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Lagos, Nigeria
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. ━━━ FUNDRAISING OPERATIONS & INVESTOR OUTREACH ━━━ → Investor list building across angel investors, VCs, family offices, private equity firms, and institutional investors → Investor targeting based on investment thesis, sector, geography, stage, check size, portfolio fit, and fundraising strategy → Fundraising support across Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, and Series D → Investor outreach via cold email and LinkedIn, personalized to investor portfolio, thesis, and psychology → Investor CRM management, fundraising pipeline tracking, investor relations support, and outreach execution → Pitch deck and fundraising material alignment with investor expectations → Research tools: Crunchbase | PitchBook | Tracxn | AngelList | LinkedIn Sales Navigator ━━━ SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ━━━ → Outbound system design using cold email, LinkedIn outreach, and multichannel prospecting → ICP development, prospect list building, lead enrichment, and strategic targeting → Appointment setting, follow up cadences, pipeline progression, and outreach execution → Account based outreach, messaging optimization, and relationship driven prospecting → Sponsorship outreach and brand partnership prospecting for events, conferences, creator brands, founder led businesses, and media companies → CRM setup and pipeline management using HubSpot, Zoho CRM, GoHighLevel, Salesforce, and Google Sheets → Email deliverability including SPF, DKIM, DMARC, mailbox warm up, domain rotation, and inbox placement → Workflow automation using Make, Zapier, and API based workflows → Outreach and prospecting tools: Clay | Apollo | Instantly | Smartlead | Lemlist | HeyReach | LinkedIn Sales Navigator → AI assisted prospect research and outreach personalization using Clay, Apollo, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator ━━━ INVESTMENT, VC & MARKET ANALYSIS ━━━ → Venture capital research, investment research, and market analysis → Competitive landscape analysis, fundraising readiness research, and investor fit analysis → Industry mapping, sector analysis, and market intelligence for fundraising and business growth → Strategic research for startups, founder led businesses, and growth companies ━━━ WHO I WORK WITH ━━━ → Startups raising capital and building investor pipelines → Founders needing structured fundraising operations and investor outreach → B2B and SaaS companies building outbound systems and business development pipelines → Agencies, consultants, CFO firms, RIAs, and service businesses seeking lead generation, appointment setting, and business development support → 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 — 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
Lahore, Pakistan
Top Rated Consultant on Upwork for Startups, and Nonprofits specializing in Market Validation & Growth Strategy, Fundraising, Grant Funding, and Proposals Writing - backed by 13+ years of experience with UN, USAID, MDF, and Big 4 expertise. Partner with an Experienced Strategy & Funding Expert 🏆 $1B+ in fundraising, investment analysis & M&E advisory exposure 🏆 $75M+ in funding facilitated (Grants, Donors, Investors & Partnerships) 🏆 Former Head of Strategy & Partnerships – AACL (California, USA) 🏆 13+ Years of International Consulting Experience across America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East & Africa 🏆 Startup Founder & Strategic Advisor 🏆 150+ startups, nonprofits & enterprises supported globally 🏆 800+ strategy, business & funding deliverables completed 🏆 UN, USAID & MDF-backed international development experience from Feasibility Assessment Team Member to Project Director 🏆 Member – Angel Investment Network 🏆 Executive Director – California-based NGO FOR STARTUPS / SMEs: - Business Plan Development (Investor-Ready) & Growth Strategy - Investment-Grade Market Research & Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy - Competitive Analysis, SWOT & Feasibility Studies - Financial Modeling, Forecasting & KPI Development - Fundraising Strategy, Capital Raising & Investor Outreach - M&E Advisory, Valuation & Investment Structuring - Financial Reporting & Investment Decision Support FOR NONPROFITS: - Grant Writing & Donor Funding Proposals - Program Design, Theory of Change & Impact Strategy - Funding Readiness - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Frameworks & Reporting Systems - SOP Development, KPI Systems & Operational Frameworks - Funding Strategy & Donor Pipeline Development - Organizational Development & Capacity Building Unlike traditional consultants, I bring hands-on experience leading internationally initiatives from market research & feasibility studies to project director level roles in donor-funded and investor-facing environments giving me direct insight into how funding decisions are made and how to align strategy, operations, and positioning for approval and long-term impact. I combine systems-level strategy with practical implementation experience to design funding and program solutions that work in real-world conditions. 🚀 For Startups & SMEs Most startups and SMEs come to me when they struggle to turn ideas into a clear, fundable and scalable business. Common challenges include lack of market validation, weak or non-credible financial projections, unclear business models, and difficulty building an effective fundraising strategy or investor-ready pitch. Many also struggle with understanding whether their idea is truly scalable or just conceptual. I help address these gaps by developing market-validated strategies, investor-ready business models, financial projections, pitch decks, and structured fundraising frameworks that align with real investor expectations and decision-making criteria. 