“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.

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Review of Charitable Giving by Affluent Households – Part 2

by Aspire Research Group
January 4, 2024March 28, 2025
Reports and Trends, Research in Fundraising

The report was full of so much valuable information, we decided to split it into two blog posts.

Review of Charitable Giving by Affluent Households – Part 1

by Aspire Research Group
November 29, 2023March 28, 2025
Reports and Trends, Research in Fundraising

The 2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy report is the 9th biennial examination about philanthropic attitudes, priorities, and more… Read More »Review of Charitable Giving by Affluent Households – Part 1

Review of Women Give 2022: Racial Justice, Gender and Generosity

by Aspire Research Group
May 20, 2022March 28, 2025
Reports and Trends, Research in Fundraising

This annual Women Give report focuses on different aspects of women’s philanthropy. This year’s report looks at gender, philanthropy, and… Read More »Review of Women Give 2022: Racial Justice, Gender and Generosity

Gender and Crowdfunding: September 2021 by Women’s Philanthropy Institute

by Aspire Research Group
November 22, 2021March 28, 2025
Reports and Trends, Research in Fundraising

The report focuses on how gender may impact crowdfunding. It’ll dive into how men and women may act and give… Read More »Gender and Crowdfunding: September 2021 by Women’s Philanthropy Institute

Women Give 2019: Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color Review

by Aspire Research Group
May 29, 2019March 28, 2025
Research in Fundraising

“Women Give 2019 affirms that women are generous—all women, across racial and ethnic groups.” What is this Report? This report… Read More »Women Give 2019: Gender and Giving Across Communities of Color Review