Job Summary:

The Fundraising, Prospect Research & Administrative Consultant is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and organizing potential funders, researching donor prospects, and supporting clients in developing and executing fundraising strategies. This role involves conducting in-depth donor research, managing outreach and engagement efforts, preparing fundraising materials, and providing administrative and strategic support to ensure the success of client fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Prospect Research & Fundraising
- Research, identify, evaluate, and organize prospective donors, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities.
- Analyze financial records, donor databases, and other data sources to produce detailed prospect briefings.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies aligned with client goals and financial targets.
- Prepare compelling pitch decks, donor briefings, solicitation strategies, grant applications, and fundraising materials.
- Manage outreach, follow-up, and engagement efforts to secure new and incremental funding.
- Track and analyze donor engagement and fundraising performance, providing recommendations for improvement.
Donor Relations & Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors through effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Schedule and conduct meetings with donors to cultivate partnerships and secure commitments.
- Oversee the writing and presentation of proposals to new and existing funding partners.
- Demonstrate strong networking capabilities and establish connections with corporate and private sector stakeholders.
Administrative & Operational Support
- Provide administrative support for fundraising initiatives, including scheduling meetings, drafting correspondence, and maintaining donor databases.
- Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping of donor engagement and fundraising progress.
- Assist in organizing meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining electronic records.
- Support operational tasks to ensure seamless execution of client projects.
- Exhibit professional communication skills via phone, email, and written correspondence.

Collaboration & Reporting
- Work closely with fundraising consultants, project leads, and key team members on client accounts to ensure successful fundraising outcomes.
- Prepare and submit detailed reports outlining fundraising activities, donor engagements, and progress toward financial targets.
- Support the development and implementation of organization-wide fundraising oversight, monitoring, and coordination strategies.
- Participate in internal team meetings, training sessions, and strategic planning discussions to enhance overall fundraising efforts.
- Attend "Disrupters" meetings, BPC internal team meetings, and client fundraising strategy sessions as required.

Qualifications & Skills:

Proven experience in fundraising, donor research, nonprofit development, or a related field.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, evaluate, and organize donor information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and donor engagement.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team environment.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in donor databases, CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and research tools.
Experience in strategic planning, goal setting, and performance evaluation for fundraising initiatives.

Success Metrics:

Growth in donor engagement and funding commitments secured.
Accuracy, depth, and effectiveness of prospect research and reports.
Timeliness and quality of fundraising strategies, proposals, and donor briefings.
Contribution to strategic planning, process improvements, and overall fundraising effectiveness

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape and drive impactful fundraising initiatives while leveraging data-driven research and relationship-building strategies to support client success.

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