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Jonathan P.

Knoxville, Tennessee

$49/hr
5.0
164 jobs

I help founders and small business owners tell their story compellingly and get it funded. Most consultants do one or the other. I do both โ€” and the combination is what makes the difference between work that goes nowhere and a funded deal that moves your business forward. What I bring that most freelancers can't: I've been the banker. I was a C-suite banker and led one of the top SBA lending operations in my state, which means I know exactly how underwriters think, what kills a deal before it starts, and how to position your business for approval. I've also been the founder โ€” three times โ€” and led due diligence for one of the largest angel syndicates in the US. I currently led the GTM strategies for a $12B company. I know what investors and lenders want to see because I've been on both sides of the table. Today I run a capital and go-to-market advisory practice helping businesses access debt and equity capital and launch market dominating products through top-notch GTM strategies. What I deliver: Documentation - Lender-ready business plans built around how banks actually underwrite - Investor pitch decks that lead with what capital allocators care about - SBA loan packaging and deal structuring for 7(a) and 504 programs - Financial projections that hold up under scrutiny - Executive summaries and investor memorandums for equity raises - Go-to-Market audits and actionable playbooks Capital Advisory - SBA 7(a) and 504 deal origination and placement - Commercial loan brokering and lender matching - Equity raise strategy and investor positioning for growth-stage founders - Debt structuring and lender negotiation - I have a network of over 200+ investors and lenders GTM Advisory - Market sizing and segmentation (TAM/SAM/SOM analysis) - Ideal customer profile (ICP) definition and buyer persona development - Competitive landscape mapping and differentiation strategy - Product-market fit validation and messaging frameworks - Pricing and packaging strategy Who I work with: Small business owners who need SBA financing. Founders preparing for a debt or equity capital raise. Growth-stage businesses that need someone who has done this before, not someone figuring it out alongside them. Why clients come back: I work fast, I think at the executive level, and I don't pad engagements. You get the thinking you need, documentation that performs, and where relevant, the capital relationship that closes the deal. If you are looking to grow, need a funded business, and not just a finished document โ€” let's talk.

  • Fundraising
  • Presentation Design
  • FinTech Consulting
  • Business Plan
  • Management Consulting
  • Venture Capital
  • Venture Capital Consulting
  • Small Business Administration
  • Investor Roadshow
Kenny A.

Ibadan, Nigeria

$5/hr
5.0
5 jobs

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ž๐œ๐ค ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ง'๐ญ ๐›๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ข๐๐ง'๐ญ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฆ๐ž๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ . You can have the strongest idea in the room, but if your slides are cluttered, your story is unclear, or the design looks unpolished, investors and clients move on before you finish talking. That's the problem I solve. I'm a presentation designer and pitch deck specialist with years helping startup founders, SaaS companies, corporate teams, and coaches turn complex ideas into clear, convincing visual stories. The problems I solve Your pitch deck isn't getting investor callbacks. I rebuild your story using proven investor frameworks problem, solution, traction, ask structured to build confidence fast. Your slides look fine but don't convince anyone. I go beyond aesthetics. Every slide is built with purpose: the right content, in the right order, with the right visual weight. Your presentation feels messy or hard to follow. I bring structure, clean typography, and visual hierarchy that makes complex ideas feel simple. You have raw content but no idea how to present it. I take your notes, data, and ideas and shape them into a narrative your audience can actually follow. Who I work with Startup founders raising capital, decks built around the structure that gets funding: clear problem/solution, credible traction, financials that build confidence. SaaS companies and corporate teams, sales decks, executive presentations, and board reviews that position your brand as the premium choice in the room. Coaches, consultants, and agencies, decks that package your methodology and offers in a way that wins clients and supports higher rates. Services Investor pitch deck design & redesign SaaS pitch deck redesign Startup fundraising decks PowerPoint slide design & template creation PowerPoint deck creation & redesign Canva presentation design & redesign Canva pitch deck design Canva templates & workbooks Canva PDF design Rebuilding presentations in Google Slides Sales & marketing presentations Corporate & executive decks Data visualization & infographics Slide deck production (multi-slide, template-based projects) Business proposals & company profiles Webinar & training presentations AI-Generated Presentation Cleanup AI Presentation Redesign AI-Generated Design Refinement Professional Canva Recreation AI Design Polishing AI-Generated Graphics Replacement AI Presentation Professionalization Editable Charts and Graphics What you get Strategic storytelling, not just pretty slides, a narrative built to move your audience from skepticism to action. Custom design, every slide built intentionally for your brand and audience. Clear data visualization, metrics and charts turned into visuals people actually understand. On-time delivery deadlines are non-negotiable; fast turnaround available for urgent projects. Fully editable files, delivered in PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides, or Keynote, yours to update anytime. Revisions until it's right. Tools PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides, Keynote, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop If your next pitch, proposal, or board presentation actually matters, send me a message and tell me about your project. ๐—œ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜…๐˜ ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต, ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—น, ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€, ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€. ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น ๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ท๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜. Presentation Design, PowerPoint Presentation Design, Business Presentation Design, Marketing Presentation Design, Visual Presentation Design, Presentation Slide Design, Presentation Redesign, Pitch Deck Design, Investor Pitch Deck Creation, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Corporate Presentation Design, Sales Presentation Design, Branding & Brand Consistency, Visual Storytelling, Slide Layout Design, Typography, Data Visualization, Information Hierarchy, Creative Direction, Communication Design, Graphic Design, Business Communication, Audience Engagement Strategy, Professional Slide Formatting, Modern Presentation Design, Presentation Strategy, Editable Slide Deck Creation, Startup Pitch Presentation, Executive Presentation Design, Presentation Revamp, Prezi, Keynote presentation, Canva presentation design, canva design

