https://apracarolinas.wildapricot.org/Events Apra Carolinas upcoming events Apra Carolinas Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:34:34 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:34:34 GMT Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT <p align="center"><a href="https://apracarolinas.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Stephanie%20Willis_VBT_2026.png" title="" target="_blank"><img src="https://apracarolinas.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Stephanie%20Willis_VBT_2026.png" alt="" border="0" title=""></a></p> <h2 align="center" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;">Apra Carolinas Webinar:<br> <font color="#FF6C00">Virtual Book Tour:<br> <font style="font-size: 36px;">The Art and Science Approach to Fundraising Data and Research</font></font></h2> <h4 style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; line-height: 21px;" align="center"><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font face="Open Sans"><br></font></font></h4>This session brings together practical advice and candid stories from Stephanie’s work across the fundraising landscape. Stephanie will unpack the ideas that shaped her book and share her favorite strategies for navigating database selection or migration, prospect research, and data-driven fundraising. Whether you work in a small shop or a large advancement office, Stephanie will highlight essential skills every professional should master as well as core concepts for anyone working in fundraising. The session includes an interactive <strong>Ask the Author Anything Q&amp;A</strong>, giving you space to dig into real questions that surface in your daily work. <h4 style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; line-height: 21px;" align="center"><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font face="Open Sans"><br></font></font> When: Thursday, July 30th at 2PM EST</h4> <h4 style="margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center">Where: Zoom</h4> <h4 style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center">Cost: FREE for Apra Carolinas members<br> $10 for non-members</h4> <p align="center"><em><font color="#FF6C00"><strong>About the Speaker: Stephanie Willis</strong></font></em></p><img src="https://apracarolinas.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Stephanie%20Willis%20Headshot.jpeg" alt="" title="" border="10" width="200" height="200" style="border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" align="left"> <strong>Stephanie Willis</strong> is a seasoned philanthropy strategist and data-driven fundraising leader with nearly 15 years of experience guiding nonprofit organizations toward greater impact. As a database consultant at Creative Fundraising Advisors, Stephanie's main responsibilities include leading and supporting client engagements focused on data audits, database strategy, and best practices. A Gallup-Certified Strengths Educator since 2010, Stephanie's thought leadership extends to speaking engagements, published articles, and mentorship programs. Stephanie is currently on the Apra Board of Directors and serves as the president of the Apra Foundation. https://apracarolinas.wildapricot.org/event-6729906 https://apracarolinas.wildapricot.org/event-6729906 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT <div align="center"><img src="https://apracarolinas.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Black%20and%20Orange%20Promotional%20Photo%20Coffee%20Poster.png" alt="" title="" width="1" height="1" border="0"><img src="https://apracarolinas.wildapricot.org/resources/Pictures/Office%20Hours%20Apra%20C.png" alt="" title="" border="0"></div> <h2 align="center">Apra Carolinas<br> <font color="#FF6C00">August Office Hours</font></h2> <p align="center"><font color="#00566C" style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;"><font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Topic: Apra PD Debrief</strong></font></font><br></p> <p><font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 18px;">The annual Apra PD conference is happening August 11-15 in Chicago and features a full menu of sessions, speakers, meet-ups and more. We're eager to hear about the sessions you loved, the ideas that were sparked, and the tips you want to pass on to others. Didn't get to PD this year? This session is for those who attended <strong><em>and</em></strong> for those who didn't!</font></p> <p><font face="Helvetica" style="font-size: 18px;">As always, Office Hours are free and open to anyone - bring your questions and your success stories!</font></p> <h4 style="margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center"><font style="font-size: 24px;"><font>When</font>:</font> Tuesday, August 25th<br> 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST</h4> <h4 style="margin-top: 0px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important;" align="center">Where: Zoom</h4> <h4 style="margin-top: 0px !important;" align="center">Cost: Free</h4> https://apracarolinas.wildapricot.org/event-6779914 https://apracarolinas.wildapricot.org/event-6779914