Sphere of influence research is the practice of guiding a champion of your organization, such as a trustee, to introduce and help cultivate people in their network who are capable of making a major gift to your organization. Learn about Chris Mildner’s successful process and practice crafting your approach to a prospect in small groups.
There has been an increase in wealthy families and as a result, a variety of family office structures have proliferated. Learn to spot the family office in the wild and key indicators that suggest size of wealth. Practice identifying a family office in small groups.
Prospect screenings remain a powerful tool for identifying major gift prospects. Learn various approaches, practice identifying prospects with a sample results file in small groups, and discuss tactics for mitigating bias.
Especially when you are a solo researcher, it is challenging to go from ground zero and ramp up a prospect research program. Even when the development team isn’t using the words “prospect management,” it’s probably what they’re looking for. Work in small groups to tackle real-life scenarios with a framed approach.
In this world of A.I., automation, and research tools, what’s the real difference between what the tool provides and what we research professionals do? Whether you’re new or want a fun refresher, learn research approaches that leverage the tools, but emphasize your curiosity and critical thinking. Get ready to research in small groups!
Whether you are new to the Prospect Research Institute or have participated for years, join Jen Filla for a backstage tour at the Institute. Jen will cover the 3 top topics for 2025, the 4 learning pathways, and new ways to navigate and communicate.
Monthly group coaching calls are open to Research Asset Members and those who have purchased and are currently enrolled in a course. Coaching calls are a safe, judge-free space where you can talk freely, ask questions, and receive mentoring without being recorded. We send reminder emails with the Zoom link access the day before and an… Read More »Group Coaching Call
What Are Public Companies and How Does the Stock Market Generate Wealth? The stock market is like the heart of the business world here in the US. But understanding how public companies work and how people actually make money from them can be confusing. This workshop explores the differences between public and private companies, what… Read More »Introduction to Public Companies
Monthly group coaching calls are open to Research Asset Members and those who have purchased and are currently enrolled in a course. Coaching calls are a safe, judge-free space where you can talk freely, ask questions, and receive mentoring without being recorded. We send reminder emails with the Zoom link access the day before and an… Read More »Group Coaching Call
How are insiders at public companies compensated? Figuring out compensation for public company insiders can be really difficult. Digging into Proxy Statements and Form 4s can seem labyrinthine. This workshop will help you understand how insiders are paid, examining equity and non-equity compensation and discussing different forms of insider compensation in-depth. In the live meeting… Read More »The Inside Scoop on Insider Pay
Monthly group coaching calls are open to Research Asset Members and those who have purchased and are currently enrolled in a course. Coaching calls are a safe, judge-free space where you can talk freely, ask questions, and receive mentoring without being recorded. We send reminder emails with the Zoom link access the day before and an… Read More »Group Coaching Call
How to Communicate Public Company Compensation and Stock in Profiles Once you understand how a public company insider gets paid and owns stock, the next step is taking that information and determining a capacity rating. How do you take all that complexity and convey it in a profile and a rating? In Communicating Insider Wealth… Read More »Communicating Insider Wealth
