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Lisa Calkins

@lisacalkins

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I turn donor, financial, and philanthropic intelligence into fundraising strategy and stronger major-gift pipelines.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to support nonprofit fundraising and advancement teams by turning donor, financial, and philanthropic intelligence into actionable strategy, stronger pipelines, and meaningful donor engagement.

I provide strategic prospect research and donor intelligence that helps nonprofit fundraising teams build stronger pipelines, deepen donor relationships, and advance philanthropic outcomes.

Through Prospect Research Solutions, LLC, I support nonprofits with prospect identification, wealth and capacity assessments, donor screening, audience segmentation, executive briefings, customized profiles, and campaign research.

At Marymount University, I evaluated individual, corporate, foundation, board, and leadership prospects; developed prospect management processes; and delivered concise recommendations for senior leadership and frontline fundraisers.

During 18 years at The National WWII Museum, I supported comprehensive fundraising campaigns that generated more than $600 million in philanthropic support through prospect evaluation, capacity analysis, donor strategy, and portfolio development.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Prospect Research Strategist

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Prospect Research Solutions, LLC

Jan 2020 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Provides strategic prospect research and donor intelligence consulting for nonprofit organizations, including prospect identification, evaluation, and management.

Prospect Research Donor Intelligence Financial Analysis Wealth Screening Prospect Management CRM Raiser's Edge Salesforce IWave Wealth Engine DonorSearch FoundationSearch LexisNexis RelSci LinkedIn

Prospect Research Manager

Marymount University

Apr 2022 - Jul 2025 (3 years 3 months)

Identified and qualified prospects, prepared executive briefings and donor intelligence reports, and supported major gift fundraising through prospect management and moves management.

Prospect Research Donor Analysis Financial Analysis Wealth Screening Prospect Management CRM Raiser's Edge Salesforce IWave Wealth Engine DonorSearch FoundationSearch LexisNexis RelSci LinkedIn

Donor Research Manager

The National WWII Museum

Jan 2004 - Apr 2022 (18 years 3 months)

Provided strategic prospect research and donor intelligence supporting comprehensive fundraising campaigns that generated over $600 million in philanthropic support.