Matt Ide, Research Manager, THINK Intelligence

Matt Ide

“I’ve always had a real thirst for information and a strong desire to share it. I’m drawn to the challenge of hunting out information and digesting it extremely quickly, then turning it into knowledge that can help people make informed decisions.”

Right now I’m focused on

“…pushing the boundaries on THINK Resource, an online service I developed that provides a one-stop-shop for fundraisers. There are thousands of fundraising products, tools and resources on the site that people can dip in to. I’m excited about it because we’re adding some new elements to make it even more interactive and frontline.

“I love this kind of development work. When I’m not working I’m travelling, finding new places to explore, and this spills over into what I do. I find new frontiers for research and information, spot gaps and niches, and try to get people the insights they really need.”

 

 

How I got to THINK

“A Masters in International Development Research and stints in Vietnam and Africa led me to the NGO Practical Action, when I got back to the UK. I had my first brush with fundraising here, doing a scoping study of the US fundraising market. But it was at Arthritis Care where I learned my craft. I became their first in-house prospect researcher, helping to support grant applications and research trusts and potential major donors. I then set up my own prospect research consultancy and created the fundraising resources website that paved my way to THINK.”

Matt is on the committee of the Institute of Fundraising’s ‘Researchers in Fundraising‘ Special Interest Group and is a member of the Association of Prospect Researchers for Advancement (APRA) in America. 

 

“Matt brings intellectual analysis based on a solid understanding of the not-for-profit sector. You’re not just hiring a good researcher, you’re hiring a good brain.”
Della Weight, Director of THINK operations in Switzerland

Talk to me about

  • Profiling: creating detailed, insightful profiles of the best prospective High Net Worth Individuals for your cause.
  • Database screening: to help you identify the maximum number of wealthy prospects you can appeal to.
  • Global market research: to give you a detailed picture of any fundraising market in the world – by region, by country; what works, what doesn’t.
  • Competitor analysis: that provides detailed insider insights into your competitors’ activities.
  • Prospect research training and mentoring: to help you develop your in-house research capacity.
  • Specialist reports: on any area you need intelligence on, to help you discover what’s happening now and where the trends are going.
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