A Fundraising Consultant is a person who is paid by a charity to advise on fundraising, but who does not himself make a solicitation on behalf of the charity for money or property. Hence a fundraising consultant might draft advertising material, advise on target donors, fundraising strategies etc. Fundraising consultants can:
"Train and motivate people in all aspects of fundraising.
"Create fundraising plans and help implement and evaluate those plans.
"Research prospective donors and write proposals if needed.
"Set up a data base for keeping track of donor information.
"Conduct feasibility studies.
"Conduct direct mail campaigns.
"Help board members understand their responsibilities, and help organizations recruit and train good board members.
"Study and recommend structural changes in an organization to improve functioning and fundraising efficiency.
"Help hire fundraising staff.
"Set up any other fundraising strategy that an organization has decided to use.
"Manage mailing lists and donor information.
