The Hidden Art of Philanthropic Due Diligence: Why It’s Not About Catching Criminals
What if I told you that philanthropic due diligence isn’t actually about saying “no” to donations? That it’s not all about playing detective trying to catch bad actors? In this Prospect Research #ChatBytes episode, Courtney Cutler, Director of...
#CareerCurious: Aisha Maddox Shares How Curiosity Sparked a Career in Prospect Development
Have you ever been called nosy—and turned it into a superpower? Aisha Maddox has! As Director of Research and Relationship Management at Rollins College, she proudly credits her “genuine curiosity” for launching a career she never expected—and now wouldn’t trade for...
Bethany Morley on Proactive Portfolio Management and Planned Gift Surprises
Ever feel like your prospect pipeline is stuck in traffic? Bethany Morley, Director of Prospect Strategy and Research at West Chester University Foundation, knows the feeling—and she did something about it. In this episode of ChatBytes, Bethany shares how her team...
Janet Weimar on Smarter Portfolios and Team-Based Fundraising
What does it really mean to qualify a prospect? Janet Weimar, Executive Director of Prospect Development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, offers a definition so simple it’s brilliant: You’ve met with the prospect, and you plan to make an ask within...