“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.

HNWIs

Book Review | The Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions

by Aspire Research Group
March 15, 2022March 28, 2025
Research in Fundraising

In April 2021, Forbes reported that billionaires’ wealth increased by 35% (or $1.2 trillion) since January 1st, 2020. Now compare… Read More »Book Review | The Wealth Hoarders: How Billionaires Pay Millions to Hide Trillions

The World’s Uber Wealthy, at a Glance

by Aspire Research Group
October 15, 2018October 17, 2018
Research in Fundraising

“Philanthropic activity is now cited regularly as one of the main interests of the global ultra-wealthy population.” -World Ultra Wealth… Read More »The World’s Uber Wealthy, at a Glance

What’s New in the 2018 Capgemini World Wealth Report

by Aspire Research Group
August 28, 2018August 28, 2018
Reports and Trends, Research in Fundraising

By Elizabeth Eck “North America accounts for 31.3% of global HNWI population and 28.2% of wealth. The HNWI population in… Read More »What’s New in the 2018 Capgemini World Wealth Report