#CareerCurious with Vanessa Boyle and Kelly Douglas at Caltech

by | Nov 2, 2021 | #CareerCurious, Learning Edge Blog, News

Jennifer Filla

Kelly Douglas, Senior Data Analyst, Development Analytics at Caltech, didn’t anticipate a career in analytics, but was drawn to it by leaning into her interests and strengths.

Vanessa Boyle, Associate Director of Prospect Management at Caltech, followed her interests and exposed herself to new experiences that deepened the skill set she now applies to prospect management.

What do they have in common? A lot!

Besides both being twins and starting at Caltech at the same time, they share many things. As you listen to their stories, you’ll understand why I’ve dubbed them “research soul sisters.” There is a bond between them that has inspired them and been a catalyst for their career success.

Listen in to gain some new perspectives on the career journey, work friendships, and collaborating for success.

Resources Mentioned

Fundraising Analytics Education Resource Links  | Prospect Research Institute | This collection features many free and fee options for learning analytics

Foundations in Fundraising Analytics | Prospect Research Institute | Designed for those hesitant about analytics, this course gives you the confidence and skills you need to navigate data.

Excel for Fundraisers: Analysis Collection | Staupell Analytics | Preparing Dashboards, Analyzing Portfolios, Estimating Results (Note: this is an affiliate link)

Apra Body of Knowledge | Behind paywall; available for purchase

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I love your Master Class format – small group, clearly defined curriculum, solid professional information and resources and focus on discussion.  But most importantly I was impressed and delighted to see that you incorporated an additional and extremely practical layer of knowledge, through hands on experience with tools (pivot tables) or resources (Candid).  This adds real value to the educational experience you offer.

Betsy Mehlman

2020-Master Class

Jen’s course on insider stock and compensation was informative, interesting, and well-thought out. Jen broke down the complicated material into digestible pieces. She showed us resources that I use in my day-to-day research that I wouldn’t have otherwise known about. Jen is always quick to respond and has been helpful even after the class has ended. She answers questions thoroughly and is always pleasant.

I was able to take what I learned from the course and present the material to our front-line fundraisers. One fundraiser told me after my presentation that she discovered one of her donor’s compensation was much higher than she thought. So, already, this information has come in handy! Thanks again Jen!

Kim Anthony, San Francisco CA

Insider Stock and Compensation

The Capacity Rating Workshop was really useful. I was new to the prospect research field when I took the workshop, so it helped to demystify capacity ratings for me. The online classroom provided a great forum for interaction with the other participants and for a robust exchange of ideas. Beyond that though, Jen shared a wealth of information and resources about capacity ratings and other important aspects of prospect research. I highly recommend this workshop whether you’re new to the field or have years of experience in our profession.

David Lloyd, Prospect Research Professional, San Francisco, CA

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