  • Presentation Design
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Pitch Deck
  • Business Presentation
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Google Slides
  • Sales Presentation
  • Visual Presentation Design
  • Infographic
  • Data Visualization
  • Canva
  • Graphic Design
  • Financial Presentation
  • Fundraising Presentation
  • Training Presentation
  • Social Media Imagery
  • Pitchbook
  • Marketing Presentation
  • GSLIDES
  • Education Presentation
Njideka Nancy N.

Lagos, Nigeria

$65/hr
4.8
180 jobs

Building investor pipelines, booking qualified meetings, and generating business opportunities all come down to one thing: reaching the right people with the right message through a structured process. I help startups, B2B companies, agencies, professional service firms, founder led businesses, and event organizations build targeted outreach systems for fundraising, investor engagement, sponsorship partnerships, lead generation, appointment setting, and business development. With 5+ years in fundraising operations, investor outreach, investor list building, and sales & business development, I have built 200+ highly targeted investor and prospect lists and supported fundraising efforts exceeding $100M+ across Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, B, C, and D rounds. My background spans fundraising operations, venture capital analysis, investment research, market analysis, investor targeting, and business development, giving me a deeper understanding of how investors evaluate opportunities, assess markets, and make investment decisions. I understand investment thesis alignment, fundraising readiness, competitive positioning, investor psychology, and the importance of connecting businesses with the right investors, prospects, sponsors, and strategic partners. โ”โ”โ” FUNDRAISING OPERATIONS & INVESTOR OUTREACH โ”โ”โ” โ†’ Investor list building across angel investors, VCs, family offices, private equity firms, and institutional investors โ†’ Investor targeting based on investment thesis, sector, geography, stage, check size, portfolio fit, and fundraising strategy โ†’ Fundraising support across Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, and Series D โ†’ Investor outreach via cold email and LinkedIn, personalized to investor portfolio, thesis, and psychology โ†’ Investor CRM management, fundraising pipeline tracking, investor relations support, and outreach execution โ†’ Pitch deck and fundraising material alignment with investor expectations โ†’ Research tools: Crunchbase | PitchBook | Tracxn | AngelList | LinkedIn Sales Navigator โ”โ”โ” SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT โ”โ”โ” โ†’ Outbound system design using cold email, LinkedIn outreach, and multichannel prospecting โ†’ ICP development, prospect list building, lead enrichment, and strategic targeting โ†’ Appointment setting, follow up cadences, pipeline progression, and outreach execution โ†’ Account based outreach, messaging optimization, and relationship driven prospecting โ†’ Sponsorship outreach and brand partnership prospecting for events, conferences, creator brands, founder led businesses, and media companies โ†’ CRM setup and pipeline management using HubSpot, Zoho CRM, GoHighLevel, Salesforce, and Google Sheets โ†’ Email deliverability including SPF, DKIM, DMARC, mailbox warm up, domain rotation, and inbox placement โ†’ Workflow automation using Make, Zapier, and API based workflows โ†’ Outreach and prospecting tools: Clay | Apollo | Instantly | Smartlead | Lemlist | HeyReach | LinkedIn Sales Navigator โ†’ AI assisted prospect research and outreach personalization using Clay, Apollo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator โ”โ”โ” INVESTMENT, VC & MARKET ANALYSIS โ”โ”โ” โ†’ Venture capital research, investment research, and market analysis โ†’ Competitive landscape analysis, fundraising readiness research, and investor fit analysis โ†’ Industry mapping, sector analysis, and market intelligence for fundraising and business growth โ†’ Strategic research for startups, founder led businesses, and growth companies โ”โ”โ” WHO I WORK WITH โ”โ”โ” โ†’ Startups raising capital and building investor pipelines โ†’ Founders needing structured fundraising operations and investor outreach โ†’ B2B and SaaS companies building outbound systems and business development pipelines โ†’ Agencies, consultants, CFO firms, RIAs, and service businesses seeking lead generation, appointment setting, and business development support โ†’ Event organizations, media companies, and founder led brands seeking sponsorship outreach and strategic partnerships I do not believe in mass outreach or generic lists. Every investor list, prospect list, sponsorship list, and outreach campaign is curated, researched, and structured to generate qualified meetings, stronger investor engagement, real conversations, and measurable outcomes. If you need help building investor pipelines, generating qualified business opportunities, running structured outreach, or creating a repeatable process for fundraising, sponsorships, and business development โ€” reach out and let's build it.

