Worth Twittering Over
#prospectresearch
A few key resources shared:
- @apra_metrodc | Why Donor Advised Funds are a bad deal for society
- @APRA_NT | How Real Estate Philanthropy Drives Economic Development
- @APRA_PA | Classic prospect research resource recommended at APRA_PA‘s spring conference: University of Viriginia’s;Portico
- @srbernstein and @SoleSearcherPR will be talking about writing at #APRAPD2016
- @ElizabethHRoma | Excellent tips here for foundation research! Quest for the holy grant
- @ElizabethHRoma | Thank you @APRA_NT for introducing me to http://billionaire.com! Lots of good prospect research reading!
- @jmfors | Biggest Losers: 12 Billionaires Hit Hard By Brexit
#gogirlresearch
- @SoleSearcherPR | When dollar$$ are blind to gender: Bloomberg’s salute to Canadian billionairess Sherry Brydson
- @APRA_NT | Great information from @WPIinsights! Implications of research on gender philanthropy for intergenerational transfer of wealth in @pndblog post
- @MsSParkinson | Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenage education activist who survived a near-fatal attack by the Taliban, is a millionaire who has donated more than $1 million
- @MsSParkinson | 12 Inspiring Women In Data Science, Big Data via @InformationWeek: Could the rise of big data and data science offer women a clearer path to success in technology?
From Our Favorite Blogs
ProRInstitute Blog List
5 Ways to Customize Your Prospect Screening | iWave
Did you know that screening is the most common form of prospect identification conducted these days? When it comes to screening though, one size doesn’t fit all. >>Read More
Prospect Profiles and Private Co. Valuation | Jen Filla
How many times have you lamented: “Yet another prospect involved in the family business. The family’s privately-held business, that is. What valuation number am I going to pick out the air this time?!” We’ve all been there. Valuing private companies is a tricky business indeed (pun intended). >>Read More
Gold nuggets from the Capgemini World Wealth Report 2016 | Helen Brown
It’s here! The 20th anniversary Capgemini World Wealth Report is now available to be downloaded and discussed…As in previous years, the Report’s high-beam focus has been on global high net worth individuals (HNWIs)… >>Read More
Technology Killed the Fundraising Star | Mark Noll
…However, unlike the fundraising research departments, can technological advances threaten to diminish the role of the front-line fundraiser? Are the days of the globe-trotting development officer becoming the next casualty in the world downsizing? >>Read More
Facebook. Twitter. Tumblr. Instagram. Twenty years ago, these words would have sounded like gibberish. Today, they are integral parts of our everyday lives. >>Read More
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On The Calendar
Prospect Development Events
27 Jul | Nashville, TN
In this session at APRA’s 29th Annual International Conference, Jen Filla navigates you step-by-step through the anatomy of a profile, including individual, corporate and foundation profiles, demonstrates how to interpret and present key philanthropy and wealth indicators, and puts you in the shoes of the end-user to create a better presentation format – all with engaging, hands-on activities. This is NOT a how-to-find, but a how-to-present session.
28 Jul | Nashville, TN
Prospect research often focuses on gift-ability, but some institutions are moving towards a model of assessing net worth and liquidity, particularly of the very wealthy or those in complex financial fields. While attending APRA’s 29th Annual International Conference, be sure to join Kat Banakis and Jen Filla in a conversation on pros, cons, and approaches to determining net worth and liquidity.
30 Jul | Nashville, TN
Forty-three percent of America’s wealthiest people are women. Women are either the sole charitable decision-maker or at least an equal partner in 90 percent of households. Jen Filla and Andrea Pactor take you from research study results to fundraising outcomes. At APRA’s 29th Annual International Conference, learn how to create tools to aid you in your work and to share these results with front-line fundraisers. Contribute to discussion on how focusing on women first will yield higher fundraising revenue.
1-5 Aug | Boston, MA
CASE’s flagship training programs are for professionals who want to hit the books and revisit the basics. This unique learning experience will provide you with the foundation you need to further your career. Click Here for more info.
Early Bird Deadline: Introduction to Prospect Profiles
12 Aug | Online
The Introduction to Prospect Profiles teaches you to how build a prospect profile with simple search techniques – step by step. It’s designed for a researcher with three or fewer years of experience, or someone who doesn’t research often. Only 5 Seats Left! Course runs from 12 Sep – 21 Oct. All classes are Fridays from 2pm-3pm ET. >>Read course description