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Demont Associates provides philanthropic counsel and related services to not-for-profit organizations with consulting professionals committed to volunteer-driven fundraising and advancement programs.

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"We work with the very best people when they are at their best volunteering and giving to make a lasting difference in their community. What a privilege it has been to work in philanthropy since 1979, including 30 years as President of Demont Associates!" - Bob Demont

Demont Associates provides strategic and campaign counsel and related services to not-for-profit organizations typically seeking $3 million or more in philanthropic support. We offer an attentive group of consulting professionals committed to volunteer-driven fund-raising and advancement programs.

Our team approach to each assignment provides each client with maximum expertise, optimum accountability, and prompt and reliable service.

The Demont team clearly had personal passion for our mission, which was crucial to earning trust and respect among our volunteers.

Ben Rose, Former Executive Director

The Green Mountain Club, Waterbury Center, VT

The Demont team members are creative problem-solvers that connect very well with our alumni. Most importantly, they are willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.

Peter Hare, Executive Director

Keewaydin Foundation, Salisbury, VT and Ontario, Canada

Hyde aspired to raise about $8M; however, before launching our last campaign, we decided to hire a consulting firm to help us. It was probably the single smartest thing we did. Demont Associates helped us raise $16M – far more than any of our staff or Board members imagined we could raise and six times more than any prior campaign.

Malcolm W. Gauld, President

Hyde Schools, Bath, ME and Woodstock, CT

Demont’s senior officer was very adept at ‘seeing the forest for the trees,’ and helping on major strategic issues along the two-year campaign period.

Bob Clark, Chief Professional Officer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine

None of us envisioned that we had the capacity to raise over $3 million in a year, and our fund-raising programs are stronger than they have ever been.

Mary Ann Allen, Chief Executive Officer

Wildwood Programs, Inc., Schenectady, NY

This was a challenging campaign with several unique obstacles, some unanticipated, and Demont Associates met every one of these with intelligence, perspective, and imagination.

Robert Grabill, Vice President of the Board of Directors

The American Camp Association, New England, Lexington, MA

I initially was unsure about the benefit of a planning study in large part because we had run two successful campaigns before without a study and because it is a lot of money! But the detail of information received and the appreciation expressed by many of those interviewed that we were doing this in a planned and serious way has won me over. I feel that what we learned will not only benefit the planning for the campaign but for a lot of our work in other parts of our effort as well.

Tom Settlemire, Campaign Co-Chair

Brunswick Topsham Land Trust, Brunswick, ME

The Demont team, from the office staff support to the actual arrival and face-to-face time with them in our community, was exceptional, flexible, thorough and very discreet…The results were penetrating and useful.

Griffin Morse, Headmaster

Pinkerton Academy, Exeter, NH

I already view Demont’s senior counselor as a mentor in this industry and feel blessed to have him on the O-AT-KA team. His knowledge of fundraising, camps, and the human instincts make him the strong leader that he is…The study manager's personality and organizational skills are remarkable. She understands her client's needs and goes above and beyond to make herself part of the organization. Many times I reached out to her with professional AND personal questions and she was able to make my job easier, while also being reassuring.

Heather Plati, Executive Director

Camp O-AT-KA, Sebago, ME

I can’t speak highly enough of their qualities. Very fast learners. Collaborative, flexible, personable, reliable, trustworthy, and skillfull.

Tim Glidden, President

Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Topsham, ME

The Forever Cape Campaign was a tremendous success, and it could not have been accomplished without the strategic guidance and training provided by Demont. I really appreciate how Demont raised our sights, took the time to go slow in order to go fast and make big gains, and for helping us navigate a treacherous path through the pandemic.

Ted Darling, Campaign Chair

Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, Cape Elizabeth, ME

The associates on our project conveyed personal warmth, professional respect and expertise in a manner that was unassuming yet assured. It was great to have humor within our conversations. I also felt that they respected and valued our project. It was a pleasure to spend time with this team.

Phoebe Chestna, Board Chair

Brandon Free Public Library, Brandon, VT

The Demont team was easy to talk to and asked appropriate questions. They understand the needs and have a grasp on our community. They quickly figured out who key players were and who or what could be an important component to a successful campaign. They are well experienced in these endeavors.

Susan Gold, MCLA Trustee

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, North Adams, MA

Our community was thrilled with all of our interactions with team Demont. We felt we developed a true partnership with both Bob and John.

Garth Altenburg, Camp Director

Camp Timanous, Raymond, Maine

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