Tag Archives: donor research

Prospect Research Month in Review – Jul 2016

July 26, 2016Newsadvanced training, donor research, month end review, online course, prospect research, prospect research institute, seminarJennifer Filla

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 Sneak a read with Sarah’s annotated book list. @APRA_NT | Research Verification is Mission Critical for… Read More »

New Instructors and Workshop Format

July 6, 2016Newsadvanced training, capacity ratings, donor research, fundraising research, insider stock, online course, prospect development, prospect profile, prospect research, public company, stock splits, stockholdings, workshopJennifer Filla

Due in no small part to the generosity of the prospect research community, the Prospect Research Institute continues to innovate to meet the needs of fundraising researchers. As a result of community feedback the Institute has introduced a new two-week workshop format and hired two new instructors. “The workshop format accommodates wiggly topics such as… Read More »

Warning: Use These Surefire Social Media Research Tips at Your Own Risk

July 6, 2016Learning Edge Blog, Newsanalytics, donor research, fundraising research, prospect development, prospect profile, prospect research, social media, social media researchJennifer Filla

By Emily Davis Facebook. Twitter. Tumblr. Instagram. Twenty years ago, these words would have sounded like gibberish. Today, they are integral parts of our everyday lives. We use them to keep updated on the latest news, celebrity gossip, and updates from organizations and individuals that we admire and are connected to. Their importance to fundraising,… Read More »

Prospect Research Monthi n Review – Jun 2016

June 28, 2016Newsdonor research, fundraising research, month end review, prospect research, seminarJennifer Filla

Worth Twittering Over #prospectresearch A few key resources shared: @APRA_NT | Check out their blog for the fabulous Week in Review summaries! @eclawson | Bored with your #prospectresearch profiles? The wisdom of obit writer @margalitfox might help you shake ’em up. @POlsenPhillips | 990 nerds rejoice: IRS Unleashes Flood of Searchable Charity Data @CeciliaHogan |… Read More »

Don’t Cry For Me Argentina – I Have Research!

June 14, 2016Int'l Research Blog, Learning Edge Blog, Newsargentina, donor research, fundraising research, international research, prospect development, prospect researchJennifer Filla

by Sabine Schuller As you walk into the conference room, you see a map of Argentina on the wall and Spanish words on the whiteboard. No surprise there – you’ve been asked to brainstorm approaches on how to expand your organization’s circle of supporters outside your borders. You overhear a group of your co-workers excitedly… Read More »

International Research is a big space! Here’s an approach.

March 17, 2016Int'l Research Blog, Learning Edge Blog, Newsdonor research, fundraising research, international, international fundraising research, international research, prospect development, prospect profile, prospect researchJennifer Filla

by Sabine Schuller International. Mondial. Global. Weltweit. 全球. What do we mean when we say that? More often than not, the frame of reference is someone’s home country as the center. Everything outside the borders is “foreign” – equally intriguing and puzzling. Norwegian and U.S. citizens might be mutually surprised, not realizing one country publicizes… Read More »

#ResearchPride Swag

March 11, 2016News#ResearchPride, donor research, fundraising research, pride, prospect development, prospect researchJennifer Filla

The Prospect Research Institute is excited to celebrate #ResearchPride with a little swag for those individuals who want to wear the love! Order your unisex t-shirt and show off your good taste with a classic black and red look. Whether it’s casual Friday or everyday, this shirt will prompt friendly conversation! You can even pair… Read More »

Coming Out With #ResearchPride

March 9, 2016News#ResearchPride, donor research, fundraising research, prospect researchJennifer Filla

Did you know that March is #ResearchPride month? It is now! Helen Brown came up with the idea two years ago and this year invited prospect research bloggers and others to share the love and write-out about their #ResearchPride. How could the Prospect Research Institute resist that siren call? The Institute was born of a… Read More »

Book Review: Building Your Analytics Shop: A Workbook for Nonprofits

February 16, 2016Learning Edge Blog, Newsanalytics, big data, data analytics, donor research, fundraising analytics, fundraising research, prospect research, workbookJennifer Filla

Publishing houses have traditionally been the gate-keepers to well-written, well-edited books. When I find out a book I want to buy is self-published, it always makes me pause. One jumbled, self-published text full of painful grammar errors is enough to create that reaction. When Marianne Pelletier gave me a copy of her new, self-published book… Read More »

On Social Media

October 19, 2015Perspectives Magazine, Publications, Trends & Tipsadvanced training, data mining, donor research, facebook, fundraising research, influence rating, influencer, klout, linkedin, major gifts, online influence, prospect development, prospect research, ratings, social media, twitter, youtubeJennifer Filla

Prospect Research Perspectives Magazine: On Social Media Social media is a HUGE cultural trend affecting fundraising and research. Are you familiar with the social media playing field and how it impacts fundraising and prospect research? In the On Social Media edition of Prospect Research Perspectives magazine, we give you the big picture on how social… Read More »