Ajala Olawale

Donor Prospect Research and Stewardship

GoFundMe • Freelance

Jun 2024 - Sep 2025 • 1 yr 3 mos

I specialize in donor prospect research and stewardship, helping nonprofit organizations identify, engage, and retain donors who are aligned with their mission and funding priorities. My approach combines strategic research, relationship management, and data-driven insights to build a strong pipeline of individual, corporate, and foundation supporters. I conduct in-depth prospect research using publicly available information, philanthropic databases, annual reports, IRS filings, and other reliable sources to identify high-potential donors and funding opportunities. I evaluate prospects based on their giving history, philanthropic interests, financial capacity, geographic focus, and alignment with organizational goals. This enables nonprofits to focus their fundraising efforts on donors who are most likely to support their programs. In addition to prospect identification, I create detailed donor profiles that provide actionable insights for fundraising teams. These profiles include donor interests, previous charitable contributions, affiliations, funding priorities, and recommended engagement strategies. I also organize prospect pipelines, prioritize donor outreach, and support moves management to ensure meaningful and timely engagement. My stewardship services are designed to strengthen donor relationships and encourage long-term support. I assist organizations in developing personalized donor communication plans, thank-you letters, impact reports, stewardship emails, and recognition strategies that demonstrate appreciation and build trust. I help establish systems for tracking donor interactions, monitoring engagement, and maintaining accurate donor records to improve retention and recurring giving.