  • Fundraising
  • List Building
  • Venture Capital
  • Investment Research
  • Private Equity
  • Investor List
  • Lead Generation
  • Contact List
  • Venture Capital Consulting
  • Pitchbook
  • Investor Overview
  • Market Research
  • Sales Development
  • Business Development
  • Appointment Setting
  • Outreach Strategy
  • Outbound Sales
BriAnna K.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

$100/hr
4.8
387 jobs

Most pitch decks and presentations donโ€™t fail because of design. They fail because the message is not structured for decision making. I help startups, founders, and companies turn complex ideas into clear, decision driven presentations, whether thatโ€™s for investors, clients, or internal leadership. I specialize in pitch deck design, investor presentations, sales decks, and corporate presentations that are built around one goal: ๐Ÿ‘‰ Make your message easy to understand and impossible to ignore. Over the past few years, Iโ€™ve worked with 300+ startups and businesses across different stages, from early ideas to growth stage companies, creating presentations used for: Investor fundraising (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A & Series B pitch decks) Sales presentations and client acquisition decks Corporate presentations for strategy and executive communication Startup pitch decks for accelerators and VC meetings ๐Ÿงฉ My approach (what makes my work different): Most designers start with visuals. I start with clarity of thinking. Every presentation is built through a simple structure: ๐Ÿ‘‰ Message clarity โ†’ Narrative flow โ†’ Visual hierarchy This ensures your deck doesnโ€™t just look professional, it actually guides decision-making in real time. Because in high-stakes presentations, clarity is not optional; itโ€™s the advantage. ๐Ÿš€ Services I offer: Pitch Deck Design for Startups (Investor & Fundraising decks) Presentation Design for Sales & Business Development Corporate & Executive Presentation Design Investor Pitch Deck Storytelling & Structure Presentation Redesign & Optimization If you need a pitch deck designer or presentation designer who understands both design and communication strategy, I can help you turn your ideas into a presentation that actually performs in real conversations. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Feel free to reach out. Iโ€™m happy to review your deck or idea before we begin. Pitch Deck Design | Investor Pitch Deck | Startup Pitch Deck | Fundraising Pitch Deck | Presentation Design | Business Presentation | Investor Presentation | Sales Presentation | Google Slides Presentation | Keynote Presentation | Sales Deck | Marketing Presentation | Presentation Template | Custom PowerPoint Template | Corporate Deck | Executive Deck | Training Presentation | Educational Presentation

  • Fundraising
  • Presentation Design
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Keynote
  • Google Slides
  • Pitch Deck
  • Graphic Design
  • Fundraising Presentation
  • Canva
  • Business Presentation
  • Visual Presentation Design
  • Presentations
  • Sales Presentation
  • PPTX
  • Template Design
  • Figma
Victoria E.

