Prospect research is undergoing a seismic shift as generative AI replaces hours of manual work with real-time, data-driven insights. Discover how leading advancement teams working ahead of the curve by utilizing AI to uncover top prospects and major giving opportunities.
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.