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January 21, 2021 By Helen Brown Leave a Comment

Opportunity of a lifetime

As I watched the Inauguration ceremonies over the past couple of days and saw those heartbreaking and beautiful flags on the Mall, it made me think about where we are now and how unbelievably changed we are from just a year ago.

If you had known a year ago what you know now, what would you have done differently? What have you found to be more important than you expected? What did you think was important then that you’ve now easily discarded? What do you wish you’d taken advantage of sooner?

One easy thing for me is that I would have made my ‘temporary’ home office a lot more comfortable sooner. I finally did that over the holiday break, but I wish that I’d done it back in July when it settled in my bones that this pandemic really wouldn’t be over as soon as we’d all hoped. Looking back, in some ways it felt like much of last year was just suspended time.

On the other hand, when I was craving lost community last spring I reached out to some folks that I’d always wanted to talk with but hadn’t had time (or hadn’t made time) to reach out to before. Some lovely new personal/professional friendships have bloomed, and it’s been a source of joy in this time of disconnected connection.

Did you do that, too? Did you make new connections over this past year, or re-forge old ties that had gotten frayed?

What about professionally? What did you do that challenged you to learn something more? Did you jump into the deep end and do something scary like take on a role you weren’t totally sure you were qualified for? Or speak at a virtual conference? Or survive being furloughed? Or…what?

What did you do this past year that your January 2020 self would be astonished to know about you? What did you learn about your priorities?

Here at HBG we launched a new Data Insight unit that I’d been inching toward for probably five years. In July, I just said “GO.” No more waiting. No more wondering “are we ready yet?” And now, every Friday my smile is goofy and wide with pride listening in on the DI team strategizing about new screening and analytics projects they’re working on, sharing data sources they found that week, or discussing how they want to visualize key discoveries for a client. It’s keeping me learning, too, and pushing myself and my team to pursue opportunities for services that will offer unique value (more on that this summer!).

Mid-summer, I couldn’t seem to resolve to the reality of fixing up my home office, but we launched a whole new business unit. I guess I discovered my priorities.

This year I’ve been impressed by leaders like Jay Frost and Jason Briggs who prioritized education and community and brought real innovation to our sector. Both of them jumped into the void with great speaker series and new, innovative forms of conferences to keep us connecting and learning. I’m honored to be speaking at the PyroTalks Fundraising Intelligence Conference next month on due diligence, and I hope you will join me.

And the Apra chapters! Wow. The pandemic has shown their resiliency and super-creative thinking to bring great programming that expands their reach and attracts membership beyond their geographical borders. My own chapter, NEDRA, runs research boot camps that will be available to newbies from Alabama and Albania to Nebraska, New England, and Zimbabwe, and they’re offering 11 full scholarships to their annual conference in May, including a brand-new one to support an initiative to bring more diversity, equity, and inclusion to prospect development.

Although the vaccine is slowly rolling out now, we’re probably going to be in the same physical situations for at least another eight or nine months, and possibly another year. Where do you want to be then?

Now is a really great time to break out of time suspension, take stock of where you are, and think about where you want to be personally and professionally this time next year. What do you need (or need to know) to take that next step? What certification or Coursera class or connection with a mentor will help pave the way? This is the opportunity of a lifetime to do that.

Filed Under: Career development Tagged With: continuing education, Jason Briggs, Jay Frost, NEDRA, opportunities, prospect development, prospect research, PyroTalks

January 14, 2021 By Helen Brown Leave a Comment

Can your prospects be found at a luxury private community?

To start off the new year on The Intelligent Edge, we hear from my colleague Heather Hoke who shares her knowledge on luxury private communities – their costs and amenities. If you have prospects and donors living in a private community, check out the resources Heather references below. ~Helen


It’s been a rocky start to 2021 and it wasn’t too long ago that I was saying how excited I was to leave 2020 behind and start a new year! Given everything, it’s not surprising that so many of us are ready for a change in geography, including the wealthy.

Many people are migrating from densely populated urban areas, to a place they can have peace-of-mind and feel a sense of security. Private residential club communities may be attractive to buyers now in the time of COVID-19. Stay-at-home mandates and social isolation may factor into an increased interest in resort lifestyle communities that are full of amenities.

