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Estee Pierce

prospect research + PHILANTHROPY strategy



Partnering with nonprofit organizations to help expand fundraising horizons.
Working with philanthropists for mission-aligned project guidance.
Practical capacity building through prospect research and wealth screening consultation.




Estee Pierce is an independent researcher and philanthropy consultant focused on arts, education, environment, and social change nonprofit organizations.

She has led prospect research and development operations at New York University and Friends of the High Line, and began her career as a research analyst in the development department of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Before entering the field of nonprofit prospect development, Estee was a financial reporter for Dow Jones. She holds a BA in English and art history from Vassar College and an MS in fundraising and grantmaking from NYU’s Heyman Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising. Estee is past president of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement of Greater New York.





Services


Philanthropic Research GUIDANCE:
Drawing on a strong background in the nonprofit sector, I conduct rigorous due diligence research to help foundations advance their missions and values.
My expertise includes issues-focused research, strategic analysis, and due diligence; evaluating organizational effectiveness and alignment with foundation priorities; vetting grants; and serving as a liaison between grantees and board members.
Prospect Research:
With nearly two decades of prospect development experience, I partner with nonprofits to translate data into effective fundraising strategies. My services include training in-house teams, creating comprehensive prospect dossiers, understanding donor priorities, developing connection strategy with potential donors, and preparing organizations for crucial fundraising meetings.



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646-295-3477  |  esteepierce@gmail.com