“Every capital campaign requires a unique blend between the art and science of philanthropy. Our campaign cabinet had been working on 25 top prospects- we knew them, they knew us- but we had no idea what to ask for. By accessing a wide array of public information, Aspire Research helped us verify the interest and capacity of several prospects and confirmed that no public information was available on the rest. Aspire provides us with good data, the science, which we are using to build stronger relationships- the art of philanthropy.”

Steve Dickie, Oklahoma Methodist Manor

Prospect Research for Fundraisers: The Essential Handbook

Jen Filla, president of Aspire Research Group, teamed up with Helen Brown to write Prospect Research for Fundraisers: The Essential Handbook.

“Congratulations to the authors on producing a book that should be in every development officer’s library.” -Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE

From essential overviews to how-to-search skills, this practical book gives the development team the tools to understand how to use prospect research in ways that best fit their goals for each stage of the fundraising cycle.

Major Gift Teams

Due Diligence: The Time is Now

by Aspire Research Group
June 23, 2021July 22, 2025
Major Gift Teams, Profiles, Research in Fundraising

Every day it seems there’s a new scandal in the headlines about a nonprofit and a board member. Or a… Read More »Due Diligence: The Time is Now

Exceed Fundraising Goals in 2020? Some did! A Year in Review

by Aspire Research Group
December 18, 2020March 28, 2025
Major Gift Teams, Profiles, Prospect Identification, Research in Fundraising

2020 has been a year filled with new challenges and heartbreaks. The coronavirus has impacted every part of our lives.… Read More »Exceed Fundraising Goals in 2020? Some did! A Year in Review

Comprehensive List of Philanthropic Resources is Available

by Aspire Research Group
July 14, 2020September 22, 2024
Major Gift Teams, Profiles, Prospect Identification, Research in Fundraising

June 2020 | Tampa FL | The Aspire Research Group’s Prospect Research Page is a comprehensive list of resources that… Read More »Comprehensive List of Philanthropic Resources is Available