Case Study: Haven of Hope increases fundraising by nearly $400,000 with Bonterra Network for Good

Haven of Hope launches first year-end and capital fundraising campaigns through Bonterra Guided Fundraising, increasing their year-over-year fundraising by nearly $400,000

Haven of Hope, a faith-based ministry in Lake Odessa, Mich., needed a better way to manage donors and grow fundraising after relying on spreadsheets and paper newsletters. With a small staff and no dedicated donor system, the organization struggled to communicate consistently with supporters or launch modern campaigns like GivingTuesday, year-end appeals, and capital fundraising.

Bonterra Network for Good, through its Guided Fundraising solution, gave Haven of Hope a donor database, digital communication tools, segmentation, templates, and fundraising coaching. The organization used these tools to launch its first year-end and capital campaigns, reconnect with lapsed donors, and engage younger supporters online and by text, resulting in nearly $400,000 in year-over-year fundraising growth and over $50,000 more in year-end fundraising since 2019.

Haven of Hope

Melissa Barker

Administrative Secretary