The PM Podcast Talk To Almost Anyone: A Conversation with Tim Wilson
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Dec 20, 2025 
Tim Wilson, founder of People in Fundraising and a prospect development leader with two decades in higher ed and healthcare. He recounts moving from New England to Utah, building prospect teams at Intermountain and Weber State, starting his podcast to spotlight fundraising stories, and why he still loves talking to almost anyone. He also links childhood imagination to his career and even picks a Star Wars alter ego.
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A Doorway Changed My Career
- Tim stumbled into prospect research by opening a door in Harvard Business School and following a colleague's tip to talk to Val Roberts.
- That simple act of walking into a hallway led to a career he hadn't been actively seeking.
Research Is Storytelling, Not Just Data
- Tim found prospect research spoke to his skills because it combined writing, narrative-building, and learning about people.
- He values crafting biographies that reveal meaningful turning points, not just status metrics.
Thank Mentors With Handwritten Notes
- Send handwritten thank-you notes to mentors who opened doors for you.
- Tim recommends tangible gratitude because it lasts and meaningfully acknowledges sponsors.