The 12 Days of Prospect Research Christmas
To end the year of 2024, we’ve decided to think about the wonderful things that prospect researchers can do for their fellow fundraisers. So, with a touch of mirth and joy, we propose…
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Of Pumpkins and Relationships: How to Use Relationship Mapping More Effectively
This year, articles abound about how we are carving pumpkins incorrectly. Like most people, I learned to cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin and then scoop out all the stuff inside. However, the word on the digital street is that it’s better to cut a hole in the bottom. You can make the hole larger to facilitate scooping the guts out and it’s less likely to cave into itself. This will help the jack o lantern last longer.
5 Benefits of a Continuous Improvement Web Design Approach
Did you know that the average website lifespan is just over two years? A lot can change at your nonprofit… Read More »5 Benefits of a Continuous Improvement Web Design Approach
In Translation: 4 Common Misunderstandings Between Major Gift Officers and Prospect Researchers
We’ve heard it many times before; fundraising is all about relationships. But it’s not just about the relationships between an institution and its prospective donors. It’s also about the relationships between fundraisers, like prospect research and gift officers. Having a good connection with gift officers will benefit everyone. Researchers can provide the right information to major gift officers who are best prepared to cultivate and solicit prospective donors.
5 Popular Online Fundraisers to Level Up Your Strategy
Looking for virtual fundraisers? Learn about different online fundraisers to assess which campaign can help you maximize revenue and increase your support base.
4 Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Choose Digital Waivers
There are many occasions when your nonprofit organization may need to use a waiver. For example, fundraising campaigns with an… Read More »4 Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Choose Digital Waivers
Hiring for Nonprofits: How to Create a Well-Rounded Team
Picture this: It’s the beginning of a new calendar year, and your nonprofit has new, ambitious goals in its strategic… Read More »Hiring for Nonprofits: How to Create a Well-Rounded Team
Five Things That the Disney Movie Frozen Taught Me About Prospect Management
Any parent of a toddler is likely to have seen the Disney film Frozen several times. As I was watching it for the 50th time, I realized that Frozen actually has a lot of lessons that we as researchers and major gift fundraisers can take to heart. Using the movie as a lens into creating a better more sustainable prospect management system, following are five lessons from Frozen about Prospect Management.
4 Ways to Keep Attendees Engaged at Your Nonprofit Event
Nonprofit events have the potential to make a significant impact on your organization’s mission. Whether you’re hosting an event to… Read More »4 Ways to Keep Attendees Engaged at Your Nonprofit Event
From Spreadsheets to Solutions: Tracking Nonprofit Finances
It’s no secret that nonprofit fundraising success relies heavily on strategic data tracking. By collecting and analyzing information on your… Read More »From Spreadsheets to Solutions: Tracking Nonprofit Finances