Fundraising/Prospect Research
"I have found Saints
to be highly professional. The research that they produced for
us at LSE was useful, usable and produced on time. I have no
hesitation recommending them to you"
London School of Economics, Office of Development and Alumni
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Saints provide fundraising research and prospect research to all individuals
and organisations who are seeking funds. We also assist other commercial
businesses operating in the sector, such as fundraising consultants. Some
of our recent assignments include:
- Identifying and preparing detailed profiles on new prospects for a
major health charity
- Research into business and social networks of newly appointed board
members for a disability charity
- A benchmarking exercise regarding pricing of fundraising packages
for a leading business school
- Global search and profiling of "lost" alumni for a major academic
institution
- Preparing a list of potential corporate sponsors for an environmental
charity
- Assisting with names for guest lists for fundraising events
The range of research that Saints offers usually falls into a particular
category of research combined with a particular type of research
- Fundraising Strategy – e.g. research to help preparation of
Case for Support
- Warm Prospects – e.g. finding out more about a donor known to
you
- Cold Prospects – e.g. new donor acquisition
- Sector research – e.g. background information and trends
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High net worth individuals
We can provide brief and in-depth profiles on high profile and high
net worth individuals including wealth, business and social connections,
and examples of philanthropic track records.
Individual sample
profile.
Company profiles
We have expertise in producing company profiles in a particular industry
or geographical location to identify potential sponsorship partners.
Our profiles include contact information, financials, key personnel,
and outline community giving and sponsorship criteria.
Sample brief companies profile
and an in-depth
profile.
Trusts and Foundations
We can identify national and international grant-making trusts and
foundations. Our profiles include contact details, grant giving criteria,
exclusions, trustees, and examples of previous grants.
Sample basic
trust profile.
Industry research
We can provide an overview of lucrative industry sectors providing
reports on key companies and trends. Eg. companies operating within
and benefiting from the New Zealand property boom of 2002. Eg. companies
operating within and benefiting from the recent surge in Internet
dating.
Our Research Unit has access to a wide range of international
resources and useful free information for fundraisers.
If you would like to arrange someone to contact you about this service
please click here to fill in our form.
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