by Jennifer Filla | Feb 5, 2024 | Learning Edge Blog
When I first started in prospect research, a profile was just a profile. There weren’t different kinds or different levels. I was the first person to hold the role of researcher in my organization and I learned as I went along. Which is exactly why I wanted to ask...
by Jennifer Filla | Jan 22, 2024 | News, Learning Edge Blog
Are you looking for comprehensive job training? Want to excel in the field of fundraising prospect research? Whether you are trying to break into the field, just got hired on a team, or are a solo researcher supporting your organization, take this quiz to find out if...
by Jennifer Filla | Jan 8, 2024 | Learning Edge Blog
If you could raise $2.3 million from one donor or $2.3 million from 61,508 donors, which would you choose? It’s kind of like asking whether you would prefer to take a magic diet pill to lose and keep off 20 pounds or spend the rest of your life doing moderate exercise...
by Jennifer Filla | Dec 22, 2023 | News, Learning Edge Blog
By Julia Bojarcik Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the new buzz word in the research world, and rightly so. There are many questions surrounding the use of AI in research. Can AI auto-generate quality profiles? Are sources used by AI to generate text reliable and...
by Jennifer Filla | Dec 4, 2023 | Learning Edge Blog
In 2022 Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and as the war has dragged on NGOs are no longer able to fundraise effectively in their own country. Suddenly, they must pivot and attract international donations. Early in 2023, Nilufa Begum responded to a...