In this Q&A, we celebrate Kathryn Thomas, recipient of the 2024 Apra Distinguished Service Award. Get to know Thomas, director of prospect development for City of Hope, as she reflects on the trajectory of PD from both personal and professional perspectives.
Established in 1998, the Apra Margaret Fuhry Award is given to an Apra member committed to the prospect development profession, based on leadership, mentorship and volunteerism. This year’s recipient is Selene Hur, manager of prospect development and research at the YMCA of Greater Toronto. In this interview, Hur speaks with Jeffrey A. Walker, 2004 Fuhry Award awardee, about how she entered the profession, what keeps her inspired, her advice for those new to the PD community and more.
Tune into the latest episode of the Apra podcast and get to know Karen Isble, 2024 Apra Visionary Award recipient. She gives a behind-the-scenes look at her career, growing from the entry levels of the profession to her current role as vice president of college advancement at Kalamazoo College.