When the prospect management, research and analytics team at the University of Virginia experienced substantial growth, they recognized the importance of supporting advancement in their goal-setting process. Leveraging their diverse expertise and industry best practices, they developed a new, comprehensive process to assist development officers in this critical task.
While some of the smallest shops can make the biggest impact, finding tailored advice can be challenging. That's why panelists pulled focus on best practices for small shops in the recent panel "Doing More with Less: Prospect Development in Small Shops." Explore key takeaways in this recap.
Developing prospects is similar to taking care of a garden, with the aim of achieving fruitful outcomes. Figuring out how to manage your growing prospects as a small organization isn't always straightforward, but these experienced prospect gardeners are sharing their advice on how to build a well-organized program from the ground up.