What our clients say about us:

Working with Gary Friedmann & Associates has been one of the most positive working experiences of my professional life.
— Ruth Eveland, Director, Jesup Memorial Library, Bar Harbor

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.
— Phil Whitney, President, Great Cranberry Island Historical Society

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!
— Dustin Smiley, Board President, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor

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.
— KLARA TAMMANY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR WISDOM'S WOMEN, Lewiston

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.
— Matt Markot, Executive Director, Loon Echo Land Trust, Bridgton

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.
— JEFF JOHNSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN'S CENTER, Augusta

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.
— Kim Kettler, Fmr. Director of Development, Schoodic Institute, Winter Harbor

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.
— MARTIN J. SNIDER, PAST PRESIDENT, ISLAND HEALTH & WELLNESS FOUNDATION, Deer Isle-Stonington

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.
— SUSAN EDSON, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN, BASS HARBOR MEMORIAL 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.
— Ellen Baum, Board President, Friends of Baxter State Park

SERVICES PROVIDED

Major Gifts Program Development

Volunteer Solicitor Training

Writing/Design Anniversary Appeal Package