• Research and identify high-potential funding prospects including HNW/UHNW individuals, family offices, science foundations, and institutional donors. • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects with clear stages and next steps. • Track all donor interactions, meetings, and progress in CRM systems (Salesforce & Asana). • Execute outreach campaigns to engage new prospects and generate funding conversation. • Personally manage relationships with a portfolio of donors and institutional funders. • Conduct discovery meetings to understand donor interests and align them with FirstPrinciples' mission. • Schedule and facilitate donor meetings, product demos and engagement opportunities. • Develop tailored cultivation strategies for each prospect based on their interests and capacity. • Lead funding conversations from initial contact through commitment and closing. • Create compelling funding proposals and pitch materials customized to each prospect. • Structure and negotiate gift terms, agreements & commitments that align donor incentives with FirstPrinciples’ mission to accelerate scientific discovery. • Maintain ongoing stewardship relationships with donors post-commitment. • Develop impact reports showing how donor contributions directly accelerate specific scientific discoveries. • Research foundation and government funding opportunities aligned with FirstPrinciples' work. • Write and submit grant applications to foundations, research institutions, and government agencies. • Respond to requests for proposals (RFPs) and funding competitions. • Manage grant reporting requirements and funder communication. • Work closely with FirstPrinciples' leadership to communicate scientific progress and impact to funders. • Translate complex scientific concepts into compelling narratives for diverse audiences. • Collaborate with the team to create impact reports, donor updates, and presentation materials. • Support donor events, fundraising campaigns, and special initiatives as needed.