Corporate and Foundation Research

Face it, most research educational content focuses on all the methods to research and identify prospects who are individuals — which is only right because individuals are by far the largest source of philanthropic funding in the U.S. However, institutions and programs whose sole function is to provide funding for nonprofits are among the fastest-growing elements in philanthropy. Hone your skills in the basics of researching, evaluating and preparing to approach foundations and corporations for funding. The speaker covers free and for-fee sources, search strategies, and the key elements to look for when evaluating a potential institutional prospect. She also discusses methods for proactively identifying corporate or foundation prospects — for your institution or for a particular project — and suggests ways to put your findings together and present them for various types of research assignments.