Case Studies
Columbus 2020! Download PDF 
RDG has managed five economic development funding campaigns for our hometown Chamber of Commerce. In 2009/2010, the regional and corporate leadership realigned all regional economic development activities under a new strategic plan, Columbus 2020!. RDG participated in the organizational redesign as a member of the transition team, designed the new funding model, which includes revenue streams for five key initiatives that will be executed by three different organizations.
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce/Forward Atlanta Download PDF
Forward Atlanta is one of the premier regional economic development initiatives in the United States. Over four investment campaigns, RDG has helped generate more than $85 million in all private funds for operating capital. Forward Atlanta is the largest all privately-funded economic development program in the country.
Greensboro Partnership Download PDF
In 2008, RDG completed the first campaign for this unified organization, which includes the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Greensboro Economic Development Alliance and Action Greensboro, and a consortium of six family foundations. The campaign exceeded the $9 million target goal.
Carolinas Gateway Partnership Download PDF
RDG has managed four five-year fundraising campaigns for the Carolinas Gateway Partnership. The initial campaign was completed before the CGP was formalized and the President was hired. Now in its 15th year, the CGP is a prototype example of an effective, small market public-private partnership for economic development.
Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce/Tulsa's Future II Download PDF
In 2010, RDG completed a hybrid campaign that raised over $3 million in new revenue by increasing the pool of investors while chamber staff and Oversight Committee members focused on current investors. This combined effort generated over $16 million for Tulsa’s Future.
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Pat Danahy - President & CEO Greensboro Partnership“After the Greensboro Economic Development Alliance, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and Action Greensboro were organized under the umbrella of the Greensboro Partnership, we retained RDG for our...
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