# Online training programme for prospect researchers launched

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2005/02/07/online-training-programme-prospect-researchers-launched/
- Published: 2005-02-07T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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Two international prospect research consulting firms have create a web-based learning
resource for fundraisers called ShareTraining.
ShareTraining has been established
by The Helen Brown Group and The Factary.

Classes available include an introduction to prospect research, setting up a research
office, researching people in depth, researching companies, trust and foundation
grantwriting, and prospecting for new donors. The courses are designed for a range
of people, whether new or seasoned prospect researchers, consultants, individuals
in one-person research offices, or fundraisers at large organisations.

ShareTraining includes slide shows, live web demonstrations and interactive real-
time conversation.

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Chris Carnie, chair of The Factary, said: “This fills a gap in trianing for researchers
in fundraising. Now we can train people in advanced techniques, and bring in the
best trainers to do that. The 90-minute seminar format is a really effective use
of training time.”

ShareTraining will bring in guest speakers who are experts in their field. “There
are so many great speakers that people don’t get to hear because they can’t get 
to a conference”, said Helen Brown. “With web-based training we can remove those
barriers.”

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