You can be in any stage of life to live in a private community, but some are targeted specifically for families, retirement, or active adults over 55. Communities offer a variety of exclusive concierge services and amenities including an array of fitness and recreational activities, dining, social activities and even security and medical staff. It comes at a significant cost as the properties require an initiation fee and annual dues. Buyers are not only buying a home, but they are also buying a lifestyle.

Let’s explore some of the most exclusive private residential communities….

Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert, CA

www.bighorngolf.com

Bighorn is described as casual and comfortable. There are 470 residences and 520 club members. The $100K initiation fee for club membership includes two championship golf courses, social activities, dining venues, tennis and pickle ball, pools, a fitness center, a salon and spa, personal training, and nutritional counseling. There is also private jet and transportation services, and an ultraluxe auto gallery to house members beloved cars. A golf membership is an additional $250K. Current homes for sale are going for up to $9.6 million.

The Hideaway in La Quinta, CA

www.hideawaygolfclub.com

The real estate on the 600 acres includes 447 homes, ranging from designer-built bungalows and villas to custom-built homes of up to 10,000 square feet. Current real estate listings go up to $4.5 million. There is a $75K fee to join The Hideaway Golf and Country Club which is limited to 580 members. Along with two renowned 18-hole golf courses and a 51,000-square-foot clubhouse, recreational facilities feature a world-class spa, fitness center, pool, and sports courts.

Kohanaiki in Kailua-Kona, HI

https://kohanaiki.com

Kohanaiki features a Rees Jones-designed oceanfront golf course, a sports complex, and an Adventure Team that serve as personal guides to the island’s natural attractions of surfing, stand-up paddling, snorkeling, and diving and deep-sea fishing on Kohanaiki’s 39-foot boat. The 67,000-square-foot clubhouse is a place of relaxation and wellness that includes a spa, infinity pools, yoga lawns, relaxation areas and sweeping views of the ocean. It also has a bowling alley, movie theater, private dining rooms, a wine and cheese tasting room, cigar room, and poker room. There is even a master brewer crafting one-of-a-kind beers onsite. Current real estate listings go up to $12.5 million.

Kukui’ula in Koloa, HI

https://kukuiula.com

The 1,010-acre property designed for families offers outdoor adventure experiences, a 10-acre organic farm, hiking trails, spa, and an 18-hole golf course-dubbed one of the best courses in Hawaii by Golf Digest. On staff is a “cultural resource liaison” who oversees programming that delves into island culture, including lei making, hula dancing classes and sunset ritual ceremonies. Kukui’ula offers a range of home ownership opportunities from large home sites to villas and bungalows. Homes range from $600K to $12 million. 

The Madison Club in La Quinta, CA

https://madisonclubca.com

The Madison Club is a community with quiet neighborhoods of luxury estate residences, elegant villas and clubhouse suites. It offers a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, movie theater, game room, full-service spa, a fitness facility, on-site medical practitioner, and a “recreational and lifestyle wellness team.” Initiation fee is $200K plus $33K in dues. 

Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, FL

www.oceanreef.com

This community is on a private peninsula and has its own 4,000-foot airstrip, school, museum, security force, and fire department. A marina with 175 slips and docks for yachts up to 175 feet are also offered. To live in Ocean Reef, a resident must be sponsored by two current members and purchase a membership for $200K.

Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club in Boca Raton, FL

www.rpycc.org

This 450-acre community has 700 estates, many on deep-water and golf course lots. Royal Palm is internationally acclaimed as one of the most exclusive yachting communities in the country. Notable features include a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course and full-service marina. Membership is by invitation and the candidate selection process is overseen by the members. Current real estate listings go up to nearly $17 million.

