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Prospect Research #Chatbytes

124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Prospect research professionals share their stories, tips, and commentary on topics that affect our fundraising work and our lives. We also sneak in guests from outside our field to shake up our perspective on fundraising and prospect research.

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116: The Role of Profile Research in Corporate Fundraising with Tracy LaMondue

April 01, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Tracy LaMondue shares how she uses corporate profiles to build relationships.   Tracy was featured in our publication, "In Good Company." Get your copy today.    >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

Jim Langley on Using Research and Writing to Connect Better with Donors

March 04, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Jim Langley shares how his background in writing led him to fundraising and a focus on better donor connections    >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

115: Jim Langley on Using Research and Writing to Connect Better with Donors

March 04, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Jim Langley shares how his background in writing led him to fundraising and a focus on better donor connections    >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

114: Leveraging prospect profiles for major gifts with John Cerniglia

February 05, 2024 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

John Cerniglia shares stories and advice on getting the most out of prospect profiles.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

113: The Democratizing Philanthropy Project with Kina Collins

January 08, 2024 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MB

Kina Collins shares how DPP is training BIPOC nonprofits to flourish.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

112: Volunteering Research for Ukraine with Nilufa Begum

December 04, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

Nilufa Begum talks about volunteering to research for Ukraine NGOs   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

111: Christopher Haight on Donor Qualification from Identification to Visit

October 31, 2023 18:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MB

Christopher Haight shares his experience creating a successful Discovery Team.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

110: Jon Garrow on A.I. Tools for the Modern Prospect Development Office

October 02, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MB

Jon Garrow shares how he leverages A.I. Tools in Prospect Development   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

109: Taking Action on DEI in Prospect Development with Sharise Harrison

September 05, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

Sharise Harrison describes her experiences – good and bad – with DEI in the development workplace.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

108: International Fundraising with Robert Osborne

August 01, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

Robert Osbornes shares the similarities and differences fundraising around the globe.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

107: Visualizing Data Equity with Meena Das at NamasteData

June 27, 2023 18:26 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

Meena Das teaches us to ask the question: How can we do good with data? >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

106: Brock Silvey and the Case of the Zombie Proposals

June 05, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 42.6 MB

Find out how Brock Silvey and the team at Northwestern University uncover the truth behind the zombie major gift proposals!   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

105: #CareerCurious with Tim Wilson

May 01, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MB

Tim Wilson shares his career, who influences him, and why he created the People in Fundraising webcast.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

104: Medha Nanal Answers: Can Machine Learning and AI Really Impact Your Nonprofit?

April 03, 2023 16:24 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

Medha Nanal shares use cases for how machine learning can improve nonprofit outcomes.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

103: Profiles in the Database with Michele Tanzosch

March 06, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 39.4 MB

Michele Tanzosch walks us through her experience storing profiles inside the database   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

102: Trends in Fundraising and Analytics with Marianne Pelletier

February 06, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 39 MB

Marianne Pelletier shares her observations from the data analytics point of view.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

Trends in Fundraising and Analytics with Marianne Pelletier

February 06, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 39 MB

Marianne Pelletier shares her observations from the data analytics point of view.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

101: Reflections on 10 Years of Prospect Research Institute

January 02, 2023 18:09 - 4 minutes - 6.41 MB

Jen Filla shares her thoughts on the past and future of the Institute.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

100: #CareerCurious with Terry Synnott- Journalist, Skateboarder and Prospect Researcher

November 29, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 41.3 MB

Discover how Terry Synnott’s unusual career path has informed his prospect research work.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog    

99: Achieving nonprofit fundraising data potential with Doug Cogswell

November 01, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

Doug Cogswell explores how organizations achieve fundraising growth with data.   >> Learn more on the Learning Edge Blog

98: Innovations in Capacity Ratings with Adam Bradford

October 04, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 36.3 MB

Adam Bradford shares his journey to finding and using Federal Reserve data for better capacity ratings. >> Learn more on the Learning Edge Blog

97: Cryptocurrency and the Opportunity Factor with Elisa Shoenberger

September 01, 2022 17:24 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

Find out if the “crypto winter” forecasts the end of cryptocurrency for philanthropy.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

96: Fundraising with an Abundance Mindset with Gauri Manglik at Instrumentl

August 02, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

Gauri Manglik shares her tech start-up journey and the secrets behind Instrumentl’s success.   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

95: Jeff Jowdy on prospect research and teaching the joy of giving in major gifts

July 05, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 42 MB

Jeff Jowdy has raised the millions and today he shares his perspective on wealth and giving that prospect research can leverage for development officer success   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

94: Digital Marketing Data for Fundraising with Joe Stabb

June 07, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 50.6 MB

Dr. Joe Stabb shares some of his recent projects at the intersection of marketing and fundraising. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

93: Linda Smith and the Confessions of a Sin City Fundraiser

May 03, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 42 MB

Former Chief Fundraiser of Opportunity Village in Nevada, Linda Smith shares evergreen fundraising wisdom. >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

92: #CareerCurious with Miguel Angel Hernández at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico

April 05, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

Miguel Angel Hernández reveals the secrets to successful prospect research in Mexico!   >> Read More on the Learning Edge Blog

91: Dr. Russell James reveals the secret behind major gift growth – psychology!

