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Our newsletters are so full of information, we can no longer update them to the website. Please review the PDF here:
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER - MARCH 2021 ON THE BLOG
EXCEL 101 TIPS & TRICKS Did you attend our first webinar of the year, Excel Wrestling 101, presented by Katie Stanhagen? Check out some of the tips she shared on this month's blog and - if there's any you want to hear more about, let us know! (Psst! All webinars are recorded and available for members on the Member Resources Page.)
DON'T FORGET: MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
Applications and more information can be found on our Scholarships & Grants page.
Are you interested in presenting at one of our conferences this year? What about hosting a webinar? SEND US AN EMAIL!
LET'S GET LINKEDIN
We have a brand new public LinkedIn page and want you to follow us so we can stay in touch! We'll be sharing all of our conference updates, webinar announcements, blog posts, job postings and educational opportunities from all over the Apra community. FOLLOW US
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
APRA MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL CONFERENCE
When: 2/12/2021 - 2/16/2021 Where: Zoom Cost: FREE for members (with coupon code)
As members of Apra, we know how important it is to share our knowledge, support each other, and build our resources and networks across the fundraising community. In 2021, Apra Pennsylvania, Apra Maryland, Apra Metro DC, Apra Virginia, and Apra Carolinas are taking it one step further - hosting 5 days of sessions from experts throughout the region to share talent with each other.
Join us for 5 days of learning, hosted by your Apra Mid-Atlantic Chapters:
THIS CONFERENCE IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS!
If you're not a current member of Apra Carolinas, join today to make sure you can attend! If you have questions about your membership, please reach out to our Membership Chair, Dan Moody, here. **All current Apra Carolinas members will be sent a free registration code for this conference via email. If you are a current member and have NOT received your code, please reach out to us and we'll make sure to get you one!** More information about speakers and session descriptions are available on the registration page:
POST-CONFERENCE COFFEE CHAT
When: 4/20/20219:00AM – 10:00AM Location: Zoom Cost: FREE
REGISTER HERE
YOUR NEXT BEST DONOR IS ALREADY IN YOUR DATABASE WEBINAR
When: 5/13/2021 1:00PM - 2:00PMLocation: Zoom Cost: FREE REGISTER HERE What if we told you that your next best donor is actually already sitting in your database? Join us as we discuss how technology can support and enable your segmentation and analysis efforts within your fundraising team! Hosted by Dawn Galasso from iWave.
APRA CAROLINAS BOOK DISCUSSION
Join us for our SECOND book discussion!
When: 6/16/2021 11:00AM - 12:00PMLocation: Zoom Cost: FREE REGISTER HERE
We'll be reading “The Leader's Guide to Unconscious Bias: How To Reframe Bias, Cultivate Connection, and Create High-Performing Teams” (304 pages) by Pamela Fuller, Mark Murphy and Anne Chow. You can find this book at online retailers, bookstores, and your local library.
M O R E F R E E E V E N T S
APRA PENNSYLVANIA K-12 SCHOOLS ROUNDTABLE
Do you do research for K-12 schools? Come chat with Apra Pennsylvania and other researchers in this field!
APRA NEW YORK CONDUCTING PROSPECT RESEARCH IN CANADA WEBINAR
When: 4/21/2021 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT Where: ZoomCost: FREE REGISTER HERE This session will highlight some key differences between American and Canadian prospect research as well as overview publicly accessible, Canada-specific research tools.
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2021 ON THE BLOG
THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE! We've compiled a list of some free resources for you to use in your prospect research. Check it out and let us know if we missed any of your favorites! APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHING!
The Professional Development Scholarship application will close February 28th.
Our Membership Scholarship will remain open.
DO YOU DO REGIONAL RESEARCH? Would you be willing to chat with someone setting up a research shop about your processes? LET US KNOW
EXCEL WRESTLING 101 WEBINAR
When: 3/3/2021 1:00PM - 2:00PM Where: Zoom Cost: FREE for members, $10 for non-members REGISTER HERE
Pivot tables, formulas & formatting, oh my! Have you ever had to wrangle a data set in Microsoft Excel?
This webinar, presented by Katie Stanhagen, Advancement Database Manager at Western Carolina University, will address essential Microsoft Excel skills you need to make your data shine!
We’ll leave time at the end to share what works for you in Excel and to take questions. A recording will be made available to all registrants.
DON'T FORGET: Join us for our very first book discussion!
When: 3/18/202111:00AM – 12:00PM Location: Zoom Cost: FREE
We'll be reading “The Mental Toughness Handbook” (204 pages) by Damon Zahariades.
