by Lauren Brownstein | Mar 7, 2025 | Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
When nonprofits think about foundation prospect research, the usual approach is to go big: search for the wealthiest, most well-known foundations that align with their mission and start planning the ask. But here’s the truth—bigger isn’t always better, and simply...
by Lauren Brownstein | Mar 7, 2024 | Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit, Philanthropy
I’ve completed hundreds of Prospect Research Reports, and probably reviewed thousands of foundation giving lists, over the 30+ years that I’ve been a fundraiser. When I started doing this work, most of the information was embedded in foundations’ IRS...
by Lauren Brownstein | Jul 7, 2022 | Fundraising, grants, Nonprofit
Prospect Research (a.k.a. researching prospective donors) is a popular fundraising topic that can be fraught with questions: Is it really OK for me to look up and share information about a potential donor? With whom should that information be shared? With whom should...
