As we turn our calendars to 2026, make personal and professional resolutions, and do other things that beginning a new year entails, the Content Development Committee (CDC) is taking a moment to reflect on contributions from you, our members, that shaped 2025. It was a year full of change, creativity, and conversation across the prospect development community. Apra Connections continued to be a space where practitioners shared insights, learned from one another, and elevated the field through best practices, experiences within our organizations, and big-picture thinking.
Another year has come and gone, which means our annual Best of Connections roundup is here! Apra Content Development Committee Co-Chairs Jennifer Moody and Jennifer Huebner guide us through reflections, resources and our top articles of 2024.
On August 2, 2024, The Helen Brown Group (HBG) announced that Melissa Bank Stepno was the firm's new owner, president and CEO. Helen Brown will stay on for a year as founder, to assist with the transition. This news offered the perfect opportunity to talk with Helen about her amazing role in our profession and her near-term plans.