A fundraising consultant can help organizations identify and cultivate major donors by providing expertise in prospect research, donor segmentation, and cultivation strategies. Consultants can conduct wealth screenings and other research to identify potential major donors and can provide guidance on how to prioritize and segment donors based on their capacity and inclination to give.

Consultants can also assist with creating personalized cultivation plans for major donors, which may include customized communication strategies, exclusive engagement opportunities, and tailored asks that align with donors’ interests and giving history. They can provide training and support to staff and volunteers to help them effectively engage major donors and can help organizations track progress and measure success through the use of donor management software and other tools.