Online Prospect Research Tips

* How can I look up the current price of a stock?

Web site: http://finance.yahoo.com

Yahoo! Finance is one of many Web sites that give stock quotes in real time. Enter the stock symbol in the “Get Quotes” box (or do a Symbol Lookup) and click “Go.” You can learn much more about the stock you’re searching, too, such as its dividend and its 52-week range. (Ask donors to make stock gifts when the price is near its high). On the left are many links for the company, including headlines, a profile and even insider transactions. It also is interesting to look at the chart of the company’s stock performance. Go for the max and you can see how your prospect’s stock has performed over the years.