by Jennifer Filla | Aug 5, 2024 | Learning Edge Blog
At the Prospect Research Institute, we train researchers at nonprofits of all sizes and shapes. Some have a team of major gift fundraising professionals while some may have only one staff dedicated to individual giving. One thing we have learned over the years is that...
by Jennifer Filla | Jul 1, 2024 | Learning Edge Blog
Erik Hoover comes from the world of competitive intelligence. Although the industry is different, many of the research objectives are remarkably similar. When working in competitive intelligence, Erik tried to answer, “What motivates an investor to make significant...
by Jennifer Filla | Jun 3, 2024 | Learning Edge Blog
Chris Mildner, Prospect Research Analyst at The Nature Conservancy, has worked in higher education, healthcare, and now an environmental nonprofit, honing her skills and refining her research practices. One of the practices she has successfully implemented is Sphere...
by Jennifer Filla | May 6, 2024 | Learning Edge Blog
Peggy Calhoun is a passionate, enthusiastic, and driven fundraiser. Among the first to receive the ACFRE designation, the highest level bestowed by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), she has spent more than 25 years helping organizations achieve their...
by Jennifer Filla | Apr 1, 2024 | News
Which number sounds more impressive: 6% or $29.48 billion? According to Giving USA, corporate philanthropy was only 6% of total giving in 2022. But that translates to collective corporate giving of $29.48 billion. Companies may not be the largest source of donor...
