Prospect Research — Where to start!
Whether you’re starting at a new agency as a grant writer or been with the same organization for years, finding new prospects and keeping track of them can be overwhelming. Obviously the type of...
View ArticleConstituency: They May be Sitting Right in Front of You
As part of a group organizing a development office for The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra years ago, I ran a number of mailing lists by the committee. Certainly all agreed that season ticket holders were...
View ArticleShould You Do Competitive Funder Research? Absolutely!
In business, each company needs to know what its competitors are doing and therefore conducts “competitive research” when developing a business plan and on an ongoing basis. You can do the same thing...
View ArticleProspect Research Software: Your Database
There is a lot of discussion about databases and which are the best for various types of situations or organizations. There are benefits and challenges to whatever you choose, so the best course of...
View ArticleThe Busy Prospect Researcher - Part 1: Overview of Time Management
Are you a busy prospect researcher? Me, too. A few years ago, I got an email from a colleague who was new to the profession. In it, she asked me, “how do you get everything done and still leave the...
View ArticleThe Busy Prospect Researcher - Part 2: Managing Research and Analytics...
As a busy prospect researcher, how do you get everything done and still leave the office by 6:30 at night? Here's how I do it. And you can, too. The post The Busy Prospect Researcher - Part 2: Managing...
View ArticleThe Busy Prospect Researcher - Part 3: Time-Based Projects
This is Part 3 of a multiweek series on managing your time as a busy prospect researcher. In Part 1, Dr. Hancks began talking about the framework for time management in the field of prospect research...
View ArticleThe Busy Prospect Researcher - Part 4: Community Participation and...
A busy prospect researcher should participate in committees and associations, and stay on top of professional development opportunities. Here's how I do it. The post The Busy Prospect Researcher - Part...
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