Prospect (or development) researchers identify and provide relevant financial, philanthropic, and personal information about potential donors to academic and non-profit organizations. How does one end up in this engaging and rewarding career path? This webinar will look at one researcher’s path to a career in prospect research, moving from traditional and non-traditional library work into development work. Maureen will address the skills and proficiencies librarians bring to the role, and highlight why prospect research is a vibrant and viable career choice for information professionals. She will also discuss the variety of academic and professional backgrounds found among prospect researchers. Anna will cover volunteering in prospect/fundraising research, including examples of how it’s like CI work and expands one’s network/brand.
Prospect (or development) researchers identify and provide relevant financial, philanthropic, and personal information about potential donors to academic and non-profit organizations. How does one end up in this engaging and rewarding career path? This webinar will look at one researcher’s path to a career in prospect research, moving from traditional and non-traditional library work into development work. Maureen will address the skills and proficiencies librarians bring to the role, and highlight why prospect research is a vibrant and viable career choice for information professionals. She will also discuss the variety of academic and professional backgrounds found among prospect researchers. Anna will cover volunteering in prospect/fundraising research, including examples of how it’s like CI work and expands one’s network/brand.