Betsy Mehlman embodies the modern fundraiser. She is a dedicated lifelong learner, being the first to earn a CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) in Israel and pursuing a career that has earned her top-notch prospect…
Whether you are looking to find an internship or ready to apply for a full-time prospect research position, following are a few ideas to help you “raise your hand” in the search process. Beef up…
Like most of us, Jim Rees tumbled into fundraising unexpectedly. Unusually, Jim embraced his fundraising duties with gusto! At a time when video cameras were not an everyday item, he courageously jumped in front of…
By Elisa Shoenberger You’ve just done your first wealth screening and you have lots of new data that will hopefully help your organization meet new prospects and raise even more money. But what do you…
What if you could shed 10 pounds in one week with a pill? Would you take it? We all WANT to believe it’s possible, but the truth is that it takes good nutrition and exercise…
June 2020 | Tampa FL | Your prospect isn’t going to sell her home! Or her vacation home, for that matter. So, how important is real estate in fundraising research? The Real Estate Special Cases…
Warning! You might just like corporate fundraising after listening to this podcast. Chad Royal-Pascoe’s enthusiasm for his work as National Vice President, Corporate and Cause Partnerships for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America is…
While it’s funny to watch other people’s video blunders–like that poor reporter whose camera was positioned to show his boxers peeking out from under his shirt and jacket–it’s never fun to live through those blunders.…
Data hygiene is not the sexiest of fundraising topics. It’s so much more exciting to talk about billionaire tech entrepreneurs and who owns that $19 million mansion. For hundreds of thousands of nonprofits, this unfortunate…
One of the key tenets of career movement and growth is to network, network, network. And that’s exactly how I met Erin Craine. I was so curious about her job that I asked to interview…
From new member to Apra International presenter, Sandy Montgomery is on the move! Find out which key resources she uses in her multi-faceted role at Summa Health Foundation. Resources Mentioned Prospect Research for Fundraisers: The…
At the Prospect Research Institute, we offer on-demand courses that help researchers learn the tasks they are expected to perform on the job. That’s why we’re so excited about Staupell Analytics’ newest on-demand course, The…