Prospect Development is Apra’s premier annual conference, bringing together hundreds of prospect development professionals to learn from the best, connect with their peers, and gain the partnerships and tools to excel in their roles. 

Join Apra for Prospect Development 2022!

Prospect Development is Apra’s premier annual conference, bringing together hundreds of prospect development professionals to learn from the best, connect with their peers, and gain the partnerships and tools to excel in their roles.

Join Apra for Prospect Development 2021, taking place online, July 27 – July 30, 2021!

Join us for the PyroTalks Fundraising Intelligence Conference (FIC) 2021.

Day 1 is all about prospect research, data and systems. All NanoTalks are 6, 12 or 18min long – just like TED Talks, with around 30min at the end of each NanoWave for a live Q&A.

FIC Day 1 – NanoWave 2.3 – Leading Data Teams:

As ‘data is the new oil’, the importance of leading data teams effectively cannot be overstated. Join this NanoWave to learn how you can expand data teams in your organization, boost your teams effectiveness through smart reporting, tips on pursing sensitive but impactful projects, and closing with methods on connecting data teams to deep motivation and building solid managerial foundations for the 2021.

• Chair – Helen Hays, Head of Prospect Development, The Prince’s Trust

• NanoTalk 1 – From Project to Program – Growing Fundraising Analytics in Your Organization (12min), by Mirabai Auer, Senior Associate Director of Data Science,The University of Chicago

• NanoTalk 2 – Effective Enterprise Reporting (12min), by Rodger Devine, Associate Dean of External Affairs for Strategy and Innovation, University of Southern California

• NanoTalk 3 – Pursuing Sensitive Projects (12min), by Kerry Rock, CEO, Prospecting for Gold

• NanoTalk 4 – Connecting your Team to Deep Motivation (18min) by Sharath Jeevan, Founder & Executive Chairman, Intrinsic Labs

• NanoTalk 5 – Sturdy Foundations – Covid & Leadership in 2021 (12min), by Jason Boley, Senior Vice President of Systems & Operations, BWF

• ThirdDegree – Discussion & Q&A (20-30min) – All Speakers

Excited for the opportunity to work with Camden Morse, A.J. Nagaraj, Jon Thompson, and Sabah Currim to help connect thought leaders at Council for Advancement and Support of Education‘s DRIVE/CAST 2021, which focuses on enabling technologies and data analytics across a broad range of advancement contexts.

Have you been doing any exciting or innovative work you’d like to share?

Please consider submitting a proposal by November 18th!

There’s Nothing Artificial About What AI Can Do For Your Organization

Are you excited, confused, bewildered, skeptical, or just ignoring all the talk about AI? No matter what your feelings are about it, AI is going to be part of advancement services as it transforms fundraising the same way it is transforming every other sector of our economy and society.

This AI workshop is designed to give you the fundamental knowledge you need to navigate the hype and get to the very real applications of AI in advancement. You will learn how to determine if AI is, or isn’t, the right tool for your problem. You will learn how models are created and watch as they learn in real-time. You will be guided through a process enabling you to frame a problem; identify end-user requirements and challenges; catalog data sources; select the right AI tools; and architect the systems for delivering actionable insights. Finally, you will see demonstrations of both embedded and stand-alone AI-enabled applications being used today to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of advancement.

You can register here and join the conversation today!

Apra-MN Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Panel

As Apra-MN develops a strategic plan that will guide its efforts over the next three years, they are intentionally building diversity, equity, and inclusion core values into their mission. Along with other Apra chapters, Apra-MN is examining internal biases and developing practices that promote DEI in our professional organizations and our industry. Reflecting, listening to each other, and learning from one another’s experiences all contribute toward understanding and embracing DEI core values.

Join us for the Apra-MN 2020 conference on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020, which will include a panel discussion on how prospect development colleagues are addressing and incorporating DEI into our professional and personal spaces. Learn more about our moderator and panelists here!

Thank you to @GordonJayFrost and @DonorSearch for the opportunity to discuss the importance of creating an organizational culture of experimentation. Drawing on technology disruption, design thinking, and diffusion of innovation concepts, we share some thoughts and insights on the potential benefits of embracing change and how to build and foster an organizational culture of experimentation towards efficiency, impact, and shared success. https://hubs.la/H0xDKCP0

Looking to brush up on your data skills or dive into how to better utilize your data? @Apra_HQ’s #DAS19 has you covered.

Take a deep dive into various applications of analytics, fundraising and best practices for integrating analytics into your development office at Apra’s Data Analytics Symposium, July 31-August 1, in Phoenix, AZ.

There’s still time to secure your spot today!

http://www.aprahome.org/das19

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