The ‘House of Cards’ Guide to Prospect Research

Some interesting and well thought-out comparisons between our profession and House of Cards.

The rich aren't getting richer these days

Insights and takeaways from a new report from UBS and PwC. The Dallas Morning news also referenced the same report with a local take: With the status of billionaires fleeting, can D-FW's richest residents hang on?

Best Practices for Data Storage and Collection

"Given the inclination to store as much data as possible, it’s sometimes more helpful to ask the question, 'What data should I not store?'"

What the “L” are you doing? Leading with Analytics, of course!

This is a great article from Stephen Lambert about the importance of analytics. His point that "Yes, all of your prospective donors are in databases other than yours!" highlights the importance of finding those prospects.

4 Things Every Woman Should Know to Get to the C-Suite

Thanks to the Prospect Research Institute for sharing this #gogirlresearch link!

University Trust Lets Donors Do the Grant Making

"You know where your money is going, and you have a voice in the outcome, although not necessarily control," he says. "You actually get to see how the capital makes its impact."

Towers of Secrecy: Piercing the Shell Companies

Thanks to Rachel Dakarian for sharing this link to a series of articles from the New York Times.

The New Age of Philanthropists and Mega-Gifts

The pace of mega-gifts is astounding.

The Top 10 Most Powerful People in the Art World

The Office Candy Dish

Helen Brown shares a tip to entice your fundraisers to stop by your office. I wish this idea would work for me. In addition to not being in the same buildings as my officers, I would have zero willpower to not eat all of the candy myself!