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SUMMARY:K-Shaped Capacity Ratings Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Gift “Kapacity” Ratings in the K-Shaped Economy \nWhat if you’re missing your biggest prospects because you’re using the wrong measuring stick? \nHere’s a wake-up call: In 2022\, half of all principal gifts to colleges and universities came from people who never walked across the campus as students. As the K-shaped economy continues to concentrate wealth at the top while squeezing the middle class\, this trend is only accelerating. Your traditional\, visible assets capacity rating models can’t keep up! \nThe old playbook of tracking real estate holdings and public assets? It’s leaving millions (or billions) on the table. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll discover: \n\nHow the K-shaped economy is fundamentally reshaping where wealth lives—and why it matters for your campaign goals\nField-tested techniques for spotting ultra-wealthy prospects hiding in plain sight\nA dual-strategy framework: different capacity rating approaches for the top versus the bottom of the “K”\nTwo real-world case studies that reveal what works (and what doesn’t) when rating non-traditional prospects\nHow to make recommendations your development officers can use and adapt to verify capacity ratings through strategic prospect interactions\n\nBottom line: Stop undervaluing the prospects who could transform your campaign. Learn to find and rate the wealth that traditional models miss. \n \n \n \nRegistration link coming soon.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/k-shaped-capacity-ratings-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Prospect Research Institute,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Solo Researcher Survival Kit Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Navigate requests\, set realistic expectations\, and prove your value as a solo prospect researcher \nYou’re the only researcher. Every request lands on your desk. And sometimes you’re not even sure if what they’re asking for is reasonable—or possible. \nSound familiar? \nBeing a solo researcher means you’re juggling it all: prospect identification\, prospect research\, portfolio management\, and somehow managing your development team’s expectations without a peer down the hall to reality-check with. \nAnd if you’re new to the profession? You might be wondering: Is this request normal? Should this really take me three days? Am I doing this right? \nHere’s the truth: You’re not alone\, and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. \nThis workshop is your space to connect with fellow solo researchers and build the communication toolkit that helps your development team actually understand what you do (and why it matters). \nYou’ll walk away with: \n\nGeneric table of contents for prospect research and prospect management manuals you can adapt to start documenting your practice\nQuestioning techniques to uncover what your development officers really need—even when they don’t know how to ask for it\nSample job aids and marketing strategies to help your team understand your services and use them effectively\n\nBottom line: \nStop second-guessing yourself. Learn to manage expectations\, create a plan\, and communicate your value with confidence—even when you’re a team of one. \n \n \n \n \nRegistration link coming soon.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/solo-researcher-survival-kit-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Prospect Research Institute,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T153324Z
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SUMMARY:Monkey in the Middle: A.I. Tug of War in Fundraising Research
DESCRIPTION:You’ve seen the debate play out. On one end of the rope: people convinced A.I. will upend everything we know about research and prospect management — for better or worse. On the other end: those equally certain it is the key to unlocking capacity\, insight\, and impact like we’ve never had before. \nAnd there you are in the middle — trying to do your job well. \nThis session is for everyone on that rope. Whether you’re skeptical\, all-in\, or curiously somewhere in between\, join Jen Filla for a candid\, peer-driven conversation about what it actually looks like to navigate A.I. in fundraising research right now — not in theory\, but in practice. \nWe’ll explore where caution is warranted\, where opportunity is being left on the table\, and how professionals across the spectrum are making decisions they feel good about. No hype. No fear-mongering. Just real talk and practical ideas you can take back to your desk \nRSVP TODAY: https://www.aprafl.org/events/monkey-in-the-middle-a-i-tug-of-war-in-fundraising-research
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/monkey-in-the-middle-a-i-tug-of-war-in-fundraising-research/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Jennifer Filla,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Strategic Prospect Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Document your strategies\, standardize verification\, and deliver prospects development officers will contact \nStop spinning your wheels identifying prospects that never get contacted. \nToo many researchers waste time chasing myths about major gift prospect identification—using outdated approaches\, relying on wealth screening alone\, or drowning in data that never converts to conversations. \nThis workshop cuts through the noise and gives you a proven framework for proactive prospect identification that actually works. This workshop is not about how to find prospects. It is about how to document a variety of prospecting strategies\, create consistency in your verification research\, and deliver prospects development officers will actually want to contact. \nWhether you’re flying solo or leading research at a complex institution\, you’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on prospecting and practical tools you can implement immediately. \nWhat’s included: \n\nVideo and written lessons you can complete at your own pace\nA prospect ID assessment worksheet to evaluate and improve your current process (or create one)\nClear\, actionable strategies that work for teams of any size\n\nReady to transform how you identify major gift prospects? \n \n \n \n \nRegistration link coming soon.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/strategic-prospect-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Prospect Research Institute,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T140000
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SUMMARY:Smart Verification Framework Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Master the framework for smarter\, faster prospect verification research that gets your DOs what they need. \nEver feel like you’re drowning in verification requests that could take hours—or even days—to resolve? In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll discover a proven framework that helps you cut through the noise and deliver exactly what your development officers need\, faster than ever. \nWe’ll explore real-world verification scenarios (from the straightforward to the “wait\, what?”) and show you how to apply a systematic approach that saves time without sacrificing accuracy. You’ll pick up research shortcuts\, learn to troubleshoot the most common development officer communication challenges\, and leave with practical strategies you can use immediately. \nWhat’s included: \n\nInteractive online learning with built-in quizzes to test your skills\nA downloadable framework job aid you’ll reference again and again\nHomework exercises to practice your new techniques\nLive group discussion and homework feedback\n\nWhether you’re new to verification work or looking to level up your efficiency\, this workshop will help you become the go-to researcher your team relies on. \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration link coming soon.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/smart-verification-framework-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Prospect Research Institute,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T120000
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SUMMARY:Your Career Roadmap Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From promotions to pivots—explore what’s possible and build a plan to get to your dream job \nFeeling stuck in your prospect research role? Wondering what’s next—or what else is even out there? \nThe truth is\, the skills you’ve built in research and prospect management open doors to a surprising range of career opportunities\, both within advancement and beyond. But navigating that path? That’s the tricky part. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll hear directly from professionals who’ve made bold career moves—some climbing the ladder\, others pivoting to adjacent fields entirely. You’ll discover how to leverage your unique skill set\, identify opportunities you might never have considered\, and create a roadmap to get where you want to go. \nThis isn’t just career advice—it’s a practical toolkit for taking control of your professional future. \nWhat’s included: \n\nA visual “job tree” that helps you map your skills to real opportunities\nCurated podcast and video episodes featuring career insights from the field\nA downloadable career action plan worksheet to guide your next steps\nLive group discussion to share experiences\, brainstorm possibilities\, and tackle obstacles together\n\nWhether you’re ready for a promotion\, curious about a career pivot\, or just want to explore what’s possible\, this workshop will help you chart your course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nRegistration link coming soon.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/your-career-roadmap-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Prospect Research Institute,Workshop
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