Surulere, Nigeria

$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs

f you've ever handed over a pitch deck and felt it didn't match how good your idea actually is, I know that feeling, and it's exactly the gap I close. I'm Victoria, a presentation designer specializing in investor-ready pitch decks, business presentations, and fundraising materials, built in Canva, PowerPoint, or Google Slides, whichever your deck already lives in. I have a Computer Science background, so every deck I touch is built with structure and logic underneath the design, not just color and spacing. Most of the decks I'm hired for already have the hard part done: the copy, the brand guidelines, the data, the story. What's usually missing is the visual execution, the layout, hierarchy, and typography that make a deck feel premium and investor-ready instead of like a template. That's exactly where I come in. WHAT I DESIGN FOR YOU: PITCH DECK & INVESTOR PRESENTATION DESIGN Investor-ready pitch decks, seed and fundraising presentations, and financial and business presentations for startups, founders, and VC-facing rounds. I take your existing copy, data, and brand direction and turn it into a clean, modern, visually compelling deck, with strong layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling throughout. PRESENTATION & SALES MATERIALS DESIGN Business presentations, sales decks, and client-facing reports that need to look polished and on-brand, including cleaning up and elevating AI-generated or rough-draft decks into something client-ready. DATA VISUALIZATION & INFOGRAPHIC DESIGN I turn charts, comparison data, and complex information into clear infographics and visual breakdowns that are easy to read at a glance. LEAD MAGNET, EBOOK & WORKBOOK DESIGN Opt-in guides, branded eBooks, and structured workbooks for coaches, consultants, and course creators who want their material to look as strong as the content inside it. COMPANY PROFILES, BROCHURES & PROPOSALS I also design professional company profiles, business brochures, media kits, and proposals for consultants and agencies. EVERY DECK I DELIVER INCLUDES: โœ” Editable source file in Canva, PowerPoint, or Google Slides, plus a clean PDF export โœ” Built to match your existing brand guidelines: colors, fonts, and visual identity, kept consistent throughout โœ” Clear layout, hierarchy, and typography so the deck reads well under investor or client scrutiny โœ” Rounds of revisions included, with fast turnaround and clear communication from first message to final delivery WHO I WORK BEST WITH: Founders preparing for a seed or investor round. Startups that already have their copy and data ready and just need someone with design judgment to make it look world-class. Coaches and consultants packaging their offer into a lead magnet, workbook, or eBook. TOOLS & SERVICES: Canva Pro, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, pitch deck design, investor presentation design, business presentation design, data visualization, infographic design, eBook and workbook design, lead magnet design, brand document design. Send me a message with your deck, your data, and your direction. I'll bring the layout, hierarchy, and visual storytelling that makes it feel investor-ready.

  • Presentation Design
  • Presentations
  • Business Presentation
  • Pitchbook
  • Pitch Deck
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Graphic Design
  • Google Slides
  • Fundraising Presentation
  • Financial Presentation
  • Data Visualization
  • Investor Overview
  • Business Plan
  • Canva
  • Infographic
Owais K.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$13/hr
5.0
102 jobs

