Project: Cheshire County YMCA
- Mr. John E. F. Craig, Executive Director,
and Melinda Hildreth-Honkala, Senior Program Director - 25 Leverett Street, PO Box 647
- Keene, NH 03431
- (603) 352-0447 www.cheshireymca.org
Project Goals
Raise capital funds to build a new dining hall/program center at Camp Takodah, the Cheshire County YMCA's summer facility in Richmond, NH.
Outcome
After conducting a feasibility study, FDA led a successful capital campaign that raised $1.2 million. The YMCA was able to construct a new 7,200 sq. ft. building, renovate some existing camp facilities, and endow some of the new building.
Testimonial
From the moment the FDA staff walked in the door of the Cheshire YMCA they exuded a "can do" atmosphere, along with the professionalism necessary to run a capital campaign from start to finish. FDA started with a feasibility study that laid the groundwork for our successful 1.2 million campaign.
The FDA team had the expertise to communicate the nuts and bolts of a successful campaign from the sidelines, giving the leadership of the YMCA the opportunity to shine in their areas of leadership within the community.
FDA knew from experience that the support staff would give 150% for this campaign if they had a chance to claim ownership. A relationship of teamwork and partnership was developed that is still felt today
— Melinda Hildreth-Honkala, Senior Program Director, Cheshire County YMCA