Goals and Thoughts for 2025!

Reach out to prospect research networks like Apra (Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement), where many professionals are members. Platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter also host active communities where you can find thought leaders. Additionally, software providers in the prospect research space (e.g., iWave, WealthEngine) often have expert consultants and might even sponsor panels or offer guest speakers. If you all know anyone in those areas please feel free to contact us!

We're looking in areas like the following:

1. Data Analytics and Predictive Modeling in Fundraising

• Potential Speakers: Data scientists in philanthropy, predictive analytics consultants, or leaders from nonprofit tech firms.
• Suggested Topics:
  • "Predictive Modeling for Major Gifts: Techniques and Tools"
  • "Machine Learning in Prospect Research: Opportunities and Challenges"
  • "Data-Driven Fundraising: Transforming Donor Insights into Actions"

2. AI and Automation in Prospect Research

• Potential Speakers: AI specialists in philanthropy, software developers from donor intelligence platforms, or nonprofit tech founders.
• Suggested Topics:
  • "AI-Powered Donor Segmentation: Identifying Your Best Prospects"
  • "Automating Routine Prospecting Tasks: Time-Saving Strategies"
  • "The Role of AI in Donor Cultivation: Ethical Considerations and Best Practices"

3. Ethics and Privacy in Prospect Research

• Potential Speakers: Privacy advocates, nonprofit legal experts, or researchers focused on ethics in data usage.
• Suggested Topics:
  • "Balancing Insight with Privacy: Ethical Prospect Research"
  • "Navigating Data Privacy Laws in Fundraising"
  • "Transparency in Prospect Research: Building Trust with Donors"

4. Wealth Screening and Donor Segmentation

• Potential Speakers: Wealth screening experts, consultants in prospect research, or leaders in donor segmentation technologies.
• Suggested Topics:
  • "Innovative Approaches to Wealth Screening"
  • "Maximizing ROI: Effective Donor Segmentation Techniques"
  • "Beyond Wealth Data: Leveraging Behavioral and Psychographic Insights"

5. Relationship Mapping and Network Analysis

• Potential Speakers: Network analysis researchers, relationship mapping software developers, or nonprofit leaders utilizing these strategies.
• Suggested Topics:
  • "Mapping Donor Networks: Leveraging Connections for Fundraising Success"
  • "Identifying Hidden Connections with Network Analysis Tools"
  • "The Power of Peer Influence in Major Gifts: A Data-Driven Approach"

6. Prospect Research in a Digital World

• Potential Speakers: Digital transformation experts in fundraising, CRM platform specialists, or digital strategy consultants for nonprofits.
• Suggested Topics:
  • "Digital Footprints: What Online Behavior Can Tell Us About Donors"
  • "The Future of Prospect Research in a Digital-First World"
  • "Building Digital-First Donor Profiles: Tools and Strategies"

7. Fundraising Strategy and Prospect Research Integration

• Potential Speakers: Senior development officers, fundraising strategists, or consultants in integrated fundraising and research.
• Suggested Topics:
  • "Aligning Prospect Research with Strategic Fundraising Goals"
  • "Moving from Data Collection to Strategy: Building Stronger Donor Pipelines"
  • "Collaborating Across Teams: How Prospect Research Can Elevate Fundraising"

8. Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Prospect Research

• Potential Speakers: Leaders from innovative nonprofit tech startups, R&D consultants in philanthropy tech, or futurists focused on nonprofit technology.
• Suggested Topics:
  • "Blockchain for Philanthropy: What’s on the Horizon for Donor Transparency?"
  • "Innovative Tools for Prospect Researchers: What’s Next in Technology?"
  • "Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) in Prospect Engagement"