Ever been asked to identify a donor based on half a first name and a wild hunch? Prospect development professionals have — and in a recent survey, they shared their most memorable, head-scratching and downright hilarious research requests. Take a glimpse in this lighthearted roundup.
Recent natural disasters like the California wildfires have demonstrated that organizations dedicated to providing relief efforts often experience a surge in the number and size of gifts during headline crises. This case study of two nonprofit organizations — Humane World for Animals and Doctors Without Borders — provides insights for other prospect development professionals on navigating a surge of emergency-driven prospects at their own organizations.
In the increasingly competitive world of fundraising, nonprofit professionals are constantly searching for ways to maximize the impact of their efforts. This article from Kyle Curry and McCurdy Williams of Windfall explores the value of using wealth screening data to build a strategic, data-driven fundraising plan to help you engage the right donors at the right time, with the right ask.