Case Study: Project Being There achieves nonprofit growth and fundraising success with SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty

Project Being There - Customer Case Study

The non-profit customer, Project Being There, was founded by Tracy Foster to provide aid to a Vietnamese orphanage and needed to establish a formal 501(c)(3) organization to raise funds. They turned to the vendor, SCORE Mentors Berks and Schuylkill Cty, for assistance with the legal certification process and to develop a foundational business and marketing plan.

SCORE counselor Chuck Christiansen helped the group successfully file for their non-profit status and create the necessary strategic plans. As a result, Project Being There raised $14,000 in its first two years, funding critical orphanage improvements in water filtration, sanitation, and health. The publicity from their work led to a feature on NBC Nightly News, which significantly increased donations and volunteer support. SCORE's guidance was credited with providing the solid business foundation that enabled this success and growth.

Project Being There

Tracy Foster

Owner