Prospect Identification

Introducing Volatile Opportunity: A Guide to Cryptocurrency and Fundraising

by Aspire Research Group
August 27, 2023March 28, 2025
Aspire News, Prospect Identification, Reports and Trends, Research in Fundraising

It’s been a bumpy road for cryptocurrency over the past year. In 2021, cryptocurrency did not seem to have any limit to its heights but in 2022, the crash came. Many predicted it was the end of crypto. But 2023 has been an interesting year with the price of Bitcoin rising again. The Giving Block, a full-service crypto exchange solution provider, predicts that over $1B in cryptocurrencies will have been donated by 2027. Boston Consulting Group forecasts that the crypto market will grow significantly by 2030.

by Aspire Research Group
September 23, 2022March 28, 2025
Profiles, Prospect Identification, Research in Fundraising

The funny thing about trends is that they can take quite a long time to become boring and traditional. If… Read More »The Trend That Keeps Trending: Cryptocurrency

How to Unlock the Major Gift Magic in Profiles and Capacity Ratings

by Aspire Research Group
July 22, 2022September 30, 2024
Major Gift Teams, Profiles, Prospect Identification

It happens. You get that profile and say to yourself, “Well, I knew all THAT,” or you take one look… Read More »How to Unlock the Major Gift Magic in Profiles and Capacity Ratings

Disruptive Philanthropy: A Guide to Donor Advised Funds

by Aspire Research Group
July 21, 2022September 22, 2024
Major Gift Teams, Prospect Identification, Research in Fundraising

Aspire Research Group LLC released Disruptive Philanthropy: A Guide to Donor Advised Funds written by Research Consultant, Elisa Shoenberger. This book was born out of a desire to examine both sides of the donor advised fund – the advantages and the disadvantages.

The Cryptocurrency Merry-Go-Round: Are you on?

by Aspire Research Group
July 22, 2021March 28, 2025
Major Gift Teams, Prospect Identification, Research in Fundraising

But while there are lots of questions about the future of cryptocurrencies, there’s no question that people are making money… and donating the proceeds to charity.

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. At the same time, we are experiencing increased economic uncertainty as a result of the virus as well as other global shocks. We’ve also seen the rise in social movement concurrent with a presidential election.

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

To Use or Not to Use Corporate Capacity Ratings

by Aspire Research Group
April 23, 2020July 23, 2025
Profiles, Prospect Identification, Research in Fundraising

While capacity ratings are the typical researcher’s bread and butter, we asked our panelists about the use of capacity ratings when it comes to corporate prospects