Silo Ridge Field Club in Amenia, NY

https://siloridge.com

On 800 acres, Silo Ridge opened in 2018 and is a project of Discovery Land Company, a developer and operator of some of the world’s most exclusive residential club communities. Silo Ridge has $250 million worth of amenities, including a Tom Fazio-designed golf course with gourmet snack stations, an organic garden, farm-to-table dining, hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, an equestrian center, a spa, an outdoor theater, and a pool with a 150-foot water slide. About a 90-minute drive from Manhattan, Silo Ridge is especially appealing to NYC residents. There are 245 predesigned houses priced at an average of $5 million and going up to more than $10 million. Members pay annual dues of $24K and an initiation fee of $100K. Silo Ridge has vertical membership where members’ children and parents also become members.

The Summit Club in Las Vegas, NV

https://summitclubnv.com

This ultra-luxury resort community on 555-acres had its first residents in 2018 and has contracted 154 of its 260 lots, pre-built residences, and clubhouse suites. There is a clubhouse for dining and events, a pickleball facility, sports and tennis courts, and a championship golf course designed by golf architect Tom Fazio. It also has mountain biking and hiking nearby in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, a kid’s club, and residential services in which staff will do everything from grocery shopping to a turn-down service and housekeeping. Some of the homes built were more than $20 million. The average custom lot sells for more than $3.5 million. Club membership is $200K, annual dues are $39K and homeowner’s association fees are $16.8K.

Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, MT

https://yellowstoneclub.com

Yellowstone Club is the world’s only private ski and golf community. Designed by Discovery Land Company, it is situated in the Rocky Mountains spanning 15,200 acres with 2,900 acres of ski trails and an 18-hole golf course. There is a 282-acre ranch under contract there for $18 million and custom homes ranging from $11 million to $29 million. The grounds are reportedly protected by a security team that is led by a former Secret Service officer and it has its own fire department and emergency medical services team. The Club is limited to 864 members. Initial membership fees are $400K, and there is an annual fee of $41.5K.

 

These properties seem to have everything you will ever need to ease even the most stressed mind and body!

You can do some prospecting around private communities too. A helpful resource is the Private Communities Registry (www.privatecommunities.com) which is searchable by state for various community-types including gated, golf, luxury, and equestrian communities. Perhaps some of your constituents already live there!

In 2021, I am looking for wellness, peace of mind, and to be outside in nature as much as possible. Now I need to figure out a way to move to Kohanaiki! Since there is a master brewer on staff there, I have buy-in from my husband!

Filed Under: Researching Individuals Tagged With: Heather Hoke, HNWI, private communities, prospect research, UHNWI

December 10, 2020 By Helen Brown Leave a Comment

December edition – Who’s Doing Well Now?

It’s been eight months since I did a blog post on the topic of “Who’s Doing Well Now” and I thought the end of the year – giving season – might be a good time to revisit that question.

If you read that original blog post and the follow-up white paper, many of the industries from that period remain at the top, but over the summer innovation (and pivotation) pushed a few other companies and industries into the spotlight. I wanted to share my resources to help you dig a little deeper to find prospects that might be flying under the radar a bit.

For example, it’s not a secret that puzzles and games are doing well, so of course we should look into who makes them. Manufacturers like privately-held (and very diversified) Allied Materials and Equipment Co. of Kansas City, MO, whose subsidiary Allied Products is the maker of Springbok puzzles, are doing well this year. According to their website, Allied also makes American flags that fly “over some of our nation’s most important institutions as a result of contracts with the United States Senate, Department of Defense, and GSA recipients.” Those flags are also used for military (and veteran) keepsakes and burials, which unfortunately have seen an uptick this year. Allied’s DOD contracts also extend to military equipment, such as chem/bio life support systems.

Want to find more suppliers with US government contracts? There’s a database for that: https://www.usaspending.gov/. You don’t have to know the name of the company, either. If you’re prospecting, the surprisingly well-built search tool allows for a large array of filters, including recipient (awardee) type, NAICS code, state, zip code, and congressional district.

Specifically interested in companies that have received contracts for COVID-related purposes? You can find that on the USASpending site, but ProPublica has also created a very search-friendly tool at https://projects.propublica.org/coronavirus-contracts/ for finding companies that have recently increased sales due to government contracts.