Top Rated Plus Presentation Designer | Investor Pitch Deck & Executive Presentation Specialist | 100% JSS | 24hr Delivery Available. Presentation Designer with 5+ years of experience specializing in investor presentation design, executive presentations, and consulting-style pitch decks for startups, SaaS companies, agencies, and growing businesses. I create structured, high-impact presentations inspired by the storytelling and communication standards used by top consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG combining strategic narrative, clean visual hierarchy, and persuasive design that helps businesses raise funding, win clients, and communicate ideas with clarity. Over the years, Iโ€™ve designed 500+ pitch decks and business presentations across multiple industries, supporting founders and teams with investor-ready storytelling, board-level communication, and premium presentation design. โญ Core Expertise โœ” Investor Pitch Deck Design (Pre-Seed, Seed, Series Aโ€“B) โœ” Executive & Consulting-Style Presentations โœ” Business Presentations & PowerPoint Presentation Design โœ” Startup, SaaS & Fundraising Decks โœ” Sales Decks, Marketing Presentations & Proposals โœ” Company Profiles & Corporate Presentations โœ” Data Visualization, Charts, Roadmaps & Infographics โœ” Presentation Templates & Brand Style Guides ๐Ÿ”น Why Clients Work With Me โœ” Top Rated Plus Freelancer with 100% Job Success Score โœ” 500+ presentations designed across industries โœ” Strategic storytelling with strong narrative flow โœ” Clean, modern, and premium visual communication โœ” Consulting-style structure inspired by McKinsey, Bain & BCG โœ” Detail-focused execution with fully editable source files โœ” Fast communication & smooth collaboration process โœ” 24hr delivery available for urgent projects ๐Ÿ“Œ Tools PowerPoint (PPTX) โ€ข Google Slides โ€ข Canva โ€ข Figma ๐ŸŽฏ Bonus Value โœ” Free first-slide sample to align design direction before full project ๐Ÿ“ฉ If you need an investor-ready pitch deck, executive presentation, or consulting-style business deck that communicates with clarity and impact, feel free to reach out. PowerPoint Presentation Design, Pitch Deck Design, Professional Presentation Designer, Corporate Presentation Design, Business Presentation, Company Overview Presentation, Investor Pitch Deck, Sales Deck Design, Marketing Presentation, Product Presentation, Product Marketing Sheets, Executive Presentation, Board Presentation, Data Visualization, Infographic Slides, Charts and Graphs Design, Financial Presentation, Branded PowerPoint, Custom Slide Design, Visual Storytelling, Presentation Redesign, PowerPoint Expert, Google Slides Designer, Keynote Presentation, Canva Presentation Design

  • Pitch Deck
  • Presentation Design
  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Business Presentation
  • Google Slides
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Presentation Slide
  • Elevator Pitch
  • Fundraising Presentation
  • Presentations
  • Sales Presentation
  • Marketing Presentation
  • Chart Presentation
  • Financial Presentation
  • Demo Presentation
  • Training Presentation
  • Education Presentation
  • Analytical Presentation
  • PPTX
  • Visual Presentation Design

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How to Hire Top Fundraising Consultants

What is a fundraising consultant?

From grant writing to running a fundraising campaign, a lot of work goes into raising funds for charity, research, and other projects. Fundraising consultants are available via Upwork and can help you navigate the fundraising process by implementing activities such as soliciting donations through a charity dinner, crowdfunding, and digital marketing campaigns.

How do you hire a fundraising consultant?

You can source fundraising consultant talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. Youโ€™ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a fundraising consultant.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once youโ€™ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview fundraising consultants. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 

Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of fundraising consultant you need to complete your project. 

How much does it cost to hire a fundraising consultant?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced fundraising consultant may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their fundraising consultant services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project. 

How do you write a fundraising consultant job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you donโ€™t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if theyโ€™re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what youโ€™re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample fundraising consultant job post titles:

  • Nonprofit consultant wanted to help organization raise funds
  • Fundraising expert needed to drive church expansion campaign
  • Grant writer wanted to help solicit funding from the federal government and foundations

Project description

An effective fundraising consultant job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From grant writing to producing a fundraising dinner, list all the deliverables youโ€™ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain causes, financial thresholds, or methods, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Fundraising consultant job responsibilities

Here are some examples of fundraising consultant job responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement corporate fundraising programs for clients
  • Create strategies designed to encourage new contributions
  • Recruit sponsors and volunteers for fundraising events

Fundraising consultant job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications youโ€™re looking for in a fundraising consultant. Here are some examples:

  • Minimum three years fundraising experience with environmental nonprofits
  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in journalism or nonprofit management
  • Track record of meeting or exceeding financial goals in previous fundraising campaigns