In her inaugural President's message, Sharise Harrison outlines how Apra will Bridge Tradition and Innovation in prospect development. Learn about the four guiding priorities—Building Bridges, Championing Inclusiveness, Leading with Ethics, and Embracing Innovation—that will steer Apra's new strategic plan. See how a focus on collaboration, ethical practice in a data-rich world, and leveraging technologies like AI and analytics will position Apra members to lead the field and maximize their collective impact in philanthropy.
What is GDPR, and how does it affect us as prospect researchers and prospect managers? How does it affect our fundraisers or senior leadership? Does GDPR affect those of us based in the U.S. or just global organizations? What policies do we need to create to accommodate GDPR? In this breakdown, dive in to the areas to keep in mind for our work as PD professionals — consent and personal data storage.
With a major election on the horizon, the temptation to leverage FEC data as a prospect researcher is strong. After all, individuals who give generously to political campaigns might also have the capacity to support our causes. However, the use of FEC data for charitable fundraising presents significant ethical and legal challenges.