In the Washington, DC area, it would be natural to think that the fastest growing company would be a government contractor. Holistic Industries, which has grown 447% over the past three years and is considered an essential business will probably not be a DOD contractor anytime soon, though. The cannabis retailer reported growth over 30% for the first quarter this year and beat estimates for Q3 by $3 million. CEO and University of Maryland alumnus Josh Genderson has hopes to double sales next year. Cannabis retailers can’t use traditional banks to park their money, and they frequently donate to local nonprofits to prove their place in building up community. If your nonprofit doesn’t include cannabis retailers in your due diligence ‘no-no’ list, you may want to check out your local retailer’s leadership.

With the disruptions in the supply chains over the past several months, grocery retailers have needed to utilize more cold storage facilities to keep things fresh and relatively close-by. Two companies control nearly 60 percent of all of the cold storage in the US – Lineage Logistics and Americold Realty and both are growing quickly, according to The Wall Street Journal. The CEOs of both companies are graduates of Midwest universities that mention nonprofit interests on their LinkedIn pages.

I found the three specific company examples mentioned above by searching for “companies doing well” and limiting my search dates, but there are other resources (stronger than a search engine) that you can use to prospect for successful industries and companies (and the people who are doing well because of them) right now.

One of my all-time favorites is an expensive resource that used to be found only in hard copy in business libraries: ValueLine. Imagine my delight when I learned earlier this year that not only is ValueLine online and searchable, but my library card to my little local library gives me free access to it. (Maybe yours does, too?) ValueLine gathers information about 6,000 publicly-held companies and 18,000 mutual funds (as well as other invest-ables) and provides insights on which companies and industries are “timely” (how they’re doing as compared to others in their industry) and “safe” (the likelihood that the company will continue to do well over the coming months – or not) at the current moment.

My search in ValueLine this week showed that 26 companies are at the Venn diagram nexus for both growth and safety. The list includes several you’d expect like Clorox, Costco, General Mills, Home Depot, JM Smucker, Procter & Gamble and Walmart, with a few interesting ones like Jack Henry & Associates (payment processors for the financial services industry); Landstar (shipping and logistics); and Synopsys, an electronic design automation company focusing on silicon design, verification, and intellectual property and software security and quality.

Another resource to check for companies doing well right now is the Fortune Global Fastest 100, a listing of the fastest-growing companies in the world. I like to break their list down into industries to get an overview of sectors that are growing quickly in order to spot trends and outliers. This year the top three categories for growth are commercial banks; homebuilders, engineering, construction, and building materials; and internet services and retailing.

One last resource I wanted to mention is LinkedIn. Since it was first published on March 31, senior editor Andrew Seaman’s article, “Here’s Who’s Hiring Right Now” has been regularly updated. Its long list of companies that are doing well enough to be hiring this year is worth a look for prospecting ideas.

What places are you looking when you’re prospecting these days?

Filed Under: Prospect identification, Researching Companies, Researching Individuals Tagged With: prospect identification, prospect research, researching companies, researching individuals, ValueLine

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David’s career in prospect research began in 2009, as a graduate research assistant at the Shippensburg University Foundation. In 2011, He became a development researcher for the University of Virginia. In 2015, David became assistant director of prospect research at the University of Baltimore, serving for 3 years. Recently, he was the director of development for Trees Forever. David Joined the Helen Brown Group as a research assistant in January 2020. He earned a B.A. in Theater at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a M.A. in Applied History at Shippensburg University. David is a member of APRA and APRA Great Plains.

Kenny has worked in development since 1999 and has been involved in prospect research since 2002.

Prior to joining The Helen Brown Group, he was the director of donor and prospect research at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay. Kenny is a member of APRA and NEDRA.

Tara first began her career in development in 2002 supporting the Major Gifts department at Simmons College, and ultimately went on to serve as Assistant Director of Prospect Research. Since that time, she has also worked as a Senior Research Analyst at MIT, as Associate Director of Prospect Management and Research at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and as Director of Development Research at Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP).

Tara originally joined the Helen Brown Group team in 2007 and served as a Research Associate and ShareTraining coordinator until 2008 – she rejoined the company as a Senior Researcher in 2013 and was promoted to her current role in 2018.

