorf School, Quechee VT, feasibility study, 2000-2003
- The Zen Center of Vermont, capital campaign counsel, 2001- 2004
- The Greensboro Church, campaign advisement, 2002- 2003
- Planned Parenthood of Northern New England: campaign counsel, 1998-2002 ($7.5 mil.)
- Humane Society of Chittenden County: Capital Campaign: 1998-2002 ($2.2 million)
- Catamount Trails Association: fundraising planning, 2001- intermittent
- Shard Villa, fundraising training and planning
- Castleton Free Library, general fundraising planning and training, 2002
- Vermont Child Care Apprentice Trust Project: pre-campaign preparation , 2000
- Mater Christi School, fundraising planning , 2001-2002
- Gilbert Hart Library, Wallingford VT, preparation for campaign, 2001
- Vt. Childrens Aid Society, annual fund planning, 2001- 2002
- Stowe Land Trust, annual fundraising planning, 2002
- Charlotte Land Trust, annual fundraising and special campaign, 2001-02
- Pyralisk Art and Community Center, Montpelier, VT , campaign planning 2001-2002
- Parent to Parent, comprehensive fundraising planning, 2001-2002
- Vermont Center for Independent Living, comprehensive fundraising planning, 2001- 03
- Neighborworks Homeownership Project: study for a campaign, 2000
- Project Independence of Barre, Vt., capital campaign preparation , 2001
- Project Harmony: development and planning assessment: 2000-2001
- Vermont Youth Conservation Corps: fundraising assessment, 2001
- Center for Technology, Essex: feasibility study and planning for a campaign, 2000
- Bayley-Hazen Arena Association, Hardwick: feasibility study 2000
- Arlington Area Childcare , capital campaign 1999-2000
- Burke Mountain Academy, capital campaign planning and coaching 1999-2000
- Guilford Community Works, grants and growth management, 1998, 2000
- Champlain Senior Center: annual fundraising planning, 1999-2001
- Camp Common Ground: capital campaign planning, 1999-2000
- Cochrans Ski Area: campaign planning 1999
- Monitor Barns Project of the Richmond Land Trust: Campaign Counsel 1998-99
- Smokey House, campaign strategy development, 1999-2001
- Vermont Housing and Conservation Board (VHCB): research and planning on special fundraising project to match state funds. 2000
- Vt. SOS : grants and fundraising advisory project: 2000
- Mad River Watershed Conservation District, Feasibility Study, 2000
- Vermont Institute for Science, Math and Technology: communications, strategic-planning and organizational assistance, continuation of staff assignments: 1992- 99
- Middlebury Town Hall Theater: feasibility study: 2000
- Ethan Allen Homestead: Development Audit and Fundraising Plan 1998
- Vermont Adult Learning: Development Audit and fundraising plan, 1998
- Episcopal Diocese of Vermont: Feasibility study and Campaign : 1998-intermittent
- Champlain College: Development Audit, 1998
- Rock Point School: Fundraising Plan consultation 1998- intermittent
- Vermont Judicial History Project: organization and grants development 1997-98
- Friends of the Statehouse: capital campaign advising 1997- 99
- Windham Foundation: developing a conference for funders of education, 1998
- First Day of School Foundation: developing educational project, organization and funding systems, 1997- 99
- Aldrich Library of Barre, Vermont: capital campaign study and advising, 1997-99
- Vermont Law School: development assessment, 1998
- Bennington Regional Affordable Housing Corporation: capital campaign 1997-
- Grafton Museum of Natural History, 1996- : capital campaign
- Monteverdi Music School: Annual fundraising and strategic planning 1997-98
- Rutland Land Trust: Annual fundraising planning, 1997- 98
- Vermont Health Foundation: advising, 1997
- Bowse Community Health Foundation, Rutland: training and grant review 1998-present
- Park McCullough House: annual fundraising consultation; 1997-99
- Foundation for Excellent Schools: fundraising consultation, 1998
- The Red Cross of Northern Vermont, 1995-1998, Major Gifts Enhancement
- National Gardening Association: funding planning, ‘90-99
- Fleming Museum of UVM, 1996-7: financial, management assessment, study
- The Paul Foundation: consultations, strategic planning 1990, 1996, other jobs 2001
- Vermont Community Loan Fund, 1996-98 : Capital Campaign
- Central Vermont and Upper Valley NH Red Cross: Capital Campaign 1996-98
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- Woodbury College, Marlboro College Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management and Fundraising, 2008-
- Giving Monadnock: year-long fundraising training program for organizations in Keene, NH area: board component, one-day training, and key note speaker, 2001-06.
