AI is changing how organizations gather information, analyze prospects, and support fundraising strategy. At the same time, the skills required of prospect researchers continue to evolve.
What prospect research skills look like in a small shop—and how to build them without a new hire. You have a development coordinator, a database administrator, maybe a jack-of-all-trades who handles a little of everything. They’re capable and hardworking — but your major gift pipeline isn’t where it needs to be, and you’re not sure what they could be doing to better support… Read More »Small Shop: Grow Major Gifts With the Team You Have
This moderated debate will explore differing viewpoints on management structures, wealth screening, public data, vendor reliance, due diligence, and established professional best practices—bringing to light the real tradeoffs behind the choices we make every day. Speakers will discuss how these topics influence prospect identification, qualification, portfolio strategy, fundraiser support, and ethical decision-making. Attendees will be… Read More »Across the Divide: An Apra Talks Debate
Join us for an engaging virtual webinar featuring Apra leaders and authors Marianne Pelletier, Ruth Giles, Sarah Marcotte, Katherine Scott, and Stephanie Willis, facilitated by Jen Filla. During this interactive panel discussion, the authors will share insights into their writing journeys, discuss the inspiration and process behind their books, and highlight key themes and takeaways… Read More »The Apra Authors Panel: Stories Behind the Books