Moving Participants and Donors to Action!
We have a proven history creating engaging, profitable experiences.
We know how to engage.
Our services range from consulting on individual event elements to complete oversight and direction of all event operations. We work with organizations that have had a lot of previous event experience as well as those that have never held a single event before.
Proven Results.
We are proud to work with numerous organizations to help them achieve their fundraising and donor engagement goals through powerful events.
MN Opera Beyond the Gala
Proven Results - Raised 41% over Fund-a-Need goal with an increase of more than 9% over entire revenue goal and 10% fewer audience members than planned.
MN OPERA Benefit
Proven Results - Largest Fund-a-Dream donations in 5 years. 41% of donors were first-time MN Opera donors, Largest gala audience ever with over 8,000 viewers.
Cheers to 10 Years!
Proven Results - First virtual fundraiser for the organization. Event developed and launched online in three weeks. Financial goals met. High engagement from existing and new donors.
Arm in Arm in Action
Proven Results - Record results for any event in the organization’s 20-year history. 150% of financial goal reached. More than $150,000 was raised during an event with a financial goal of $100,000. Huge increase in new donors.
Theater Latté Da LIVE
Proven Results - Live intro and Q&A segments to announce an organizational shift as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Extremely high online engagement. Considerable donations received as a result of an event that was meant as an informational announcement, not a fundraiser.
Raise the Woof and MEOW!
Proven Results - Fund-a-Need goal raised 49% over previous year’s event.
Night of Champions
Proven Results - Live broadcast! Fundraising celebration incorporating both live and pre-recorded elements. Achieved a 68% net increase over previous year live event. 38% first time donors.
Achieving Dreams Breakfast
Proven Results - Total of 18% increase over past year’s event while decreasing the cost per dollar raised by 27%.
True Friends Virtual Lunch
Proven Results - Virtual event raised 349% over original donation goal. Extremely high engagement from current and past donors. Event conceived of and launched in 15 days.
180 Degrees Gala
Proven Results - “Broke all fundraising records” - attendance, silent auction, Fund-a-Need and first ever live auction with many items being sold multiple times.
Celebrate the Love
Proven Results - Sold out brunch event raised the most in Celebrate the Love event history.
Avivo Mission + Mingle
Proven Results - Fundraising fashion show exceeded previous year’s donations with 30% fewer attendees. proceeds furnished two renovated apartments to house families in need.
True Friends Belong Together - A Show and Tell Fundraiser
Proven Results - Exceeded financial goals for the second virtual event of the year. Event engaged clients, donors, staff and volunteers, paving the way for the camps to reopen.
Some of the services we offer:
Partner to determine fundraising, engagement, and programmatic goals
Create donor engagement plans including pre-and post-event
Advise on effective event strategies
Function as point person with event venue leaders
Structure sponsorship opportunities
Create profitable fund-a-need opportunities
Develop production timeline
Create an engaging runs-of-shows
Write effective scripts
Direct filming
Lead committee meetings
Source music to enhance the event experience
Develop event branding consistent with the organization’s image
Edit footage to create a seamless production
Partner to create social media advertising and engagement plans
What people are saying.
“I was so impressed with the quality of the program Christopher Hermann Productions created for our virtual fundraising event. It was second to none.”
Lesley, Retail/Marketing Consultant, Non-Profit Board Member
“Christopher partnered to develop a strategy, theme, and produce my nonprofit's first-ever virtual fundraising event. He inspired us during challenging times and produced an engaging, professional and impactful event. We set a stretch goal and are exceeding our wildest expectations.”
Mary - President of a Branding Agency
“Your involvement, dedication, skill and expertise injected energy, hope, professionalism and inspiration into our fundraising during a time when we all needed it. For so many long-standing donors were especially inspired to give even more while commenting on how much they enjoyed the event. People gave more and people watched additional videos on our YouTube channel!”
John - President of a large non-profit organization
“We can’t thank you enough for guiding our team through the process of creating our first ever virtual fundraising lunch. Your enthusiasm was infectious. Your creativity was inspiring. Your confidence was reassuring, and your technical savvy was superb. You created a turnkey event that was seamless…AND effective! We are so grateful for all you did to make the event a success. We’ve had nothing but positive, enthusiastic compliments from our guests, board and staff. Thank you!”
Ruth - Senior Director of Development of a large non-profit organization