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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/
LOCATION:IA
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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/
LOCATION:IA
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SUMMARY:Group Coaching Call
DESCRIPTION:Monthly group coaching calls are open to Research Asset Members and those who have purchased and are currently enrolled in a course. \nCoaching calls are a safe\, judge-free space where you can talk freely\, ask questions\, and receive mentoring without being recorded. \nWe send reminder emails with the Zoom link access the day before and an hour before the call. However\, we encourage you to block out the times and dates on your calendar to ensure you can attend. \nAccess to these coaching calls does not apply to individual Workshop or Bundle purchases.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/group-coaching-call-30/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group Coaching Call,Prospect Research Institute
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SUMMARY:The Organization That Said 'Hold My Coffee' to Industry Standards: Hear a first-hand account of bridging the gap between industry standards and organizational truth
DESCRIPTION:It’s a common story. You are excited to take a new job because you can shape and grow research and prospect management as the major gifts team grows. Who knows? Maybe you can start to build a team\, too! But a few weeks in\, you realize what sounded like good data practices in reality is inconsistent at best and the more you hear the major gift officers talking\, the more you realize everyone has their own system. \n\n\n\nSound familiar? \n\n\n\nThis session tells you a real life story and equips you with a practical framework to assess your current state\, identify the gaps that matter most\, and build buy-in across your major gifts team.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/the-organization-that-said-hold-my-coffee-to-industry-standards-hear-a-first-hand-account-of-bridging-the-gap-between-industry-standards-and-organizational-truth/
LOCATION:Hilton Chicago\, 720 South Michigan Avenue\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60605
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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/
LOCATION:IA
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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/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Jennifer Filla,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T140000
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SUMMARY:AI Roundtable Series 
DESCRIPTION:The Prospect Research Institute’s AI Roundtable Series brings together fundraising research and prospect management professionals for candid\, peer-driven conversations about artificial intelligence in our field.  \n\n\n\nThis five-part series is a space where there are no experts at the front of the room — just colleagues thinking through the same questions you are. Each roundtable is designed for equal\, open dialogue where every voice matters and no one is selling anything.  \n\n\n\nWhat to expect: Before each session\, your facilitator shares a resource to help frame the conversation. During the roundtable\, they ensure everyone has room to contribute — not just the loudest voices in the room. Afterward\, you receive a written summary of key takeaways and ideas. Sessions are not recorded\, supporting a candid and comfortable exchange. (A transcript is generated by the facilitator solely to assist with notetaking.)  \n\n\n\n\nEach session is one hour.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll walk away with:  \n\n\n\n\nA clearer picture of how peers and their organizations are actually approaching AI — the experiments\, the hesitations\, and the wins \n\n\n\n\n\nPractical ideas and techniques for using generative AI in fundraising research that you can put to work right away \n\n\n\n\n\nA meaningful connection with colleagues who are navigating the same landscape \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re actively experimenting with AI tools or just starting to figure out where to begin\, this series meets you where you are.  \n\n\n\nApra FL members can apply for three fully-paid scholarship seats with application – registration opening soon \n\n\n\nSeries details:   \n\n\n\nThere will be two cohorts to make live discussion actually workable across time zones:  \n\n\n\n\nCohort A (US-friendly): timed for Eastern–Pacific hours \n\n\n\n\n\nCohort B (Asia Pacific-friendly): timed for India\, Australia\, and New Zealand \n\n\n\n\nPick whichever slot you can actually show up for — it’s about the clock\, not where you live.   \n\n\n\nThere is a maximum of 10 participants per cohort. If you miss the first offering\, sign up for the wait list and we will offer a second cohort when there are enough participants.  \n\n\n\nDates: Five sessions. Real conversations. No pressure. \n\n\n\nTue\, 15 Sep 2026 at: 1pm ET | 9am India | 1:30pm Sydney AU | 3:30pm New Zealand \n\n\n\nWed\, 14 Oct 2026 at 1pm ET | 8am India | 1:30pm Sydney AU | 3:30pm New Zealand \n\n\n\nThu\, 12 Nov 2026 at 1pm ET | 8am India | 1:30pm Sydney AU | 3:30pm New Zealand \n\n\n\nTue\, 12 Jan 2027 at 1pm ET | 8am India | 1:30pm Sydney AU | 3:30pm New Zealand \n\n\n\nWed\, 10 Feb 2027 at 1pm ET | 9am India | 2:30pm Sydney AU | 4:30pm New Zealand \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJaime Kannan LamResearch Director and Consultant\, Aspire Research Group \n\n\n\nShe is passionate about aligning an organization’s strategic goals with their fundraising priorities\, research needs\, and fundraising metrics. \n\n\n\nJaime has lived in Charlotte since 2019. A graduate of the American University\, Jaime double majored in Communications and Sociology. In her spare time\, she enjoys cooking\, traveling\, and reading. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJacob JoseResearch Consultant\, Aspire Research Group \n\n\n\nJacob Jose is prospecting lead at Aspire. He was introduced to prospect research when he was volunteering with Oxfam while in college. After graduating\, he joined a global educational organization as a prospect researcher conducting research on donors in eight different countries. He has nearly ten years of experience in prospect research. \n\n\n\nJacob earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from St. Stephen’s College. He enjoys cycling and listening to audiobooks in his spare time.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHave questions? Email info@prospectresearchinstitute.org or give us a call at (727) 202-3405
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/ai-roundtable-series/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Prospect Research Institute
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SUMMARY:Group Coaching Call
DESCRIPTION:Monthly group coaching calls are open to Research Asset Members and those who have purchased and are currently enrolled in a course. \nCoaching calls are a safe\, judge-free space where you can talk freely\, ask questions\, and receive mentoring without being recorded. \nWe send reminder emails with the Zoom link access the day before and an hour before the call. However\, we encourage you to block out the times and dates on your calendar to ensure you can attend. \nAccess to these coaching calls does not apply to individual Workshop or Bundle purchases.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/group-coaching-call-31/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Group Coaching Call,Prospect Research Institute
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SUMMARY:Group Coaching Call
DESCRIPTION:Monthly group coaching calls are open to Research Asset Members and those who have purchased and are currently enrolled in a course. \nCoaching calls are a safe\, judge-free space where you can talk freely\, ask questions\, and receive mentoring without being recorded. \nWe send reminder emails with the Zoom link access the day before and an hour before the call. However\, we encourage you to block out the times and dates on your calendar to ensure you can attend. \nAccess to these coaching calls does not apply to individual Workshop or Bundle purchases.
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SUMMARY:Group Coaching Call
DESCRIPTION:Monthly group coaching calls are open to Research Asset Members and those who have purchased and are currently enrolled in a course. \nCoaching calls are a safe\, judge-free space where you can talk freely\, ask questions\, and receive mentoring without being recorded. \nWe send reminder emails with the Zoom link access the day before and an hour before the call. However\, we encourage you to block out the times and dates on your calendar to ensure you can attend. \nAccess to these coaching calls does not apply to individual Workshop or Bundle purchases.
URL:https://aspireresearchgroup.com/event/group-coaching-call-33/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Group Coaching Call
DESCRIPTION:Monthly group coaching calls are open to Research Asset Members and those who have purchased and are currently enrolled in a course.\n\nCoaching calls are a safe\, judge-free space where you can talk freely\, ask questions\, and receive mentoring without being recorded.\n\nWe send reminder emails with the Zoom link access the day before and an hour before the call. However\, we encourage you to block out the times and dates on your calendar to ensure you can attend.\n\nAccess to these coaching calls does not apply to individual Workshop or Bundle purchases.
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