VIRTUAL SPRING CONFERENCE - UPDATE
When: 4/12/2021 - 4/16/2021Location: Zoom Cost: FREE (members only)Sessions: TBD This spring we'll be partnering with fellow Apra chapters to present a virtual Apra Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. **This conference is only open to current members.** If you're not a current member of Apra Carolinas, join today to make sure you can attend! If you have questions about your membership, please reach out to our Membership Chair, Dan Moody, here. M O R E F R E E E V E N T S
APRA ARKANSAS VIRTUAL SPRING CONFERENCE
Join Apra Arkansas for their virtual spring conference - free to everyone - where they'll be discussing Research Ethics and Corporate Fundraising Research! APRA NEW YORK VIRTUAL SPRING CONFERENCE
When: March 18th 9:00AM - 5:00PM EST Where: ZoomCost: FREE REGISTER HERE Apra New York's spring conference is virtual with topics including: Mitigating Risk with Donors using Wealth-X for Due Diligence, Campaigns and Prospect Development, and DEI in Fundraising Campaigns!
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER - JANUARY 2021
ON THE BLOG
WELCOME TO 2021!
Welcome, NC Regional Representative, Amy Jackson!
Amy is the Assistant Vice President of Foundation Relations and Development at Wingate University.
DON'T FORGET to check out our hoppin' job board for new additions and to send us open opportunities so we can share!
S C H O L A R S H I P S
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected so many financially, professionally, and personally. The Apra Carolinas board understands that these limitations may place restrictions on professional development, especially on those from newer and smaller nonprofit organizations. To combat these hardships, we offer our members a Professional Development Scholarship every year, which awards up to $1,500 to cover professional development costs incurred through our chapter or Apra International.
And, new this year, the board has approved the creation of a limited number of Apra Carolinas Membership Scholarships, which would cover the $35 membership fee for 2021 for those based in North & South Carolina.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: February 28th, 2021
VIRTUAL GAME NIGHT
When: February 18th 4:00PM - 5:00PM Where: Zoom Cost: FREE
Grab your snacks and go head to head against fellow Apra Carolinas members during a fun evening of Jackbox Party games. Feel free to bring guests - the more the merrier! (You can still participate as a VIP audience member and network even if you don't want to play the games.)
SAVE THE DATE!
When: 3/18/2021 11:00AM – 12:00PM Location: Zoom Cost: FREE SIGN ME UP Join us for our very first book discussion! We'll be reading “The Mental Toughness Handbook” (204 pages) by Damon Zahariades. You can find this book at online retailers (including free digital access through Amazon Prime), bookstores, and your local library.
VIRTUAL SPRING CONFERENCE
When: 4/12/2021 - 4/16/2021Location: ZoomSessions: TBD
This spring we'll be partnering with fellow Apra chapters to present a virtual Apra Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. The conference will take place over a week with events happening each day. Mark your calendars - we're excited for what's being planned and hope to see you there!
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER 2020
Friday, December 18th, 9AM
Apra Carolinas Coffee Chat
Fall Conference Summary
If you need a TL;DR for the Fall 2020 conference as a whole, or just want to refresh on the conference sessions - we've got you!
Megan Gregg, winner of our fall conference survey $25 gift card
MEMBER REMINDERS
All conference recordings are now available on the website under 'Member Resources'!
Vote on the 2021 Board Slate
Voting ends 12/4
T H A N K Y O U
to all our fall conference presenters and attendees!
We sure missed being able to see everyone in person and network, but we were happy to see many familiar and many new friends of Apra Carolinas in attendance.
Attendees were provided the recording, and other session materials as applicable.
CHAPTER AWARD WINNERS
Professional of the Year Award
Lauren Mullis from the University of South Carolina
Distinguished Service Award
Chapter President Merissa Lawson from Elon University
November 20th, 9AM Apra Carolinas Coffee Chat
NEW ON THE WEBSITE
Portfolio Management 101 recording presented by our President Elect, Jennifer Vincent
This can be found on our homepage under 'Member Resources'
Also found here are the zoom recordings of previous Apra Carolinas webinars!
F A L L C O N F E RE N C E
All Conference sessions are FREE for members of Apra Carolinas, and $20 per session for non-members.
Become a member HERE for $35
Fall Conference Session 1 - Oct. 7th, 1PM
Leadership Annual Giving Panel
Kick off the Apra Carolinas Fall Virtual Conference with a bang! Join a panel of two annual giving professionals and two prospect development professionals for a conversation about leadership annual giving (LAG). We'll answer your burning questions about how prospect development works with LAG, how to balance major giving with a LAG program, and more!
Panelists:
Fall Conference Session 2 - Oct. 14th, 1PM
AI & Machine Learning: The Impact on Prospect Research
Today we have access to more information and data than ever before. We have better resources, improved technology - including machine learning and Artificial Intelligence - and increased industry knowledge. With this emerging technology and data, we are found asking - what does it all mean for prospect research and identification?
We will review some of the new best practices based on this abundance of data. Those attending this session will discover how emerging technology - such as AI & Machine Learning - they are influencing the changes in prospect identification, new matching logic and the pros and cons of this new technology. We will discuss these new techniques and how you can apply them today.
Presenters:
Fall Conference Session 3 - Oct. 21st, 1PM
The True Final Frontier: Corporate and Foundation Research and Relationship Management
Giving by foundations and corporations is on the rise; however, even in some advanced fundraising shops, prospect research and relationship management for institutional donors is uncharted territory. In this session, learn why your shop should be implementing research and portfolio management for institutional fundraisers and donors. The session will also discuss building relationships with institutional fundraisers and cover research techniques for assessing interest, inclination, and capacity for foundations and corporations.
