“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.

corporate fundraising

Why Should We Care About Corporate Giving

by Aspire Research Group
June 2, 2025September 2, 2025
Research in Fundraising

In the most recent Giving USA report, corporations only gave a 4%, compared to 67% from individuals, 19% from foundations,… Read More »Why Should We Care About Corporate Giving

The Great Puzzle of Corporate Philanthropy

Corporate sponsorships – they are everywhere you look! The concept seems simple: in exchange for advertising and branded materials at… Read More »The Great Puzzle of Corporate Philanthropy

Off the Shelf: The Best of Aspire…and Beyond

by Aspire Research Group
June 22, 2022September 22, 2024
Major Gift Teams, Profiles, Research in Fundraising

Just in case you are not experiencing soaring temperatures outside, let me remind you that it is officially summertime. And… Read More »Off the Shelf: The Best of Aspire…and Beyond

In Good Company: A Guide to Corporate Fundraising

by Aspire Research Group
March 23, 2021July 23, 2025
Aspire News, Profiles, Research in Fundraising

March 2021 | Tampa FL | Aspire Research Group is pleased to present In Good Company: A Guide to Corporate… Read More »In Good Company: A Guide to Corporate Fundraising

Corporate Giving Opportunities

Companies are trying to respond to the devastation that coronavirus has had on people’s lives, whether personally or professional. Recently,… Read More »Corporate Giving Opportunities

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… Read More »To Use or Not to Use Corporate Capacity Ratings