November 16-20 is the blackout period for the transition. You will not be able to access the site during this time. It’s difficult to believe, but 2023 marks TEN years for the Prospect Research Institute! And you might know that when I founded the Institute, I made a commitment to maintaining free, valuable content, as… Read More »
Disabilities can impact an individual’s work performance and daily life in many ways. The significance of the impact depends on the person’s unique level of disability and ability, but most of the time, simple accommodations can be made in the workplace and at home to help the individual thrive. If you’re looking for creative alternatives to conventional workplace practices and processes to accommodate your visual or auditory impairment (or your employees’), consider these ideas:
By Elisa Shoenberger We’ve all heard about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the news. Most recently, El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender in June 2021, and China is cracking down on cryptocurrencies even as it is working on creating its own cryptocurrency. While cryptocurrencies are subject to debate and volatility, there’s no question that they… Read More »
Guest Post by Patrick Young Individuals with disabilities may have greater difficulties finding fitting jobs. Insider reveals that it can be hard to find employers that willingly provide special accommodations for differently-abled individuals, for example. The great news is that modern technology is simplifying the situation. As a person with a disability, you can use… Read More »
Have you ever discovered that your otherwise “normal” donor prospect owned an apartment building or maybe a strip mall? I have! Should you and can you find a meaningful valuation of this kind of commercial real estate? It depends, and you can! I’m thankful to have trained under one of the best in the business,… Read More »
Institute member, Deborah Drucker, is a resource-sharing maven and one of the best network connectors I know. Tune in to hear her share her favorite resources and best tips for keeping current in prospect research. Resources Mentioned Apra International – Connections magazine and PRSPCT-L Forums Apra Greater New York’s conference, ProspectCon Helen Brown’s Intelligent Edge… Read More »
Karen Eber Davis is a nonprofit income specialist, but behind her easygoing manner is something else. Is it strategy? Is it experience? Is it drive? Yes! When I think of Karen, I imagine her as a banker who happens to be easily and happily riding a unicycle on a tightrope. She has balance. She has… Read More »
All of us have experienced bad data first-hand. I remember keeping an index card box with carefully collected contacts and having to cross out old phone numbers until the card had to be replaced. When LinkedIn came along, I thought my updating issues were over, but alas, no. It turns out that many people fail… Read More »
Your choice of training opportunities depends on what you need to learn, the format or training category, and your individual preferences. Consider categorizing your learning needs to help you decide what learning format, or combination thereof, will make the best training for you. Once you know the purpose, what performance improvement you want the training… Read More »