Mission Statement
Prospect research and management are fundamental components of a successful fundraising program. The mission of the researcher is to provide timely, relevant and quality prospect information, in an effective and often proactive manner, to achieve maximum philanthropic support.
The mission of the manager is to support fundraising efforts by ensuring that prospects receive strategic and coordinated cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
We accomplish this by:
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Providing consistent and accurate information analysis on prospects based on capability, inclination, and affinity.
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Maintaining a prospect management and tracking system in a relational, central database, which houses and integrates key data and development information.
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Upholding the confidentiality of all research information and communicating the ethical considerations related to prospect research to all involved parties.
Some of our goals include:
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Gathering and analyzing data on candidates and qualified prospects.
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Promoting the use of this analysis by front-line fundraisers.
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Increasing proactive identifications to supplement prospect portfolios.
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Refining existing prospect and proposal management programs.
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Managing major-gift, mid-level, and annual fund prospects in a useful and accessible manner.