Lori Waldrip, Principal, Development Research, LLC

Lori Waldrip is an independent fundraising consultant specializing in development research, prospect management, and grant proposal writing.

Lori brings her clients nine years of prospect research experience with public and private education institutions and social service agencies. She has five years of grant proposal writing experience with education institutions and social service agencies, six years of donor relations experience, and six years of marketing experience with educational and social service agencies.

Through her company, Development Research, LLC., Lori subscribes to the top databases available for prospect research.  These databases provide information on ownership of stock, real estate, and luxury items, and giving to charitable and political organizations, to help you determine your prospects' interest in your organization and ability to give that major gift.  Development Research, LLC also subscribes to a library of periodicals so you don't have to!

LORI WALDRIP'S PROFESSIONAL RESUME:

Development Research, LLC, Prospect Research Consultant, Sept. 2008 - Present

Research individual and foundation funding prospects for nonprofit organizations in support of fundraising campaigns, analyze and synthesize data into reports customized to each organization's needs.

Parent Pathways, Proposal Writer and Prospect Researcher, 2001 - 2005

Wrote grant proposals to raise $500,000 annually from local and national foundations and government entities.  Wrote grant reports.  Maintained foundation relations.  Monitored various print and online sources for new private and public funding opportunities.  Researched individuals to find prospects for fundraising, board membership, volunteer roles and event attendance.  Wrote and distributed press releases.  Wrote articles for annual reports and newsletters.

Metropolitan State College of Denver, Development Researcher, 1997 - 2001

Researched foundation, corporate and individual funding prospects in support of a capital campaign.  Analyzed and compiled data into research reports.  Researched individuals to find prospects for fundraising, board membership, volunteer roles and event attendance.  Wrote donor appreciation letters.  Assisted with writing and preparing grant proposals.

University of Colorado at Denver, Public Information Specialist, 1996 - 1997

Wrote press releases that garnered national and local media attention for CU-Denver.  Wrote copy for radio announcements.  Wrote articles for newsletters and annual reports.  Maintained media relations.

MEMBERSHIPS

Colorado Professional Researchers for Advancement, current member

    Vice President 2001; Programs Director 2000

    Guest speaker at conferences in 2001 and 2000

Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement, current member

EDUCATION

Master of Social Sciences, University of Colorado, 1997  GPA 3.92

Bachelor of Arts, English, with distinction, University of Colorado, 1995