Well, This Was Different
by Rhode Warrior Blogger, Mark Noll It has been some time since I have written a blog. I have had topics I wanted to discuss but it just seemed as though the timing didn’t feel right.…
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DAFs: Good, Evil …or a Bigger Trend?
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…
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…
My 40 Perspectives on Prospect Research
by Rhode Warrior, Mark Noll Expand your scope of education and skills. Stagnation will make you obsolete. Know when the time involved for that last piece of information is not worth the investment. What’s your…
Likelihood to Give: An Exploration into the Fourth Dimension
by Rhode Warrior, Mark Noll There is a fourth dimension beyond that which is known to Prospect Research. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. It is the middle…
Lock the Doors: Here Comes the Consultant
by Rhode Warrior Blogger, Mark Noll Consultants serve a vital function in the world of fundraising. They are seasoned professionals with a wide expanse of knowledge that serve to direct non-profits to the proper course…
Donor Advised Funds: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
by Rhode Warrior Blogger, Mark Noll When someone mentions the brokerage and banking firm, Charles Schwab, it is unlikely that one thinks “philanthropy.” But Charles Schwab, along with Fidelity and Vanguard are now three investment…
Why Capacity Ratings are Bunk and What You Can Do About It
by Rhode Warrior Blogger, Mark Noll I was approached once by my then Vice President of Development and asked a simple and forward question: “How confident are you in these numbers?” His question was regarding…
Where have all the donors gone?
by Rhode Warrior Blogger, Mark Noll Before I began my career in Prospect Research / Advancement Services, a field I’ve been in now for over 17 years, I spent many years working in Employment and…
Prospect Research… In the Twighlight Zone
September 2008 will long be remembered as the time when several major financial institutions collapsed. The subsequent economic impact had a domino effect which resulted in a significant disruption in the flow of credit to…