- Americorps/VISTA workshops, annually since 2002
- Partners for Sacred Places, New Partners/New Dollars program: 2006-
- Sustainable Fundraising Series, with Vermont Community Foundation and its Technical Assistance Program, three locations and 22 organizations, 2002-03
- The Youth Philanthropy Program, with the Vermont Agency of Human Services and support from the Bay Foundation, for up to 14 groups, 2002-03
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- River Network National, 2006 and 2007, trainings at national conference
- Vermont Museum and Gallery Alliance, key note speaker March 2005; “Getting the Fear Out of Fundraising”
- CONFR, for New Hampshire nonprofits, key note speaker, Spring conference 2004
- VANPO/TAP: Vermont Alliance for Nonprofit Organizations, several workshops per year since 1986-2006 (when it was run by the Vermont Community Foundation)
- Land Trust Alliance (Northeastern regions), 2003-2006
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- St. Michael's College: Course work in Graduate Management and Education Programs, and in the Nonprofit Certificate Program 1993 - 2004 (adjunct faculty)
- University of Vermont, Historic Preservation Program 1995- present (adjunct)
- Community College of Vermont, 1996- 98 (workshops)
- Antioch New England Graduate School: 1988, 1994
- Vermont Library Association: 1998-2001 workshops
- State of Vermont Employee Training, Cyprian Center (grant proposal writing), 1998-2004
- ODI/TAP: Organizational Development Institute, Technical Assistance Program, 1990-98
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- Briarcliff Manor
High School Hall of Distinguished Alumni Award, , 2003
- Grant for book on "becoming a philanthropist";
the Milton Murray Foundation, 1999-00
- Fellow: The Snelling Center for Government,
Leadership Program 1995-96.
- Project Grant: The Bay Foundation, for
Youth Philanthropy Program in Vermont, 2002
- Research Grant: The Paul Foundation, 1993.
Needs assessment and curriculum development for potential advanced
degree and certificate programs
- Business and Professional Women, Bennington
County, VT; Woman of the Year, 1988.
- Vermont Council on the Arts: Citation
for Contribution to the Arts, 1986.
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- "Working from Strength," article on capital campaigns for smaller organizations, Jossey Bass, New Directions for Fundraising Series, March 1999.
- “Is Endowment for Us?” Grassroots Fundraising Journal, Chardon Press, 2002
- Where the Heart Is an allegory on philanthropy, commissioned by the Milton Murray Foundation for Philanthropy, publication pending. 2001
- Starting With Staff: commissioned and published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation; 2001, on first time staffing in a nonprofit organization.
- Applying Yourself: a Primer for Grant Seeking and Writing, 2002, published by CPG Enterprises
- Asking: A Hands-on Learners' Guide to Gift Solicitation, with Practice Makes Perfect, the Accompanying Facilitator's Guide, published by CPG Enterprises, 1998
- Blueprint for a Capital Campaign, An Introduction for Board members, Volunteers and Staff, published by CPG Enterprises, 1997
- "Nonprofit Vermont," newsletter for Vermont nonprofit organizations, published six times per year since 1986.
- Vermont Directory of Foundations: 1986-2006
- New Hampshire Directory of Foundations: annually since 2001
- Keep the Money Coming: A Step by Step Guide to Annual Fundraising
- "What Grantmakers Wish", New England Quarterly, summer 1996
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- Antioch Graduate School, M. Ed. in Organization
and Management, 1982;
- Vermont Law School, Environmental Law Center,
Coursework in Negotiation and Mediation, 1989;
- Bennington College, B.A. in Literature and
Music 1969;
- Simmons College, 1965-67.
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- Task Force on the Nonprofit Sector, 2006-
- Vermont Ethics Network, board member, 2006 -
- The Fund for North Bennington: trustee, grant making fund to benefit the North Bennington, Vermont environs. 1992 - present.
- Sage City Syndicate, North Bennington, VT; community organization. 2006 -
- Vermont Community Foundation: Member; and Member of Founding Team for Technical Assistance Program for Vermont (TAP-VT) 1989 - present
- First Day of School Foundation, founding board member and first chair, 2001- 2005
- Population Community Foundation, board member, 1998- 2005
- Vermont Youth Orchestra: Advisory Board Member 1994 - 00
- School Board of Shaftsbury, VT: Elected Office, 1990-93.
- .Preservation Trust of Vermont: Board of Directors, 1987 - 93.
- Art Selection Committee for State Office Buildings: 1991 - 94.
- Vermont Council on the Arts: Trustee, 1982-85.
- Green Mountain Arts Consortium: first president and trustee, 1970-73.
- United Counseling Service of Bennington: 1979-80.
- Sage City Symphony - cofounder and member of the Board of Directors, 1973 - 88; 1991-96. Board member Emeritus.