March 01, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MB

Whether it is IRS Form 990 data or neuroimaging, Dr. James hunts down the psychology behind giving and its impact on nonprofits.   >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

Predictive Insights a la carte with Shawn Olds at boodleAI

February 01, 2022 22:43 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MB

Find out how AI and machine learning are finally starting to benefit the smaller nonprofit.   >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

90: Predictive Insights a la carte with Shawn Olds at boodleAI

February 01, 2022 22:43 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MB

Find out how AI and machine learning are finally starting to benefit the smaller nonprofit.   >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

89: Crypto and Decentralized Finance as Vehicles for Philanthropy with Melody Song

January 04, 2022 21:38 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MB

Find out how the rise of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology can assist in democratizing philanthropy.  >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

88: Dr. Phildra J. Swagger on building the life you want, not just a career

December 07, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

When you have built up years of work experience, why throw it all way and jump into a completely new career? Dr. Swagger shares how, with some reflection, you can discover ways to pivot your career to better align with your life. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

87: #CareerCurious with Vanessa Boyle and Kelly Douglas at Caltech

November 02, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MB

Prospect research, prospect management, and analytics come together for these “research soul sisters” >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

86: Unleash your creativity for board prospecting

October 05, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

Board consultant, Christal Cherry, shares her board prospecting secrets. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

85: Backstory and Trends in Prospect Management

September 07, 2021 09:30 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

Karen Greene talks about getting started in prospect management and demystifies metrics. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

84: Prospecting for Foundations - Strategically

August 04, 2021 03:05 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MB

Shavonn Richardson shares how to “Think” before you “Ink” your grant proposal. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

83: Dynamic and Digital: Fundraising Trends with Tim Kachuriak

July 06, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MB

Tim Kachuriak shares the most recent data from digital fundraising and translates it into actions you can take to raise more money overall.   >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

Dynamic and Digital: Fundraising Trends with Tim Kachuriak

July 06, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MB

Tim Kachuriak shares the most recent data from digital fundraising and translates it into actions you can take to raise more money overall.   >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

82: Continuing Education: Should it be Training? Or Education? BOTH!

June 16, 2021 03:15 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

Matt Hugg shares how and why training and education complement each other for nonprofit learners. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

81: Lacy McAlister on Developing Prospect Management 2.0

June 01, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 26 MB

Whatever your prospect management process, it will need to be re-assessed at some point. Lacy McAlister walks us through an upgrade at International Justice Mission. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

80: #CareerCurious with Charles Snyder in Ireland

April 28, 2021 18:52 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

Charles Snyder shares his career journey to his dream job as Head of Advancement Services at University College Dublin, Ireland. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

80: #CareerCurious with Charles Snyder in Ireland

April 28, 2021 18:52 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

Charles Snyder shares his career journey to his dream job as Head of Advancement Services at University College Dublin, Ireland. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

79: Break it to make it! Profiles should reflect the prospect, not the template.

April 06, 2021 18:12 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MB

Joan Ogwumike shares the importance of crafting the profile to portray the prospect as a real and whole person. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

78: Tuesday Mooney, Prospect Research, and the Story Writing Bug

March 08, 2021 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MB

You know your profession is official when it shows up in entertainment! Author Kate Racculia brings acclaim to the prospect research profession. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

77: #CareerCurious with Helen Brown, President of The Helen Brown Group

March 02, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

Ever dreamed of being a consultant? Helen Brown shares her journey. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

76: Healthcare Leadership’s $75M Perspective on Prospect Research

February 02, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MB

You won’t be surprised that Trillium Health Partners Foundation raised $75M in 2020 when you hear President & CEO Caroline Riseboro share her prospect research perspective. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog  

75: It’s All About Communication! Research as an Iterative Process.

January 21, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MB

Business Librarian, Cathy Ogur, shares her experience on communicating around research.  >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

74: Prospect Researchers as the Reference Librarians of the Development Office

January 05, 2021 18:56 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MB

Olesya Zaremba shares how she uses her reference librarian interview skills to succeed in fundraising research >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

73: A.I. in the Nonprofit Sector with Jared Sheehan of PwrdBy

December 01, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MB

Jared Sheehan of PwrdBy shares his perspective on A.I. in the nonprofit sector and specifically how it could affect prospect research. >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog

72: #CareerCurious with Canadian Researcher Selene Hur

November 03, 2020 19:17 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MB

Selene Hur shares what it’s like to be a solo prospect research professional in Canada.  >>Read more on the Learning Edge Blog