Presenter: Megan Tedeschi Deputy Director, Prospect Intelligence for UNICEF USA
Fall Conference Session 4 - Oct. 28th, 1PM
What’s DEI Got To Do With It?
Amidst the tumult of 2020, DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) has emerged as a trending topic and ubiquitous acronym, regardless of industry or sector. But what does DEI really mean and what are the urgent implications for prospect development and philanthropy writ large? Join APRA Advocacy Chair and DEI Committee member Chandra Montgomery for a timely conversation outlining the imperatives of embedding equity and inclusion principles throughout fundraising business practices. Attendees will gain knowledge and insight through an exploration of DEI definitions and practical applications – specifically, strategies and recommendations for management and leadership as well as breathing new life into pipelines and prospect pools. You won’t want to miss it!
Presenter: Chandra Montgomery, Director of Pipeline and Prospect Development for Health Sciences and co-chair of the Advancement DEI Task Force at the University of Southern California.
Oct. 30th, 9AM
Post Conference Coffee Chat & Chapter Awards!
Join us for a networking event as we kick off the final workday of the week. We will be discussing your thoughts around our fall conference webinars -- let's keep the discussion going! Bring your follow-up questions or examples of how you might be applying what you learned moving forward. We'll also be announcing our 2020 Apra Carolinas Chapter Award winners, so please join us!
NEW ON THE BLOG
Q&A with Apra Carolina's Professional Development Scholarship recipient, Margaret Valyou
Read here about Margaret's experience at PD 2020, "Advance Tomorrow - The Prospect Development Virtual Experience"
September 25th, 9AM
Join us for a networking event as we kick off the final workday of the week. No set topics of discussion, just bring your coffee and connect with other prospect development professionals in the Carolinas. Whether you have something specific on your mind or just want to see what others are up to, let's chat!
EVENTS FROM OTHER CHAPTERS
Jennifer Vincent - Oct 7th, 11AM
Hosted by Apra Maryland - FREE Webinar
Portfolio Management 101: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How
Are you thinking about starting a portfolio management program or are you looking for new ideas in portfolio management? Either way, this session has you covered! The well-known adage we apply to databases, ‘garbage in - garbage out,’ is just as applicable to development portfolios and prospect pipelines. This session is focused on best practices and portfolio review techniques that will help streamline development portfolios to direct focus toward your top prospects. It will discuss the importance of: portfolio hygiene; monitoring prospect stages; tracking meaningful activity and progress toward goal; techniques for reviewing profiles with development; and real-world examples of how to win development buy-in.
Presenter: Jennifer Vincent, Prospect Development Professional
Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 2020
Apra Carolinas Coffee Chat - August 28th, 9:00 AM
PD2020 Advance Tomorrow - August 24th - August 27th
The annual Prospect Development Conference will be held Virtually! Session information and speaker bios can be found here.
LAST CALL
Nominations for Chapter Awards end 8/31! Chapter awards are a great way to honor a friend or colleague doing inspiring work in the field.
Nominations may be made anonymously, and self nominations are accepted.
NOMINATE HERE
FALL 2020 CONFERENCE
Our Fall Conference will be held as a series of Webinars. Session details will follow shortly. If you're interested in presenting, email us!
2020 Member Survey Results!
APRA COOKBOOK
Join the #PDBakes tribe and enjoy some data driven deliciousness by downloading their cookbook.
Cost is $20, which supports the Apra Foundation.
Grab a beverage and join us for a virtual happy hour! We want to hear how everyone is doing - we can share things we've learned about working from home, how our organizations are doing, or what we're watching on Netflix!
Join Apra Mid-Atlantic for our first regional event in years! Are you facing unemployment uncertainty or looking for a change? We have an expert panel of engaging speakers to provide insider tips for your goals! Discover how to best remarket yourself to differing opportunities, expand your network, design your LinkedIn account, practice self-care, improve your skills, and land the job. You will hear varying perspectives, listen from those who have been there, and have a chance to ask your timely questions. We hope to see then!
There is a wealth of social media data out there. Using one simple service, we can automate the collection of Twitter data based on tweets mentioning specific user accounts or including certain hashtags. But is just collecting the data enough? In this session, Rick will show you how to set up a flow to collect data and then visualize that data into a useful dashboard in Tableau. We will also look at how to visualize the data and make it useful across the entire organization.
Please help us wish farewell to Beth Inman, as she has accepted a position in Maine as Colby College's Director of Advancement Research. We will miss you, Beth!
CHAPTER AWARDS
Have you or someone in your office contributed above and beyond to the profession this year? Apra Carolinas wants to honor the hard working prospect development professionals in North and South Carolina through our chapter awards. Nominations are open now through August 31st, so get your names in here!
To those who attended our first virtual coffee break! We loved connecting with our members and hearing what everyone is up to.
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