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- Association of Fundraising Professionals,
National and New England, since 1985
- National Council on Planned Gifts, since
1998
- Upper Valley Council on Planned Giving,
since founding
- Vermont Community Foundation, member
since founding
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Vermont Institute for Science, Math and
Technology: Director of Resource Development; 1993 - 1998 (
part time); NSF funded education reform project
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The Nature Conservancy, Vermont Chapter,
Director of Development 1988-93 (part time)
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Governor's Institutes of Vermont: Founder,
Executive Director, 1982-88.
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Park McCullough house museum: interim director,
1988.
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Bennington College: Director of Development
and College Relations, Director of Special Projects and Director
of Annual Fund and Alumni Relations; Founder of The July Program
for High School Students, The Bennington Writers Workshop,
the Bennington Abroad Program and the Bennington MFA Program,'76-82;1969-70
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Sage City Symphony: Co-founder and General
Manager, 1973-88, 1991-2. (volunteer)
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American Cancer Society: 1876 Regional Director,
Vermont Chapter
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Hoosac School: 1973-75, Director of Development.
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WBTN radio: commercial copywriter
and education news reporter (1970-73)
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Please feel free to contact the chief
officers of any of my current or former clients for references,
or ask for a separate listing of professional references.
Christine P. Graham
Christine Graham is a specialist in Nonprofit Management and Fundraising. She has worked in the nonprofit sector since 1969 as staff and consultant to organizations of all sizes and in all fields, with a concentration in Northern New England organizations and a programmatic specialization in fundraising. She was the founder of the Governor's Institutes of Vermont and its first director, and established several academic and revenue-generating programs at Bennington College as Director of Special Projects prior to serving there as Director of Development. She served as Consulting Director of Resource Development at the Vermont Institute for Science, Math and Technology (now Vermont Institutes) during its first five years of operation.
Christine Graham has worked with hundreds of nonprofits organizations over the past 35 years, serving as a consultant, writer and teacher since 1982. She specializes in fundraising planning and advisement, with a special focus on capital campaigns and building new and advancing annual fund programs. She has offered training through Giving Monadnock (NH), River Network and Land Trust Alliance (national), TAP and VANPO (VT), Upstate History Alliance (NY), AFP-NNE, CONFR (NH) and other regional organizations. She has taught in the University of Vermont Historic Preservation Program and St. Michael’s College. She consults on all fundraising issues, and conducts studies and assessments for fundraising planning.
Christine Graham is the author of "Keep the Money Coming: a Strategic Guide to Annual Fundraising," "Blueprint for a Capital Campaign," “Asking” and “Practice Makes Perfect,” “Working with Staff” (published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation), and “Applying Yourself” on grant seeking (2002). She is editor and publisher of Nonprofit Vermont Newsletter, and the New Hampshire Directory of Foundations, and was the founding editor of the Vt. Directory of Foundations which is now published by the Vermont Community Foundation. Her offices are in Burlington and Shaftsbury Vermont.
phones: 802-862-0327 Northern VT Office and fax
802-447-0256 Southern VT Office
Cell phone: 802-343-0659
e-mail: cpgraham@sover.net
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Consulting
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South Union Street, #1
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone/Fax:(802)862-0327
Cellphone: (802)343-0659
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NEW - Fund Raising Letters
“If
they really understood what we’re doing, they’d give!”
How many times have you thought this? Get your message across, and raise
more money.
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Thirty-five years of fundraising
letters…writing, teaching, editing and coaching …have
taught me that many organizations need help developing a compelling,
effective fundraising letter. Let me help.
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We talk by phone or
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me with information on your organization and current needs by completing
the simple Letter Prep form. Return your contract with the form and 50%
deposit and you’ll have your first draft within two weeks…sooner
if you arrange it with me in advance. You use the draft with your in-house
or production company printing arrangements. The letter is exclusively
yours.
A single letter, in two versions, including the time and preparation to analyze yourneeds and the message, ranges from $300-$500.
If you want additional help, you
might consider adding these components to our contract:
- Adaptations for donors at different levels
- Design of your giving clubs
- Drafts for the return envelope and other
inserts
- Timeline for mail drop, follow up and
reporting
- Draft of basic thank you schedule and
letters
- Related follow up letters.
Call me, or e-mail, to determine your needs.
There’s nothing mechanical about this process: I believe
in letters that speak from the heart, touch your reader, and
raise money.
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this form in several ways. |
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Download the Letter Prep MS Word
file by clicking the file name to the right. Save it to your computer.
Open it in MS Word. Complete the form, and then send the file back
to me via email. ( cpgraham@sover.net) |
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Click the link to to the right. Print the
form, fill it out and send it back to me by regular mail. |
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To get started, contact me today.
Christine Graham
CPG Enterprises, Inc.
802-862-0327
www.cpgfundraising.com
cpgraham@sover.net |
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Christine
Graham
Consulting
283
South Union Street, #1
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone/Fax:(802)862-0327
Cellphone: (802)343-0659
Email |
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