She has been an active volunteer with NEDRA for many years and served on the board of directors from 2010-2016. During her time on the NEDRA board, she served in many different roles, including terms as Vice President, Secretary, Chair of the Website and Technology Committee, Chair of the Volunteer Committee, and as Chair and Editor of NEDRA News. She is currently a member of the NEDRA Bootcamp faculty. In addition, Tara has also been involved as a volunteer with Apra, serving stints on the Membership Committee, Chapters Committee, and Bylaws Task Force.

Angie began her career in development in 1999 at Virginia Tech in Corporate and Foundation Relations and later in prospect research at the University of Connecticut Foundation.

A graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, her experience includes grants management at the University of South Carolina, program evaluation for South Carolina Research Authority and human resources analysis for Nissan North America.

She returned to development in 2007 and worked in various prospect research positions at Vanderbilt University, including Associate Director. She was named Director for Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s research office in 2015, and joined The Helen Brown Group in 2016.

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Josh began his career in development as the Phonathon Coordinator at Keene State College. He then worked at non-profit consulting firm Schultz & Williams in Philadelphia.

He started his research career at the University of Pennsylvania as a Research Assistant in 2005. He then moved over to the Wharton School of Business, where he became the Associate Director, Research and Prospect Management. Josh joined the Helen Brown Group in 2016.

Josh is also a Colorado licensed Realtor and graduate of Lehigh University.

In March 2017, Kristina joined the Helen Brown Group as a Research Associate. Before joining HBG, she was the Research Manager at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and an Associate Manager of Prospect Research at City Harvest, a food rescue organization. Kristina started her non-profit career as a legal assistant at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2004.  She is a member of Apra and Apra Greater New York. She was Apra Greater New York’s Director of Programming from June 2014 to May 2016. Kristina graduated from The University of Chicago and the Bard Graduate Center.

Grace began her career in development in 2001 as Executive Assistant to the Chief Development Officer with Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), a Harvard Medical School-affiliated academic medical center.

In 2003, she became a prospect researcher for the BWH principal and major gifts team and spent the next 11 years in various research positions with BWH, culminating as Assistant Director of Prospect Research. She has been affiliated with The Helen Brown Group since January 2014.

Heather began her career in 2002 as a prospect research coordinator for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and then moved to Carroll College in 2004.

In 2005, Heather began working on her own as a freelancer and eventually started her own consulting firm, Willis Research Services, in 2007. She joined The Helen Brown Group in 2012.

Heather is a member of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement and the Montana Nonprofit Association.

Jennifer began her career in development at her alma mater, Wheaton College, where she was an administrative assistant for the major gifts department.

She joined The Helen Brown Group in March 2008. She earned a master’s degree in library science from the Southern Connecticut State University in May 2009. Jennifer is a member of APRA and NEDRA.

Rick has been a member of the Helen Brown Group team since 2005. Prior to joining HBG, Rick was director of research at St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire. Rick has worked in development since 1996, both in prospect research and major gifts fund raising. His experience includes the University of Vermont, Phillips Exeter Academy and St. Paul’s School.

Rick is past president of NEDRA and is a member of and frequent volunteer for APRA.

Josh began his career in development as the Phonathon Coordinator at Keene State College. He then worked at non-profit consulting firm Schultz & Williams in Philadelphia.

He started his research career at the University of Pennsylvania as a Research Assistant in 2005. He then moved over to the Wharton School of Business, where he became the Associate Director, Research and Prospect Management. Josh joined the Helen Brown Group in 2016.

Josh is also a Colorado licensed Realtor and graduate of Lehigh University.

Mandi has worked in prospect research and management since 2006. She began her development career as a research analyst in development research at City of Hope, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Los Angeles. From there, she became the manager of prospect development at Huntington Memorial Hospital, a community hospital in Pasadena, CA. Most recently, she was the associate director of prospect research and management at Occidental College, a private liberal arts college in LA.

Mandi has a BA degree in print journalism from Southern Methodist University and a master’s degree of library and information science from UCLA.

She joined the Helen Brown Group in May 2019.

Kelly began her career in development in 2008 as an administrative assistant in Major Gifts at Wheaton College.

