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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: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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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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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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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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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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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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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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