🌍 For Nonprofits & Development Organizations Nonprofits typically approach me when they have strong missions but struggle to translate them into structured, fundable programs. Key challenges include misalignment with donor requirements, weak grant proposals, lack of theory of change, and limited systems for measuring impact and sustainability. Many also face difficulties in building consistent donor pipelines and long-term funding strategies. I support these organizations by designing donor-aligned program strategies, grant-ready proposals, impact frameworks, M&E systems, and funding readiness structures that strengthen credibility and improve funding success rates. INDUSTRIES I WORK ACROSS • SaaS & Software Startups • Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) • FinTech & Financial Services • Healthcare & Digital Health (HealthTech) • EdTech & Online Learning Platforms • E-Commerce & D2C Brands • Nonprofits / NGOs / INGOs / Social Impact Programs • Climate Tech, ESG & Sustainability Projects • Real Estate & PropTech • Government & Donor-Funded Development Projects (UN, USAID ecosystem) • Agriculture & AgTech (Food Security / Rural Development) • Early-Stage Startup Ecosystems & Venture-Backed Ventures If you're looking for a strategic partner who can turn your idea into a funded, scalable, and fully operational system you're in the right place, let’s talk.
- Fundraising
- Strategic Plan
- Strategy
- Grant Writing
- Management Consulting
- Market Research
- Religious, Charitable & Nonprofit
- Grant Application
- Business Analysis
- Proposal Writing
- RFP Writing
- Business Plan
- Nonprofit Organization
- Business Consulting
- Project Management
- Nonprofit
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Business Process Management
- Change Management
Tel Aviv, Israel
Most consultants tell you what to think. I show you what I've built — and then help you build yours. I'm a 3x founder and operator who has worked across Web3, fintech, global payments, and traditional industry — and I bring two things together that are almost never in the same person: deep crypto/DeFi expertise and BCG-caliber business strategy. My track record across both worlds: - Represented a $41M ICO (SONM) globally — one of the largest of its era — and negotiated a direct Binance listing - Designed tokenomics for projects that collectively raised $55M+ - Built and shipped a fully on-chain perpetuals DEX (FlexDEX on Everscale/TON) from zero to live product - Helped raise $6M for a top European proprietary trading firm — pitch narrative, financial structuring, and investor materials - Advised top-tier steel producers and a market-leading restaurant management company on BCG-level corporate strategy — growth models, competitive positioning, and market entry - Managed a $50M Family Office portfolio in Dubai: 100%+ bond returns, outperformed most VC fund benchmarks - Ran a crypto hedge fund to 1,000%+ return with a perfect exit before the 2018 crash - BS Computer Science (Bar-Ilan University) + 16 years of real-world software development before founding What I deliver on Upwork: - Tokenomics architecture — emission, vesting, distribution, governance, anti-dump mechanics built to survive market cycles - Business strategy — market analysis, competitive positioning, growth models, GTM frameworks (BCG-methodology) - Financial models — investor-grade P&L, cash flow, unit economics, scenario analysis for seed through Series A - Pitch decks — fundraising narratives that make investors lean forward, not scroll past - Whitepapers — technical + economic sections written for both institutional investors and exchanges - Fundraising preparation — everything a founder needs to be raise-ready, structured and positioned for the best outcome - Financial Management Consulting — portfolio optimization, capital allocation, risk-adjusted performance tracking, and hands-on treasury / cash-flow management for Web3 projects and traditional businesses - Investments Mentorship — I love this work. Deep fundamental analysis, long-term value investing (Warren Buffett style) applied to both traditional assets and select crypto protocols, high-conviction position sizing, trading frameworks, and market-making strategies that actually work in volatile markets I do not act as a fundraising agent or placement agent. I prepare founders to raise — with the materials, models, and narrative that give them the highest chance of success. - Personal Coaching . I also hold a degree in Transpersonal Psychology. Beyond the models and mechanics, I bring a rare layer: real-world application of transpersonal psychology to supercharge personal power. I help ambitious founders, traders, and investors elevate their energy, forge bulletproof self-confidence, cultivate mental resilience in extreme uncertainty, and align inner state with outer results — so you don’t just survive high-stakes environments, you thrive in them. Whether it's crushing decision fatigue during a bear market, owning the room in investor meetings, or sustaining long-term drive without burnout, this psychological edge turns good operators into exceptional ones. I work with a small number of clients at a time. Fluent in English and Hebrew, Intermidiate Spanish — well-positioned for projects worldwide First project? Message me before ordering. I want to make sure I'm the right fit — and if I am, I'll over-deliver.
