The rapid pace of change in the prospect research profession over the past decade–even the past five years–has been head-spinning. And I’m not even thinking about information technology! For the majority of organizations and institutions…
Listen in for some great tips from Prospect Research Institute member Bryan Campbell. When here commends a book, I read it (and pass it on, too)! Resources shared include: Membership in the Prospect Research Institute…
Have you ever discovered that your otherwise “normal” donor prospect owned an apartment building or maybe a strip mall? I have! Should you and can you find a meaningful valuation of this kind of commercial…
Institute member, Deborah Drucker, is a resource-sharing maven and one of the best network connectors I know. Tune in to hear her share her favorite resources and best tips for keeping current in prospect research.…
Karen Eber Davis is a nonprofit income specialist, but behind her easygoing manner is something else. Is it strategy? Is it experience? Is it drive? Yes! When I think of Karen, I imagine her as…
All of us have experienced bad data first-hand. I remember keeping an index card box with carefully collected contacts and having to cross out old phone numbers until the card had to be replaced. When…
Your choice of training opportunities depends on what you need to learn, the format or training category, and your individual preferences. Consider categorizing your learning needs to help you decide what learning format, or combination…
Your college degree might have been all about acquiring new knowledge and learning, but your training shouldn’t be. Find out why! Resources Mentioned Not yet a FREE Knowledge Seekers member? >Login or create your free…
In this quick update, Jen Filla shares an amazing FREE resource from the Prospect Research Institute and tips you off on how you can curate your own clutter. Resources Mentioned ProRInstitute Link Collection >>Bookmark It!…
Penelope Burk has been talking to donors for decades and she brings her 20+ years of donor research to Prospect Research #ChatBytes with some surprising insights! In prospect research we know that it’s all about…
This tip comes from Research Connectors member, Deborah Drucker of The City College of New York who was tipped off by an Apra forum posting. When searching for information on the Form 4, Change in…
This tip comes from Research Connectors member, Chris Zello from the Milwaukee Public Museum. Sometimes it can be tricky to convert a date to your fiscal year. This member tip shows you the exact formula…