It "Takes a Village": Developing Prospects for Research and Non-Research Professionals

04/10/2008

The critical points of collaboration and the essential nodes for information handoff strategies between research officers and fundraising officers must be as smooth and flawless as any relay team. This session will explore many ways in which the entire development team can facilitate prospect development. Passing the baton, however, requires knowledge of fundraising and research. This Webinar explores the dialogue and practices that will facilitate mutual understanding of the roles of front-line fundraisers and internal support teams. Learn techniques and technologies to enhance the collaboration to build effective, donor-centric major gift efforts.

What will be covered:
The strategic partnership between prospect research and front-line fundraisers.
Techniques to add value to "research" while cultivating prospects.
The use of research and technology to build powerful prospect portfolios and results-oriented cultivation moves and events.
The fundraiser's secret to using research to your best advantage.
"Ear-to-the-ground" techniques for research professionals in harvesting data from the "front line."

Benefits of participating:
Expand your view of prospect development, whatever your perspective, in fundraising.
Pinpoint best practices in prospect development for research and frontline fundraisers.
Develop strategic partnerships for the good of prospects, donors, and the institution.
Learn how to provide just enough, just in time information for your portfolio and strategic initiatives.

Target audience:
Gift officers
Prospect managers
Prospect research leaders
Directors of development
Campaign managers
Event and donor relations professionals

Date: April 10, 2008
Time: 12:00 Noon Central Time
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Cost:  No charge for current clients of Bentz Whaley Flessner, $195 for non-clients
Deadline: Registration (and payments for non-clients) must be received by 5 pm April 9

 

Full participation in these webinars is applicable for one (1) point in Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Presented by: Joshua Birkholz


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