About Us

The Prospect Research Consultants Directory is a service of The Freelance Prospect Research Network. The Freelance Prospect Research Network is an "initiative" of Chase Solutions Inc. Over the past twelve years, Chase Solutions has received numerous requests from freelance prospect researchers who would like to help out whenever we have excess prospect research work on our plate. Development of this Network is our attempt to address this need in an organized manner. Chase Solutions is a nationally known consulting firm providing prospect research and data screening solutions for philanthropic organizations. We are members of and subscribe to the codes of ethics of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement, the New England Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, the New England Development Research Association, and the Association for Fundraising Professionals. We believe in the Donor Bill of Rights and scrupulously protect the confidentiality of the prospect research process for the benefit of both those we research and those we conduct research for.

Our Advisory Board

The Network has recently established a distinguished advisory board to provide valuable guidance and input as we grow. We take great pleasure in introducing you to this group of philanthropic leaders.

	Dave Chase, founder and CEO of The Freelance Prospect Research Network and Chase Solutions Inc. He  serves as treasurer of the New England Development Research Association and is on the board of directors of the New England Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. Dave is a frequent presenter of professional seminars on prospect research, data screening, and proactive research. Dave also serves as president of the Hyannis Youth & Community Center Foundation -- which recently concluded a successful $15 million capital campaign.
	John Betz, principal of Vital Data Management. Prior to joining, and ultimately acquiring, VDM, John was with The American Cancer Society for 18 years in senior development and management positions. He has served on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Massachusetts, and the board of the New England Association of Healthcare Philanthropy.
	Betty Ann Copley Harris, FAHP, president of Copley Harris Company Inc. Betty Ann Copley has successfully directed development, public relations and volunteer leadership programs for major non-profit institutions throughout the Northeast. Prior to founding her consulting firm in 1987, Betty Ann served as Director of Development and Community Affairs for Salem Hospital in Massachusetts and as Assistant Vice President for Advancement at Catherine McAuley Health Center in Michigan.
	Tony Glowacki, President & CEO, WealthEngine/WealthID. Prior to WealthEngine, Tony managed and consulted with the Federal Reserve Board, the House of Representatives, the US Supreme Court, the Coast Guard, INTELSAT, and Oracle Corporation. He is also a partner in the company that owns the franchise for Panera Bread in Maryland. Tony has served on various nonprofit boards, including the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dean’s Advisory Board.
	Mark Kostegan, FAHP, Chief Development Officer, Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. Mark has a long and distinguished career in healthcare philanthropy. Prior to joining the Brigham's, Mark served as chief philanthropy officer at the Joslin Diabetes Center, Cape Cod Healthcare, Boston's Children's Hospital, and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.
	Jim Link, President, United States Coast Guard Foundation. Jim has over twenty years of successful experience in educational administration and institutional advancement. He has participated in fundraising campaigns that raised over $700 million, and personally solicited over $100 million in charitable contributions. Jim has helped plan, launch and direct capital campaigns at Iona College, Hartwick College, Dartmouth College, Chilton Memorial Hospital, the General Hospital Center, New Milford Hospital, Sound Shore Health System, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut, and the Western Trauma Foundation for Education and Research.
	Jill Meister, Jill is the Director of Research at the Williston Northampton School in Massachusetts. She is the current President of the New England Development Research Association (NEDRA) and served as NEDRA's 2006 Conference Co-Chair. She is the former Assistant Director/Manager Research Services, Prospect Development at Brown University. Jill began her development career at the School for International Training in Southern Vermont. She then joined Landmark College to prospect lead donors for the first campaign ever at Landmark. After Landmark, Jill joined the research office at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and was promoted to Manager of Research Services in 1997. In 2001, she was named Director of Development Research at Bryant College.
	Tom Mundell, CFRE, President, Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation. Tom is well respected in the healthcare philanthropy field have previously served as chief development officer for The Hospital Foundation of Bon Secours-Venice Healthcare Corporation in Florida and as vice president for philanthropy at Greenville Hospital System in South Carolina. Prior to entering the healthcare philanthropy field, Tom served as president and CEO of The Roper Foundation.