In 2010, she became a research analyst at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the Division of Development & Jimmy Fund as part of the prospect identification team. Kelly joined The Helen Brown Group in 2013.

She is a member of APRA and NEDRA.

Jayme began her career in development in 2008 at the Rutgers University Foundation, where she spent the next seven years, first in prospect management and then prospect research. She spent several years at Monmouth University as their senior prospect research analyst, working with the fundraising staff, university president, and top leadership. She has worked as both a volunteer and consultant for non-profits in the areas of research and writing.

She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Drew University and a master of communication and information sciences from Rutgers University. She is a member of APRA.

Jayme joined The Helen Brown Group in April 2019.

Julie has managed finances for The Helen Brown Group since its founding.

In her spare time, she is an editor for the PBS series Masterpiece at WGBH. Julie was nominated twice for an Emmy award for her work on the PBS show Zoom.

Heather began her career in development in 2001 as a prospect researcher for National Wildlife Federation (NWF). She was with NWF for more than thirteen years, including nearly five years as director of research and analytics. Heather is a former secretary of the board of directors of APRA-Metro DC.

She joined The Helen Brown Group in October 2014.

David began his career in development at The Gunnery school in northwest Connecticut in 2011, where he worked in database management and prospect research. Subsequently, he joined the College of Saint Rose as a development research analyst before leading Albany Medical Center Foundation’s prospect research efforts as Associate Director of Prospect Research. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Siena College and is a member of APRA and CASE.

Michele began her career in development in 2012 when she joined the UC Berkeley corporate and foundation relations team as a development analyst. She spent a year and a half at Cal before returning to UC Davis as a prospect analyst. She was with the prospect management and relations team at UC Davis for almost three years prior to joining the research and relationship management team at George Washington University as a Senior Prospect Analyst in 2016.

Michele received her BA in creative writing from Florida State University and her MA in higher education leadership from CSU Sacramento. She currently resides in Northern Virginia, is a member of Apra International, and serves as the social media chair for Apra Metro DC. Michele joined The Helen Brown Group in July 2018.

Angie has worked in development since 2002, partnering with a wide range of nonprofit institutions. She began her professional career at Vanderbilt University in research and prospect development.

She has also worked with a number of community nonprofits in front-line fundraising, grant-writing, and event management. Angie holds an MPA in Nonprofit Management from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and a BS in Journalism from Middle Tennessee State University. She resides in Nashville, Tennessee, and is a member of AFP Nashville and APRA MidSouth, where she has been active on the executive team.

She joined The Helen Brown Group in October 2015.

Maureen has been a part of the non-profit world since 1991. She started out in annual giving at Harvard Law School and continued her career as director of annual/special gifts at UC Santa Cruz.

In 1999 she made the switch from front-line fundraising to serve as director of prospect research/management at Bentley University and in 2001 began her role as administrator for the North American Foundation for the University of Manchester. She became part of the HBG team in September of 2011.

Helen has been a development professional since 1987. Her previous experience includes The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Albert Einstein Institution, Boston College, the Harvard School of Public Health and Northeastern University.

Currently she works with a variety of clients to establish, benchmark and re-align research departments; identify major gift prospects; and train researchers and other fundraisers through on-site and web-based training services.Helen is a former member of the board of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) and is past president of the New England Development Research Association (NEDRA). In 2006 she received the NEDRA Ann Castle Award for service to the prospect research community.

Helen is Special Advisor on Fundraising to the North American Foundation for the University of Manchester and is a member of the board of directors of Factary Ltd. (Bristol, UK). She is a member of NEDRA, APRA, the Association of Independent Information Professionals (AIIP), Women In Development, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and Researchers in Fundraising (UK).

Helen is a frequent speaker and has led seminars for a number of professional associations, including Action Planning, AFP, APRA, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), NEDRA, RIF, the Planned Giving Council of Central Massachusetts, the Georgia Center on Nonprofits, the International Fundraising Congress and Resource Alliance.

Helen is also co-author (with Jen Filla) of the book, Prospect Research for Fundraisers (Wiley & Sons, 2013).