Are you new to relationship management or considering making the leap? Have you wondered how all the pieces come together to help your organization reach its fundraising goals? As you’ve likely suspected, a lot happens across teams to support fundraising, and we’re offering a look at the inner workings of relationship management through our Fundamentals Course. In this course, you’ll build your skills in portfolio composition, data management, and cultivating your influence to be a trusted partner for your fundraisers.
Submitting a session proposal for Apra PD 2026 is more than a formality. It’s an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the profession of prospect development and to shape the conversations that will define the field in the year ahead. The most compelling proposals do more than describe a topic. They clearly articulate why the session matters, whom it serves, and how it will help attendees navigate today’s fundraising realities.
If you’re considering submitting a proposal, the following guidance and tips from Amy Carrier, a former Apra CPC Chair and past presenter, will help you craft an abstract that resonates with reviewers and lays the foundation for a strong, engaging session.
In her latest President’s Message, Anne Brownlee reflects on her term, celebrating the power of volunteering and what makes Apra truly magical. She also shares how you can make you can take part in all of what makes Apra great — from signing up to be a 2026 volunteer to joining in on the fun at Prospect Development 2025.