The Foundations in Fundraising Workbook introduces you to descriptive, comparative, and predictive analytics, providing definitions, examples and tips. Built with input from an expert Content Review Panel with many years practicing analytics in fundraising, this workbook keeps it simple, accurate, and practical. What’s in the Workbook The workbook is printed and contains 45 pages of… Read More »
by Jason J. Briggs International prospect research is commonly considered high risk in the sense that it often fails to bring satisfying results and takes considerably more resources. Therefore, there is extra emphasis for research managers to plan international prospecting carefully to mitigate these risks. It was in this spirit that the Research Team at… Read More »
By Jen Filla Our donors and constituents are talking to us through data trails created from actions such as making gifts, liking our Facebook pages, and attending our events. So why aren’t we using that information? An elite few organizations are. The University of Maryland University College did it so well that they’ve birthed a… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Some ideas require more space than a 500-word blog post can provide. Prospect Research Perspectives magazine provides the space to explore new ideas and trends affecting the field of fundraising research. Every fundraising professional – whether a researcher, gift officer or vice president – needs to know how to harness information to achieve fundraising goals…. Read More »