We are looking for a volunteer who can conduct a stakeholder research initiative for our organization.

Our organization needs a clear vision of who we trying to engage in our programming, fundraising, and partnership efforts. We are hopeful that intentional research on our organization’s core stakeholders can help ensure that our messaging hits all the right marks. This project will include: gathering and analyzing information about target demographics, ideal forms of outreach, and/or what worked well or not during past outreach drives. This research could include digging into what our expected stakeholders are reading, who they’re influenced by, where they live, and demographic details. Your research could also fuel the work of building user personas: a mock-up of your organization’s ideal individual donor, corporate partner, hands-on volunteer, or foundation partner.

By synthesizing this information, you will empower our team to make better, data-backed decisions on how to progress toward our mission's goals.

Stakeholders are the lifeblood of our organization, providing invaluable support, feedback, and guidance as we work towards our mission. However, to truly engage and empower our stakeholders, we need a deep understanding of who they are, what they care about, and how we can best meet their needs.

By conducting stakeholder research, you'll help us strengthen our relationships, tailor our communications, and align our initiatives with the needs and priorities of our stakeholders. Your work will directly contribute to our organization's success and impact in the community. This project offers you the opportunity to flex your research muscles and apply your expertise in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data. You'll have the chance to employ a variety of research methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and data analysis tools.

As you dive into the world of our stakeholders, you'll uncover valuable insights, trends, and patterns that inform our strategic decision-making and program development. Your research will provide us with a deeper understanding of our stakeholders' perspectives, preferences, and priorities. You'll work closely with our team of dedicated individuals who share your passion for making a difference. This project offers the opportunity to collaborate, brainstorm ideas, and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders, staff members, and volunteers alike.

To prepare for this project, we have outlined who we believe our current core audiences are and who our aspirational audiences will be. You will have a dedicated team member to work with on this project. We plan to implement the results of this research project by following the guidelines given to us.