Maria Semple, Principal
Maria Semple is the firm's principal. An experienced
researcher, trainer and speaker on the topic of prospect research, she consults with organizations and firms
interested in finding and connecting with their best prospects for long-term relationships.
"Panning For Gold: Find Your Best
Donor Prospects Now!"™ and
"Panning For Gold: Find High-Net-Worth
Prospects Now!"™.
In October 2009, she completed the Constant Contact University
Experts Program. As an Email Marketing Specialist, Maria can help small businesses, associations, and nonprofit organizations
understand and use email marketing best practices.
Maria began her consulting career with Robert F. Semple
Associates in 1990 directing capital campaigns for nonprofit organizations. The firm, now Semple Bixel Associates, continues
to enjoy a business relationship with The Prospect Finder. Other consulting firms that have used Maria's services
include: The Alford Group, Laurence A. Pagnoni Associates, Global Health Strategies, The Canon Group LLC and Resource
Development Counsel.
Prior to her work in this field, she was a securities dealer in the investment
banking industry. These combined strengths enable her to help both nonprofit and financial services organizations to
develop the depth and breadth of their reach to attain an even greater impact on their goals.
Maria successfully completed an intensive Grant Proposal Writing Workshop conducted by The Grantsmanship Center
in New York, NY. She is a graduate of Douglass College.
