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SUMMARY:The Future of Prospect Research Discussion
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nJoin APRA PA for a FREE virtual discussion exploring the future of prospect research with two leaders in the field: \n\n\n\nScott RosenkransAuthor of Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good \n\n\n\nJen FillaCEO\, Aspire Research Group \n\n\n\nThis is a great opportunity to have your questions answered about AI\, needed skills for prospect researchers\, and anything else you have been wondering about! \n\n\n\nBonus: Attend live and you’ll be entered into a raffle for copies of books from both Scott and Jen. \n\n\n\nFREE to attend.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/the-future-of-prospect-research-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Aspire Speaking Engagements,Jennifer Filla
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SUMMARY:Small Shop: Grow Major Gifts With the Team You Have
DESCRIPTION:What prospect research skills look like in a small shop—and how to build them without a new hire. \n\n\n\nYou 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 you.  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, Jennifer Filla\, CEO at Aspire Research Group\, shows you how nonprofits can upskill existing staff to better perform core prospect research skills – proactively surfacing your best donors\, delivering right-sized prospect profiles\, and supporting moves management for your team. You’ll walk away knowing what to ask of staff doing the research\, how that role can evolve to support your growing major gifts or campaign\, and where to find research-specific step-by-step training for your staff member.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Your Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJen Filla\n\n\n\nCEO | Aspire Research Group LLC \n\n\n\nPresident | Prospect Research Institute  \n\n\n\n\n\nJen leads Aspire Research Group LLC\, a prospect research firm assisting fundraisers across the country who are concerned about finding the right prospects\, worried about what size gift to ask for\, or struggling to meet major gift goals. \n\n\n\nA popular speaker and trainer\, Jen co-wrote the book\, Prospect Research for Fundraisers: The Essential Handbook\, She launched the Prospect Research Institute to provide rigorous online courses. No more hidden gaps in knowledge affecting fundraising success! The Institute is on a mission to create opportunities for learning and provide an outlet for new ideas in the field of fundraising research.  \n\n\n\nDeeply committed to advancing philanthropy and the fundraising profession\, Jen has served as a volunteer and trustee for numerous organizations over the years including The Center Foundation and Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County\, PA.  \n\n\n\nShe is a member of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). She received a B.S. from Neumann University.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/small-shop-grow-major-gifts-with-the-team-you-have/
CATEGORIES:Jennifer Filla,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Across the Divide: An Apra Talks Debate
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nSpeakers will discuss how these topics influence prospect identification\, qualification\, portfolio strategy\, fundraiser support\, and ethical decision-making. Attendees will be encouraged to reflect on how familiar practices operate within their own organizations—and where those practices may need to adapt to meet changing expectations. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of current issues in prospect development\, along with practical ways to assess whether their own approaches remain effective\, ethical\, and aligned with fundraising goals. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nDan Zarlenga\, American Cancer Society\, Vice President of Prospect Development\n\n\n\nJen Filla\, Aspire Research Group LLC\, CEO\n\n\n\nNedra Newton-Jones\, University of Georgia\, Executive Director of Research and Prospect Management\n\n\n\nKristin Richardson\, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation\, Associate Vice President\, Development Services\n\n\n\nElizabeth Schmidt-Gullett\, University of Cincinnati Foundation\n\n\n\nTeri Brickey\, University of Tennessee Foundation Inc.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\nSharise Harrison\, California State University – Sacramento\, Assistant Vice President\, Advancement Services
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/across-the-divide-an-apra-talks-debate/
CATEGORIES:Aspire Speaking Engagements,In Person,Jennifer Filla
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SUMMARY:The Apra Authors Panel: Stories Behind the Books
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nDuring 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 from their work. \n\n\n\nParticipants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with the panelists during a live Q&A session. We look forward to welcoming you to this exclusive virtual event!
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/the-apra-authors-panel-stories-behind-the-books/
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