Join a Review Panel!

by | Oct 16, 2014 | News | 1 comment

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Have you ever wanted to share your expertise, but maybe aren’t so keen on getting up in front of a group? Or maybe you do like speaking and are seeking another outlet to share your knowledge. Serving on a Review Panel might be just what you’re looking for!

Courses developing now

icon-fundraising-analyticsThe Prospect Research Institute needs reviewers now for a course in Fundraising Analytics. It is anticipated that content will be developed beginning in November and completed in April.

Following is the proposed course outcome:

In this course you will learn to use data mining techniques in Excel to set-up and solve descriptive, comparative, and predictive analysis projects using dummy datasets and ultimately your own.

What does a reviewer do?

We use project management software to share information and comment on tasks over a period of usually four to six months. We start with general content outlines and work our way through the details of videos, resource collections, homework ideas, test questions and workbook content. We also have periodic online meetings where everyone gets to meet, brainstorm and find common ground.

Prospect Research Institute has been fortunate to connect with people who have a variety of talents and interests including any of the following:

  • Deep knowledge of the content being developed
  • Teaching background to help with homework and test questions
  • Generally creative with ideas on presentation and homework
  • Analytical thinker who asks the good questions and points out the holes in the floor
  • Editing and proofreading wizardry

Click here to see the team that advised on the Insider Stock and Compensation course.

What does a reviewer get?

  • Sharing and learning with fellow practitioners
  • Sense of pride and accomplishment to see all the pieces – including your comments and ideas – come together in a course
  • Opportunity to give back to the profession with creation of free content
  • Insider access to content under development

How do I join?

Worried about making a time commitment? You can give as little as one hour or many hours. It’s always up to you. And if you find you can’t participate after all, it’s always okay.

If being a reviewer sounds like a good fit for you or if you have more questions, contact Jen Filla. She will send you an application with all the details.

Call Jen Filla at 727 202 3405 x700 or email jen at ProspectResearchInstitute.org.

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Success Stories

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

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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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