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The 2025 Apra Debates focused on three critical prospect development issues: data access for fundraisers, the problem of too much data, and AI readiness. Debaters weighed data transparency against the need for expert interpretation, and the strategic value of comprehensive data against the risk of "analysis paralysis." While the audience leaned toward compromise on access and adopted an optimistic view of AI, the session underscored a core theme: prospect development professionals must remain strategic, adaptable, and focused on continuous learning to navigate the evolving industry landscape successfully.
How does data minimization relate to due diligence? On the one hand, we want to minimize the research details that we put in a database. On the other, it’s useful to maintain records of decision making when it comes to due diligence research. Here's how you can strike a balance between the two.