Welcome to “Start here,” an updated series of blog posts about getting started doing prospect research in countries around the world. The original “Start here” series appeared on the International Fundraising Intelligence blog in 2015. (IFI became Beth Bandy Research & Consulting last year.)
Full prospect research in the countries covered in this series will require many different sources, but the ones highlighted here will help you orient yourself, whether you are new to international prospect research or are a fundraiser just starting to work with prospects in a particular country.
5 things to know about Gulf philanthropy
This 2017 DEVEX article looks at philanthropy in Saudi Arabia and neighboring states.
From traditional to impact philanthropy: Creating a legacy for GCC family businesses
This 24-page paper from PwC’s Strategy& was released in 2017.
Hays Salary and Employment 2017 (GCC region)
Global recruitment firm Hays, which specializes in the oil and gas industry, released a Salary and Employment Report covering the Gulf states in 2017. You can download a PDF by clicking the link above.
ARAMCO.jobs
This website gives an introduction to working for Saudi Aramco, one of the major employers of international workers in Saudi Arabia. The site explains compensation, benefits, company housing, and other details.
Interactive: Saudi Arabia’s Royal Family Tree
The Financial Times (registration/ subscription required) produced this graphic, which covers three generations.
The World’s Most Influential Arab Women
Arabian Business produces numerous wealth and power lists covering Saudi Arabia and other countries in the region. This list can be sorted by name or country.
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