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.
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.
