Experienced Philanthropic Associate Consultant

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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