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SUMMARY:APRA FL 2026 Conference: Prospect Development Going for Gold
DESCRIPTION:Panel Discussion: Prospect Development Tips and Tricks \nJen Filla joins fellow panelist\, Aisha Maddox of  Rollins College\, and Jose Osorno of University of South Carolina\, to discuss Prospect Development Tips and Tricks at Apra Florida 2026 Annual Conference. This year’s conference will highlight emerging trends\, innovative strategies\, and new opportunities shaping the future of Prospect Development. Attendees will gain valuable insights to enhance operations\, stay ahead of organizational trends\, and connect with peers and leaders from diverse institutions across Florida and beyond. \nRegister Now! https://www.aprafl.org/2026-apra-fl-conference \n 
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/panel-discussion-prospect-development-tips-and-tricks/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites Jacksonville Baymeadows\, Jacksonville\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Jennifer Filla
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SUMMARY:The Prospect Research Live Challenge: Race\, Vote\, and Win Better Prospects with AI
DESCRIPTION:Are you bogged down with researching new prospects for assignment? Wish you could find creative\, new ways to identify prospects? Join Jen Filla and Will Schrepferman for an interactive prospect research challenge where YOU call the shots! We’ll race to uncover the clues to compelling new prospects\, then put key decisions to a live vote: Which criteria define a best prospect? Which family foundation is the perfect fit for our scenario?  \nWhat to expect:  \n\nReal-time voting - Help us choose the criteria and family foundation we’ll research live \n\n\nLive DonorAtlas demo - Watch Jen build an early-stage prospect profile in minutes on the prospect YOU select \n\n\nActive community chat - Share your tips\, tricks\, and questions as we go \n\n\nAI-powered takeaways - Get a summary of the webinar chat with audience insights delivered post-webinar \n\nWhether you’re drowning in prospect lists or struggling to find fresh angles\, this hands-on session offers practical strategies you can use immediately to work smarter\, not harder. Come ready to participate\, share your best research hacks\, and maybe pick up a few new ones!  \nRegister Now: https://caresearchers.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=63&ts=1763500273 \n$0.00 Member Registration \n$25.00 Non-Member Registration
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/the-prospect-research-live-challenge-race-vote-and-win-better-prospects-with-ai/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Jennifer Filla,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T130000
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SUMMARY:SEC Filings: Keeping it data current with or without AI
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are trying to present public company insider holdings in a profile or providing routine updates on top donors and trustees\, getting your prospect’s current equity holdings is not a simple matter. But it could be a lot simpler! \nJoin Jen Filla and Elise Lynch on the journey between the Proxy Statement and the Form 4\, using AI – or not using AI. They will present some common fundraising scenarios\, recommend how to present the information effectively\, and demonstrate how to navigate SEC filings. \nRegister Now: https://www.aprafl.org/events/sec-filings-keeping-it-data-current-with-or-without-ai  \n 
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/sec-filings-keeping-it-data-current-with-or-without-ai/
CATEGORIES:Jennifer Filla,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Unmasking Prospects: Live Research Showdown with Generative A.I.—Love It or Hate It!
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to challenge your assumptions and expand your toolkit? \n\n\n\n\nIn this high-energy session\, you’ll witness real-time prospect research as our presenters put the brand-new DonorAtlas A.I. tool to the test—warts and wonders alike! \n\n\nCome for the research\, stay for the debate—leave with new strategies and a fresh perspective! \nWednesday\, November 19 at 11:00 am Eastern Time \n\n\n\n\nRegister FREE Here
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/unmasking-prospects-live-research-showdown-with-generative-a-i-love-it-or-hate-it/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Aspire Speaking Engagements,Jennifer Filla,Prospect Research Institute,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T130000
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SUMMARY:Family Offices 101: What They Are and How They Manage Wealth
DESCRIPTION:As the ranks of the ultra-wealthy keep growing\, family offices are on the rise. Come and discover what a family office is\, how it affects philanthropy and gift capacity\, and why you should care.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/family-offices-101-what-they-are-and-how-they-manage-wealth/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Aspire Speaking Engagements,Jennifer Filla,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Hiring Your First Major Gift Officer? Leverage Prospect Research!
