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Back to Basics (and Forward to the Future)
Prospect Research
Back to Basics (and Forward to the Future)
By Laurie Holmes | March 26, 2026

Struggling to explain prospect research to a new hire or wondering where to start with a donor record? Read the latest from Connections as Laurie Holmes previews Apra Fundamentals: Prospect Research, taking place April 7–9. This virtual program demystifies the research lifecycle—from capacity ratings to ethics—with practical, jargon-free instruction. Don’t miss the interactive courtroom-style debate on the ethics of AI! Register now to build your foundation.

Prioritize Purpose with Stage-Based Research
Prospect Research
Prioritize Purpose with Stage-Based Research
By Catherine Flaatten | November 06, 2025

Tired of vague or "overkill" research requests? Traditional models rely on gift officers to translate strategy into research deliverables, often leading to wasted time.

Stage-Based Research fixes this by mapping specific frontline needs to appropriate, right-sized intelligence at each donor cultivation stage. By prioritizing the purpose of the research, your team shifts from service provider to strategic partner, ensuring every effort is efficient, drives action, and scales your impact across the pipeline.

Prospect Research Around the World: An International Panel Discussion
International · Prospect Research · Prospecting · Due Diligence · Prospect Engagement · DEI · Video · Interview
Prospect Research Around the World: An International Panel Discussion
By Stefanie Hardacre, CPA | October 26, 2023

Ever wonder how prospect research practice varies around the world? For Global Diversity Awareness Month, five international panelists share their regional perspectives on prospect research in this video discussion.

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