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10 prospect research experts
These ten fundraising researchers have led prospect research and prospect management work in their own roles at universities, medical schools and health systems. A reader can learn from them how prospect research programs are organized and run inside fundraising offices.
Professionals to explore
01—10Amanda Whiteside
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director, Prospect Research and Management · Baylor College of Medicine
Senior Director, Prospect Research and Management at Baylor College of Medicine since November 2023, a role the profile places at director level in the research department. Former Associate Director, Constituent Strategies at Baylor College of Medicine (2022–2023) and Development Research Officer at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (2016–2022).
Andrew Caldie
LinkedInExperience: Director, Prospect Research · The George Washington University
Director, Prospect Research at The George Washington University since September 2024. Former Temporary Prospect Research Specialist at Anti-Defamation League (2024), Senior Prospect Researcher at St. Norbert College (2016–2023) and Prospect Researcher at St. Norbert College (2007–2016).
Jennifer Kehoe
LinkedInExperience: Director of Prospect Research · Clemson University
Director of Prospect Research at Clemson University since November 2018. Former Senior Director of Development Research at Rutgers University Foundation (2012–2018) and Director of Prospect Analysis & Management at University of Central Florida (2011–2012). The profile also lists a board seat since 2023 at Apra Carolinas, a local chapter of an organization for prospect development professionals.
Jessica Davis
LinkedInExperience: Director of Prospect Research Management and Strategy · NYU Langone Health
Director of Prospect Research Management and Strategy at NYU Langone Health since September 2012, a role the profile places in the research department at director level. Former Associate Director, Research at NYU Langone Health (2008–2012). The profile also lists a Membership Director role at APRA - Greater NY (2008–2017).
Kate Sutterfield
LinkedInExperience: Director of Prospect Identification and Research · University of Chicago
Director of Prospect Identification and Research at University of Chicago since June 2023, where the profile describes overseeing a team of research professionals who use data, analysis and AI to deliver insights for pipeline development. Former Director of Research & Prospect Management at Air Force Academy Foundation (2017–2021) and Manager, Research and Portfolio Management, UIC at University of Illinois Foundation (2021–2023).
Lori Westermeier
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Prospect Research · Washington University in St. Louis
Senior Director of Prospect Research at Washington University in St. Louis since April 2021. Former Interim Director of Research (2019–2021), Associate Director of Development Research (2012–2019) and Assistant Director of Development Research (2006–2012) there, and Senior Development Research Analyst at The Johns Hopkins University (2002–2006).
Mary Beth Nibley
LinkedInExperience: Director, Development Research and Prospect Management · University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)
Director, Development Research and Prospect Management at University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) since 1996, where the profile describes leading development research, prospect management and data analytics. Former Major Gifts Coordinator at WETA (1989–1996).
Melissa McGee, MBA
LinkedInExperience: AVP of Prospect Research and Analytics · Northwell Health
AVP of Prospect Research and Analytics at Northwell Health since May 2026, where the profile describes overseeing the Prospect Research & Analytics team and forging strategic consensus on programs and objectives. Former Senior Director of Data Strategy & Innovation at Nuvance Health (2022–2026) and Director of Development Services, UA Health Sciences at University of Arizona (2017–2019).
Sara Butchenhart
LinkedInExperience: Director of Prospect Research and Management · St. John's Health Center Foundation
Director of Prospect Research and Management at St. John's Health Center Foundation since January 2020. Former Associate Director at Loyola Marymount University (2016–2019), Assistant Director, Prospect Research at Loyola Marymount University (2007–2016) and Prospect Researcher at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (2004–2007).
Tessa Kaganoff
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Prospect Research · UCLA
Former Director Of Prospect Research at UCLA (2012–2022); the profile says Tessa managed a team of seven prospect researchers who supported development staff across the university. Former Research Analyst at UCLA (2007–2012), a period the profile describes as a Principal Gifts Research Analyst post.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's setting to yours, since prospect research for a large university campaign differs from research for a hospital foundation or a smaller school. Also decide whether you need help with research itself, with prospect management and portfolio assignment, or with analytics, and pick someone whose titles show that work.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which prospects get a full research profile and which get a quick screen?
- 02How do you work with gift officers so research findings actually change who they visit?
- 03What data sources and screening methods have proven most reliable for finding new major gift prospects?
Reaching prospect research experts
How can I contact one of these prospect research experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Baylor College of Medicine, The George Washington University and Clemson University, based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach prospect research experts?
You choose the offer, starting at $5 per person. It includes Instant Expert's 20% fee, so an offer that pays the person $100 costs you $125. You're charged only when the person books the call or sends the answer.
What if they don't reply?
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About this directory
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