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Filla joins the Nonprofit Impact Summits: Gather for Growth where she will lead a powerful session titled “Hiring Your First Major Gift Officer? Leverage Prospect Research!” In this session\, you’ll learn to discover how to leverage your database manager and proven prospect research techniques to kick start your new gift officer’s first portfolio. \nWith 70+ dynamic speakers across fundraising\, marketing\, programs\, and leadership\, this summit is your go-to resource for growth and innovation. \n🗓️ 21 October 2025\n🕐 2:30PM ET
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/hiring-your-first-major-gift-officer-leverage-prospect-research/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Aspire Speaking Engagements,Jennifer Filla,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T130000
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SUMMARY:Move Major Gifts Faster with RPM
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a development department of one or major gift team of ten\, moving major gifts faster follows the same train tracks. Jen Filla takes you on a ride to discover how Research and Prospect Management (RPM) moves you faster down the tracks and how to avoid common pitfalls. Walk away with a framework you can use to better design and implement RPM in your development department. \nAfter this session\, participants will be able to: \n1.    Explain how prospect identification fits into the major gifts program \n2.    Recognize how qualification becomes a bottleneck \n3.    Apply a prospect management framework to keep major gifts moving \n(Qualifies for 1 CFRE credit) \nAFP Members $35.00 \nNon-Members $39.00
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/move-major-gifts-faster-with-rpm/
LOCATION:Michael’s On East\, 1212 S. East Avenue\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34239\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Jennifer Filla
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T005659
CREATED:20250311T205307Z
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SUMMARY:Trends in Information Technology and AI
DESCRIPTION:Predictive A.I. has been changing the data landscape for major gifts. Join Jen Filla for a lively discussion on how information technology is evolving with AI in the field of research and prospect management. She will define and explain the technology currently available and then cover the trends toward company consolidation\, improvements in data analysis\, and the disconnect between fundraising practice and software sales. \n*Earn CFRE credits
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/trends-in-information-technology-and-ai/
LOCATION:Omni William Penn Hotel\, 530 William Penn Place\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aspire Speaking Engagements,In Person,Jennifer Filla
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T161500
DTSTAMP:20260424T005659
CREATED:20241223T195149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T153526Z
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SUMMARY:Suspect – Prospect – Donor! Demystifying Prospect Research for Major Gift Success from Identification to Gift
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are managing a major gifts team or are a solo development director\, prospect research can turn the chaos of data and information into smooth processes that help you close more major gifts. In this session\, you will discover how to use the right amount of research (and researcher!) at the right time to work your way through the solicitation cycle to gift.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/suspect-prospect-donor-demystifying-prospect-research-for-major-gift-success-from-identification-to-gift/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, 900 Pine St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Jennifer Filla
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T005659
CREATED:20250211T182129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T153614Z
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SUMMARY:Career Insights
DESCRIPTION:Do you feel like you are constantly missing out on the latest software\, technique\, or skill? Do you worry whether you should be taking coding courses or learn how to read public company financial statements or something else? Our profession is deeply impacted by information technology\, which innovates and changes at a lightning fast pace\, as well as wealth accumulation\, which may soon include a trillionaire’s list. Join Jen Filla for a grounding talk on how to stay current when there’s too much to know and how to identify the most important skills you need for career growth. \nApra Great Plains Member: $25.00 \nNon-member: $65.00
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/career-insights/
LOCATION:Iowa State University Foundation\, 2505 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Jennifer Filla
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T120000
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CREATED:20250306T182159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T153657Z
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SUMMARY:Researching Insiders During Economic Volatility
DESCRIPTION:When stock market values are jumping up and down like a toddler with a tantrum\, should you be taking a different approach with prospect research? Probably! Join Jen Filla for some top tips on presenting stock information in a profile that helps prepare development officers to cultivate and solicit public company insider prospects when stock prices are volatile. \n 
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/researching-insiders-during-economic-volatility/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Aspire Speaking Engagements,Jennifer Filla,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T100000
DTSTAMP:20260424T005700
CREATED:20250211T173856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T153710Z
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SUMMARY:Identifying Prospects in Your Own Database: How to Find Prospects with Linkage\, Interest and Ability
DESCRIPTION:If you have ever struggled to identify major and planned gift prospects or simply want to generate a solid call list to ask donors to upgrade their gift this year\, join Jen Filla for a candid discussion on prospect identification. She will use the framework of linkage\, interest\, and ability to demonstrate how you can succeed at finding great prospects at any gift level. \nMembers: https://buytickets.at/irafp/1582905 \nNon-members: https://buytickets.at/irafp/1582908
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/identifying-prospects-in-your-own-database-how-to-find-prospects-with-linkage-interest-and-ability/
LOCATION:Northern Trust\, 755 Beachland Boulevard\, Vero Beach\, FL\, 32963\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Jennifer Filla
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T140000
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SUMMARY:Industry Practice Review: Prospect Profiles with Jen Filla
DESCRIPTION:Profiles are like denim: they never go out of style\, are long-lasting\, and yet they trend like fashion! Whether you are new to the profession or decades in\, profiles are worth your attention. Jen Filla shares how her firm handles different profile levels\, leading you through two roundtable discussions along the way. You get to connect with peers\, ask questions\, and share success stories. \nAfter this session\, participants will be able to:\n1. Recognize how profile levels support different types of information needs for fundraising officers\n2. Learn new approaches to researching and storing information depending upon the profile level \nIncludes printed handout for roundtable discussion
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/industry-practice-review-prospect-profiles-with-jen-filla/
LOCATION:Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort\, 1950 W Magnolia Palm Dr\, Lake Buena Vista\, FL\, 32830\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Jennifer Filla
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T142500
DTSTAMP:20260424T005700
CREATED:20241018T202759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T202759Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusive Operations\, Prospecting and Research Practices
DESCRIPTION:How can prospect research and fundraising operations be more inclusive? Hear ideas and practices from panelists Jen Filla at Aspire Research Group and Chandana Guntupal from Groundswell International and don’t forget to bring some questions!
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/inclusive-operations-prospecting-and-research-practices/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Jennifer Filla
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T140000
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SUMMARY:Prospect Research with Jen Filla hosted by KALEIDOSCOPE
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to turbocharge your prospect profiles by consolidating critical wealth and relationship data from various SEC filings with validation links. Jennifer Filla joins the panel in session II of this three part summer series hosted by KALEIDOSCOPE. Registration is FREE.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/kaleidoscope-prospectresearch/
CATEGORIES:Jennifer Filla,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T144500
DTSTAMP:20260424T005700
CREATED:20240530T181403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T181403Z
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SUMMARY:5 Ways to Turn Database Reporting into Donor Moves
DESCRIPTION:You have a CRM database\, but you are doing all the fundraising “things.” How can you focus on moving specific donor relationships forward to greater giving? In this session prospect research expert\, Jen Filla\, walks you through five types of donor outreach you can perform routinely to deepen donor relationships across your donor base\, laying the foundation for future opportunities. If you can create a database report and set aside an hour each week to contact donors directly\, you can implement this practice.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/5-ways-to-turn-database-reporting-into-donor-moves/
LOCATION:Rosen Centre Hotel\, 9840 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Aspire Speaking Engagements,In Person,Jennifer Filla
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