Poonam Prasad
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LinkedIn User
I would highly recommend Poonam Prasad for your fundraising counsel and consulting needs. Poonam was originally retained to research and design an individual giving campaign centered around key Project FIND events. When the pandemic hit and we had to readjust our fundraising repertoire for the year, Poonam pivoted and focused her service provision to advising on ways we could instead meet our goals in an online and virtual environment. The end result of our work with Poonam was that Project FIND not only met but well exceeded its yearly individual giving targets. Additionally, through my work with Poonam, I now have a toolbox of helpful ideas, strategies and information that I gained from our meetings which covered a multitude of fundraising topics and tasks. She is truly multitalented with knowledge on all aspects of fundraising. I can’t say enough about Poonam and her terrific team.
Brooke Bates
Back in 2006/2007, I took a course on Prospect Research with Poonam where I acquired invaluable knowledge and research skills that I use frequently today. Through her clear instruction and subtle humor, I learned how to think critically and gain perspective in determining a prospect's capacity and inclination to give. In addition, Poonam stressed the importance of being resourceful and that most information is free and right at your finger tips. Since then, I've continued to use her investigative approach to build portfolios in various positions and feel that I could always contact her for feedback when needed.
LinkedIn User
I would highly recommend Poonam Prasad for your fundraising counsel and consulting needs. Poonam was originally retained to research and design an individual giving campaign centered around key Project FIND events. When the pandemic hit and we had to readjust our fundraising repertoire for the year, Poonam pivoted and focused her service provision to advising on ways we could instead meet our goals in an online and virtual environment. The end result of our work with Poonam was that Project FIND not only met but well exceeded its yearly individual giving targets. Additionally, through my work with Poonam, I now have a toolbox of helpful ideas, strategies and information that I gained from our meetings which covered a multitude of fundraising topics and tasks. She is truly multitalented with knowledge on all aspects of fundraising. I can’t say enough about Poonam and her terrific team.
Brooke Bates
Back in 2006/2007, I took a course on Prospect Research with Poonam where I acquired invaluable knowledge and research skills that I use frequently today. Through her clear instruction and subtle humor, I learned how to think critically and gain perspective in determining a prospect's capacity and inclination to give. In addition, Poonam stressed the importance of being resourceful and that most information is free and right at your finger tips. Since then, I've continued to use her investigative approach to build portfolios in various positions and feel that I could always contact her for feedback when needed.
LinkedIn User
I would highly recommend Poonam Prasad for your fundraising counsel and consulting needs. Poonam was originally retained to research and design an individual giving campaign centered around key Project FIND events. When the pandemic hit and we had to readjust our fundraising repertoire for the year, Poonam pivoted and focused her service provision to advising on ways we could instead meet our goals in an online and virtual environment. The end result of our work with Poonam was that Project FIND not only met but well exceeded its yearly individual giving targets. Additionally, through my work with Poonam, I now have a toolbox of helpful ideas, strategies and information that I gained from our meetings which covered a multitude of fundraising topics and tasks. She is truly multitalented with knowledge on all aspects of fundraising. I can’t say enough about Poonam and her terrific team.
Brooke Bates
Back in 2006/2007, I took a course on Prospect Research with Poonam where I acquired invaluable knowledge and research skills that I use frequently today. Through her clear instruction and subtle humor, I learned how to think critically and gain perspective in determining a prospect's capacity and inclination to give. In addition, Poonam stressed the importance of being resourceful and that most information is free and right at your finger tips. Since then, I've continued to use her investigative approach to build portfolios in various positions and feel that I could always contact her for feedback when needed.
LinkedIn User
I would highly recommend Poonam Prasad for your fundraising counsel and consulting needs. Poonam was originally retained to research and design an individual giving campaign centered around key Project FIND events. When the pandemic hit and we had to readjust our fundraising repertoire for the year, Poonam pivoted and focused her service provision to advising on ways we could instead meet our goals in an online and virtual environment. The end result of our work with Poonam was that Project FIND not only met but well exceeded its yearly individual giving targets. Additionally, through my work with Poonam, I now have a toolbox of helpful ideas, strategies and information that I gained from our meetings which covered a multitude of fundraising topics and tasks. She is truly multitalented with knowledge on all aspects of fundraising. I can’t say enough about Poonam and her terrific team.
Brooke Bates
Back in 2006/2007, I took a course on Prospect Research with Poonam where I acquired invaluable knowledge and research skills that I use frequently today. Through her clear instruction and subtle humor, I learned how to think critically and gain perspective in determining a prospect's capacity and inclination to give. In addition, Poonam stressed the importance of being resourceful and that most information is free and right at your finger tips. Since then, I've continued to use her investigative approach to build portfolios in various positions and feel that I could always contact her for feedback when needed.
Experience
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Prasad Consulting & Research
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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1989 - Present
Fundraising consulting firm specializing in setting up and growing major gift and high-end direct mail programs,and prospect research units. Services provided include development audits, board and staff training, board development, capital campaign studies and counsel and advanced research. Over 100 national, International and local nonprofits served to-date. Repeat clients and referrals make up the bulk of our business. Fundraising consulting firm specializing in setting up and growing major gift and high-end direct mail programs,and prospect research units. Services provided include development audits, board and staff training, board development, capital campaign studies and counsel and advanced research. Over 100 national, International and local nonprofits served to-date. Repeat clients and referrals make up the bulk of our business.
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Columbia University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Faculty Member
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Sep 2016 - 2020
Taught the graduate level course "Prospect Research: Techniques & Technologies" in the Master's program in Nonprofit Management Previously taught "Research in Fundraising" Taught the graduate level course "Prospect Research: Techniques & Technologies" in the Master's program in Nonprofit Management Previously taught "Research in Fundraising"
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Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Sep 2004 - Aug 2019
Taught a course on Fundraising Research for 15 years.. Taught a course on Fundraising Research for 15 years..
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Various
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India, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA
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Magazine Editor, Investigative reporter, Freelance Writer, Advertising copywriter
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1979 - 1989
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Education
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Loreto College of Calcutta University,
BA (Hons.), English Literature -
La Martiniere for Girls, Calcutta