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… Read More »The 12 Days of Prospect Research Christmas
Of Pumpkins and Relationships: How to Use Relationship Mapping More Effectively
It’s the best time of the year. Leaves are changing, holiday decorations are up, and pumpkins are everywhere. This year,… Read More »Of Pumpkins and Relationships: How to Use Relationship Mapping More Effectively
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… Read More »In Translation: 4 Common Misunderstandings Between Major Gift Officers and Prospect Researchers
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… Read More »Five Things That the Disney Movie Frozen Taught Me About Prospect Management
Top 5 Misconceptions of Prospect Identification
Finding new major gift prospects can be a real challenge. You do not want to keep asking for gifts from… Read More »Top 5 Misconceptions of Prospect Identification
Prospect Research with Jen Filla hosted by KALEIDOSCOPE
Learn how to turbocharge your prospect profiles by consolidating critical wealth and relationship data from various SEC filings with validation… Read More »Prospect Research with Jen Filla hosted by KALEIDOSCOPE
3 Reasons You Should Care About Family Offices
When I first heard of a family office, I thought it was a fancy way of saying a family business. Boy, was I wrong! Family offices are a way for families to manage their wealth – as if that wealth was a business. This can include managing family investments and companies, estate planning, education planning, vacations, and philanthropy.
5 Reasons Why You Can’t Find a Prospect’s Giving
When meeting a new prospect, it’s quite exhilarating to find out that they are philanthropic and have given generously to other organizations. But occasionally, fundraising professionals may find a gap between what the prospect says and what is publicly available. Why? This article addresses that question!
The Great Puzzle of Corporate Philanthropy
Corporate sponsorships – they are everywhere you look! The concept seems simple: in exchange for advertising and branded materials at the event/location, the company financially sponsors the occasion. It has been the bread and butter of the corporate world for decades. But if that is all you are asking for, you are only touching one piece of the big puzzle of corporate philanthropy. There is so much more to corporate fundraising than just sponsorships.
Will a Wealth Screening Really Help Me?
When you are looking to find qualified major gift prospects in your database, want to segment your donor database for targeted asks, or want to realign your fundraisers’ portfolios for optimum performance it can seem daunting — especially if your database has thousands of records. It isn’t a magic bullet, but a wealth screening can take you pretty far, even in this age of A.I.