Linda Smith and the Confessions of a Sin City Fundraiser
Whatever you do, don’t say “No” to Linda Smith! She is the kind of woman who gets energized whenever she is told “no,” or that something can’t be done – or that her newborn baby…
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Job Relocation? How to Find an Accessible Home for Barrier-Free Living
Pursuing a career in prospect research can sometimes mean relocating to a new geographic area with new opportunities. Relocating is challenging for everyone! In this guest post, Patrick Young examines the unique challenges faced by…
Research Pride Meet Fundraising Celebrities
This year in celebration of Research Pride Month, the Institute reached out to partner with Apra Florida Chapter and Staupell Analytics to celebrate all month-long by promoting and advocating in social media and crafting educational…
#CareerCurious with Miguel Angel Hernández at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico
If you’ve ever been curious about prospect research in Mexico, Miguel Angel Hernández at Tecnológico de Monterrey is bursting with the best ideas for prospecting and researching, as well as insights on how the profession…
Dr. Russell James reveals the secret behind major gift growth – psychology!
Dr. Russell James has been studying charitable financial planning for more than 15 years, and that followed 11 years living in the fundraising space as Director of Planned Giving and later President of Central Christian…
Predictive Insights a la carte with Shawn Olds at boodleAI
With so many new software products on the market for nonprofit fundraising, it’s tough to keep up. So how did I end up with Shawn Olds, Founder and CEO of boodleAI in the guest seat…
Crypto and Decentralized Finance as Vehicles for Philanthropy with Melody Song
When I first encountered Melody Song, she was a wiz prospect researcher willing to demonstrate relationship mapping with NodeXL to the Prospect Research Institute’s ad hoc working group on the subject. A few career iterations…
Dr. Phildra J. Swagger on building the life you want, not just a career
Do you wish your paid work was more fulfilling? Does your job feel like a heavy weight dragging you down every day? Maybe you were deliberate at the start of your career and searched for…
Book Review | Bitcoin and the Future of Fundraising
By Elisa Shoenberger We’ve all heard about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in the news. Most recently, El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender in June 2021, and China is cracking down on cryptocurrencies even as it…
#CareerCurious with Vanessa Boyle and Kelly Douglas at Caltech
Kelly Douglas, Senior Data Analyst, Development Analytics at Caltech, didn’t anticipate a career in analytics, but was drawn to it by leaning into her interests and strengths. Vanessa Boyle, Associate Director of Prospect Management at…
Unleash your creativity for board prospecting
WARNING! Christal Cherry is an expert and like most experts she isn’t always aware of how much she knows. When you listen to her tell her stories, grab a pen, because you are going to…
Backstory and Trends in Prospect Management
Where do you get started with prospect management? How many prospects should a development officer have in a portfolio? What’s the lynchpin of a successful prospect management program? If you are curious about any of…