If your organization is thinking about implementing new software, here are some guidelines for how to do it right.

http://pndblog.typepad.com/pndblog/2017/10/best-practices-for-implementing-new-software.html

Knowing what donors want to accomplish with their philanthropy is more important than a good pitch. Research can help with this!

https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2017/10/16/asking-donors-what-they-want-to-accomplish-can-reap-huge-benefits

Prospect development professionals can probably relate to the challenges and rewards of development, as expressed by this fundraiser.

https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2017/10/12/why-would-anyone-want-to-do-this-work-a-fundraisers-lament

This article examines the ways in which the wealthy hide their affluence, and the consequences of this discretion.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/08/opinion/sunday/what-the-rich-wont-tell-you.html

What will happen when new EU privacy laws go into effect?

http://www.thenonprofittimes.com/news-articles/eu-clamping-data-use-marketing

Between 2008 and 2014, gifts of at least $1 million from Chinese Americans increased nearly fivefold.

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/chinese-chinese-american-philanthropy-on-the-rise-study-finds

This article maintains it’s important to maintain a fair view of the ultra-wealthy who are philanthropy’s biggest donors.

https://www.philanthropydaily.com/yes-the-wealthy-ought-to-give-more-but-false-caricatures-wont-help

The number of high net worth individuals is at an all-time high.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/millionaires-wealth-reached-record-63-5-trillion-globally-in-2016-study/articleshow/60867039.cms

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Did you miss Helen Brown’s NEDRA presentation on UK research? Here’s a taste of what she shared!

https://www.helenbrowngroup.com/international-prospect-research-resources-uk