- Fundraising
- Startup Consulting
- Investment Strategy
- Cryptocurrency
- Business Strategy
- Pitch Deck
- Tokenomics
- DeFi
- Blockchain
- Financial Modeling
- Web3
- White Paper Writing
- Financial Analysis
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Capital Markets
- Venture Capital Consulting
- ICO Marketing
- FinTech
- Smart Contract
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Most pitch decks and presentations don’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 that’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: 👉 Make your message easy to understand and impossible to ignore. Over the past few years, I’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 🧩 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: 👉 Message clarity → Narrative flow → Visual hierarchy This ensures your deck doesn’t just look professional, it actually guides decision-making in real time. Because in high-stakes presentations, clarity is not optional; it’s the advantage. 🚀 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. 📩 Feel free to reach out. I’m happy to review your deck or idea before we begin.
- 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
Lagos, Nigeria
Your designs should not just look “nice” they should make your brand look credible, consistent, memorable, and ready to attract the right audience. I am a Canva Graphic Designer, Canva Expert, Canva Template Designer, and Social Media Graphics Designer helping businesses, coaches, creators, startups, real estate professionals, nonprofits, and service-based brands create professional, branded, and easy-to-edit designs in Canva. I specialize in Canva design, Canva graphic design, editable Canva templates, custom Canva templates, Canva brand kits, brand identity design, brand template design, social media graphics, Instagram post design, Instagram carousel design, LinkedIn carousel design, Facebook post design, Pinterest pin design, presentation design, Canva presentation design, pitch deck design, flyer design, brochure design, lead magnet design, eBook design, workbook design, PDF design, YouTube thumbnail design, marketing materials design, and branded content design. Many businesses do not struggle because their offer is weak. They struggle because their visuals do not clearly communicate the quality of their offer. Their social media posts look inconsistent, their Instagram carousels do not feel branded, their LinkedIn graphics are not polished, their flyers and brochures look basic, their presentations feel outdated, and their lead magnets, ebooks, workbooks, and PDFs do not look professional enough to build trust. THAT IS WHERE I COME IN : One project that reflects the kind of work I do was for a growing service-based brand that had strong content but no clear visual consistency. Their Instagram posts, social media graphics, promotional flyers, lead magnet, PDF guide, and presentation slides all looked disconnected. I helped organize their brand inside Canva with a clean Canva brand kit, reusable editable Canva templates, branded Instagram carousel templates, LinkedIn post templates, flyer designs, brochure layouts, and Canva presentation templates. The result was a more polished, consistent, and professional visual system they could reuse across Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, email marketing, webinars, workshops, and client-facing materials. That is my goal with every Canva design project: to create designs that are beautiful, practical, brand-consistent, easy to edit, and useful for your content, marketing, and sales process. SERVICES I OFFER : ✅ Canva Graphic Design for brands, businesses, creators, and online entrepreneurs ✅ Editable Canva Templates for social media, marketing, promotions, and brand consistency ✅ Instagram Post Design and Instagram Carousel Design for engaging content ✅ LinkedIn Carousel Design and professional business content graphics ✅ Social Media Graphics for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TikTok, and more ✅ Canva Brand Kit Design including colors, fonts, brand boards, and visual direction ✅ Brand Template Design for coaches, consultants, creators, startups, and small businesses ✅ Canva Presentation Design for webinars, workshops, courses, business decks, and training slides ✅ Pitch Deck Design and professional business presentation layouts ✅ Flyer Design, Brochure Design, and promotional marketing materials ✅ Lead Magnet Design, eBook Design, Workbook Design, and PDF formatting ✅ YouTube Thumbnail Design and content creator graphics ✅ Real Estate Flyer Design, property graphics, and realtor social media templates ✅ Marketing Collateral Design including one-pagers, service sheets, capability statements, and offer flyers ✅ Canva Template Rebuilds from PDF, JPG, PowerPoint, Google Slides, or existing designs ✅ Branded Content Design for product launches, campaigns, events, and online promotions INDUSTRIES I SERVE : ✅ Coaches, consultants, and personal brands ✅ Course creators, online educators, and digital product sellers ✅ Real estate agents, mortgage professionals, and property businesses ✅ Fitness, wellness, skincare, beauty, and lifestyle brands ✅ Churches, ministries, nonprofits, and community organizations ✅ E-commerce stores and product-based businesses ✅ Content creators, podcasters, influencers, and YouTubers ✅ Small businesses and local service providers ✅ Marketing agencies and social media managers needing Canva support ✅ Restaurants, cafes, food brands, and hospitality businesses ✅ Event planners, wedding professionals, and creative brands ✅ Health, therapy, medical, and wellness professionals ✅ Startups, SaaS brands, and professional service businesses ✅ Authors, speakers, trainers, and workshop hosts What makes my work different is that I design with both visual appeal and business purpose in mind. I do not just create random Canva graphics. I create professional Canva designs, editable Canva templates, branded social media graphics, Canva brand kits, marketing materials, presentations, flyers, brochures, ebooks, workbooks, PDFs, lead magnets, and pitch decks that help your brand show up clearly and consistently.
- Canva
- Ebook Design
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Template Design
- Infographic
- Print Design
- Presentation Design
- Business Card
- Logo Design
- Social Media Content
- Social Media Content Creation
- Branding
- Brochure Design
- Web Design
- Poster Design
- Templates
- Greeting Cards & Invitations
- Social Media Carousel
Tbilisi, Georgia
I help founders turn complex ideas into clear, investor-ready pitch decks that actually move fundraising conversations forward. 🚀 Worked on decks used in raises from $500K to $20M+ 🚀 Experience across Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A+ stages 🚀 Trusted by founders across SaaS, AI, FinTech, HealthTech, and Consumer 🚀 Part of RunwayTeam - a leading startup fundraising agency 🚀 Strong focus on investor expectations, clarity, and modern design standards What I Do: • Pitch deck content strategy and structuring • Investor-focused storytelling and positioning • Presentation design with strong visual hierarchy • Adapting decks to different investor profiles and stages • Turning messy drafts into clean, confident fundraising materials My Approach: I combine strategic thinking with strong design judgement. I focus on how investors read decks - what they scan, what they question, and what makes them keep going. Every slide is built to stand on its own, work as a PDF, and support live investor conversations. Alongside content, I bring a sharp eye for layout, flow, and visual clarity, adapting each deck to current investor design expectations without over-designing or distracting from the story. About My Work: I work closely with founders and internal teams to refine narratives, simplify complex ideas, and create decks that feel professional, credible, and easy to understand. My work is grounded in real fundraising processes, not generic templates or surface-level design. Looking for a deck that feels clear, confident, and investor-ready, not just “nice-looking”? Happy to connect!
- Presentation Design
- Presentations
- Business Presentation
- Construction Document Preparation
- PowerPoint Presentation
- Google Slides
- Figma
- Sales Presentation
- Financial Presentation
- Pitch Deck
- Investment Strategy
- Investment Preparation
- Elevator Pitch
- Startup Pitchbook
- Startup Consulting
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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. You’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 you’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 don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.
Job post title
Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’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 you’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 you’re looking for in a fundraising consultant. Here are some examples:
- Minimum three years fundraising experience with environmental nonprofits
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or nonprofit management
- Track record of meeting or exceeding financial goals in previous fundraising campaigns
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