Hello, my name is Joan Ogwumike.

I am a Prospect Researcher with extensive skills and experiences in prospect research, strategy and engagement, portfolio development, major and principal gift research, proactive research, and prospect research consultancy. I have held the role of prospect researcher at organizations focused on civic engagement, youth empowerment, higher education, and culture and humanities.

I hope you enjoy my Diary as I creatively and thoughtfully explore all things prospect research and fundraising.

Make sure to share my entries with those in the nonprofit space so everyone can partake in the learning experience.

Thank you!

Featured in…

People in Fundraising. A Nonprofit Podcast. Featuring Joan Ogwumike and Elizabeth Roma, and hosted by Tim Wilson. (January 2024)

“Strategic International Prospecting” Presented by PYRO Talks (UK Fundraisers & Prospect Researchers) - RIF Handbook Special (September 2023)

Ethics in Prospect Development – Presented by AFP Chicago – Panelist discussing ethics, vetting, and data usage (October 2022)

Break it to make it! Profiles should reflect the prospect, not the temple – Prospect Institute #Chatbytes (April 2021)

Identity and Blackness in Prospect Development – The Helen Brown Group (February 2021)

The other side of furlough – The Helen Brown Group (July 2020)

How Prospect Research Can Help Nonprofits Become Less Racist and More Inclusive – Community Centric Fundraising (July 2020)

The 3 Elements of a Prospect Development Blog – Apra International Connections (January 2020)

It Takes A Village Best Practices for Principal Gift Pipeline Management – Apra International Connections (September 2018)

Disclaimer: All views expressed on A Researcher’s Diary do not represent the opinions of organizations that I am affiliated with.