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If you’re just starting in fundraising research and prospect management, our Career Agent Training is the perfect first step. Designed for beginners, this program gives you the foundational knowledge and practical skills to navigate the world of prospect research with confidence. With expert-led instruction, real-world examples, and hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to identify top donor prospects, manage data effectively, and grow your career from day one. Start strong with training that sets you up for success!
A New Paradigm in Career Building with Marie Danieli
Lots of people graduate from university with a degree in a field they never pursue. But Marie Danieli takes it a step further. Not only does she find herself in prospect research, for which there is no university degree, but she has two other career paths in mind that...
Inclusive Fundraising Raises Money – That’s Why Gender Matters!
Kathleen Loehr If you work in fundraising you should read Gender Matters. It’s that simple. The financial services sector is years ahead of the nonprofit sector in recognizing and adapting to women as they transition to wealth. And if you don’t read the book, at least...
Book Review: Gender Matters: A Guide to Growing Women’s Philanthropy
by Elisa Shoenberger In the past few years, there’s been growing interest in women’s philanthropy. Boston Consulting Group estimates that women’s wealth will constitute 32% of total private wealth by 2020. However, organizations still make critical errors or missteps...
Can Gravyty get development officers to make more prospect discovery visits?
When I first read about Gravyty in the Chronicle of Philanthropy I was instantly intrigued. Here was a tangible outcome of AI being applied to fundraising. WOW! We’ve been hearing hype over AI and how it’s going to plow right through our jobs and disrupt, well,...
#CareerCurious with Mark Egge, 2018-2019 President of Apra International
Mark Egge has been a researcher for more than ten years. He’s seen a lot of things change over that time and he has spent a lot of time volunteering in different roles in Apra, which makes him well placed to lead Apra International this year as President. But did you...
DAFs: Good, Evil …or a Bigger Trend?
Image by qimono on Pixabay by Jennifer Filla There’s been quite a bit written about Donor Advised Funds, otherwise known as DAFs. The Institute’s resident provocateur, Rhode Warrior blogger Mark Noll, highlights some of the negative effects of DAFs, such as the...
Applying Prospect Research Across the Development Program
When you work in the fundraising office, you are a fundraiser! At the Prospect Research Institute, we try to listen carefully to what students need to know and do in their workplace, but also what will help them balance online learning with work and family. In this...
Data + Analytics: What’s the Impact? Ask Peter.
We hear it all the time – fundraising is about relationships. Peter is a strong advocate that LIFE is about relationships and that means we need to be able to talk to each other in a way that isn’t always viewed as efficient. If you’ve ever met Peter you know how...
The Prospect Research Future’s so Bright, I Have to Wear Shades
by Rhode Warrior Blogger, Mark Noll Prospect Research has gone through some very interesting changes since I started back in the late 20th century. When you consider that my first office was in the library and my job consisted of poring over dusty volumes large enough...
Online Prospect Research Education Goes On-Demand
Leading provider of fundraising research education moves to a membership model Tampa, FL: Starting January 1, 2019, Prospect Research Institute is moving from offering 7-week, scheduled online courses to an all-membership model. Courses will be bundled into membership...
Eight Great International Research Resources for 2019
By Sabine Schuller Can you believe it’s the end of the year? Here are eight resources that caught my attention in 2018. 1. كيف تبحث في الشرق الأوسط إذا كنت لا تقرأ العربية Because Rotary, the organization I work for, has a presence in more than 200 countries I keep...
#CareerCurious with Cecilia Hogan
“I can remember when…” are the words spoken by those of us who have been working adults for a few decades. (Yes, as long as some of you reading this have been alive.) As a result of our longevity, we’ve lived through the internet revolution and felt the ripples made...
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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
2020-Master Class
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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
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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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