In this new series from the Apra Content Development Committee, we take a moment to learn more about the members that make up our community. With thousands of unique stories to tell, this series offers perspectives into individuals’ prospect development (PD) origin stories, crowning achievements of their careers, predictions for the future of the profession and much more. Take a moment and get to know Sloane White, specialist of research and prospect development at Jane Goodall Institute USA (JGI).
Beyond Prospecting: The Apra Podcast brings listeners into the heart of prospect development and fundraising through interviews with fellow Apra members and industry experts on topics like data science, relationship management and ethics in fundraising. This podcast not only offers practical insights, but also inspires, with conversations that reflect the real life experiences of industry peers. Take a second to grab your headphones, get comfortable and tune in to three engaging episodes.
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.