Platinum Consulting Team

Our platinum services team consists of professionals with deep expertise in prospect research and fundraising.

Messellech “Selley” Abebe

Messellech “Selley” Abebe joined WealthEngine as Client Service Consultant in June 2010 with over five years of experience in fundraising, primarily focusing on major gifts and corporate sponsorships. Prior to working for WealthEngine, Selley was an Account Executive for the Bonner Group, a fundraising consulting firm in Washington, DC. Selley also served as Development Manager for the Cancer Support Community HQ where she worked to secure funding for critical programs that support cancer patients and their caregivers. While at the Cancer Support Community, Selley served as Chair for the National Development Committee where she worked closely with Development Directors from across the country to support their fundraising efforts. Selley earned her BA in Political Science with a minor in Professional and Technical Writing from the University of Hartford and her MA in International Affairs from Georgetown University.

Tricia Ambler

Tricia Ambler joined WealthEngine in 2007 with over ten years of fundraising and prospect research experience in both higher education and other nonprofits.  She has been on the board of directors of APRA-VA for the past six years and is currently serving as President. She has also been a member of the planning committee for the Mid-Atlantic Research Conference (MARC), serving as Chair and as Co-Program Chair. Tricia earned her BA and MPA from Virginia Commonwealth University

Sally Boucher

Sally Boucher, CFRE, is the Director of Research at WealthEngine with a background in higher education, the arts, and human services development. She has provided consulting services to non-profit organizations including disaster relief, faith-based and arts organizations. Sally is the Primary author of the Best Practices for Prospect Research in Higher Education Fundraising Report, and a contributor to the Measuring Fundraising Return on Investment and the Impact of Prospect Research White Paper. She regularly presents on analytics, ROI, research and major giving and is a regular speaker for AFP, CASE, APRA, AHP and the Virginia Fundraising Institute.

Eric White

Eric White joined WealthEngine in 2010 with more than 15 years experience in the nonprofit sector.  With a focus on youth development organizations, Eric began his career providing training and technical assistance for Communities in Schools, Inc., the nation’s largest drop-out prevention program.  As executive director of the Darrell Green Youth Life Foundation (DGYLF) Eric managed the entire operation including the Darrell Green Youth Life Learning Centers (DGYLLC).  While at DGYLF, Eric secured more than $5 million for national expansion of the learning centers and the development of the National Training Institute; a center designed to train other youth development leaders with attention on equipping professional athletes interested in serving youth.  Eric earned his BA from the University of Southern California and his MA from University of California – Los Angeles.