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Mental Health Center of Denver is a national leader in recovery-focused services to those with severe mental illness. In 2010, Mental Health Center of Denver doubled the patients it serves, but did not double its space. As a result, Mental Health Center of Denver purchased the former North Pavilion of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center at […]

Problem With the LGBT population in Denver and Colorado rapidly expanding, and the need for advocacy, community, health and other services also growing, the Center needed to expand its space, resources and programming. Solution The Center purchased a property in the historic Capitol Hill district for renovation. The building would more than double current space […]

Problem Demands on non-profit institutions for increasing services require deeper understanding, aptitude and relationships in order to secure funds that will enhance current operations and long-term sustainability.  As the number of schools and students partnering with Denver Scholarship Foundation exponentially rose, so too did the need for a higher level chief development officer – one […]

Problem A former Congressman and current partner of a major law firm was being honored by a non-profit society and asked to present remarks at the banquet. Family and work commitments were not affording the time needed to prepare remarks befitting the high caliber of the organization and the attendees. Solution RDM Communications was contacted […]

Problem The Children’s Hospital Research Institute (TCHRI), a national leader in pediatric research, was becoming increasingly dependent on philanthropic donations as Federal funding was stagnant or even decreasing. Solution Ray Merenstein was hired to raise awareness and funding for The Children’s Hospital Research Institute. A structured fundraising campaign, utilizing tools of annual giving, planned giving, […]

Problem Half Hour Power, a resistance interval program performed in a circuit format, had a loyal following of clients in and around its headquarter neighborhoods. The firm was faced with the issue of where to focus its growth – franchising, client base or innovative product. Solution RDM Communications designed and implemented a 15-minute survey instrument […]

Problem Sage Hospitality was preparing to launch its 2005 “Dollars for Dreams” national campaign, inviting guests to donate a dollar to a selected charity for each night of their stay. A new inspirational video for employees of Sage was needed before rolling out the campaign. Solution The HR department at Sage worked with Ray Merenstein […]

Problem Far too many stereotypes were cast upon scientists, and not enough scientists were involved in civic or community outreach to counter such images. Solution Research!America began a series of half and full-day advocacy workshops in partnership with medical, nursing, dental and public health schools across the country. Each workshop trained scientists to write letters […]