Struggling with a tight professional development budget? You're not alone.
Discover how the Apra Foundation's new PD Lottery is bridging the gap, investing in the next generation of fundraising and prospect development professionals! This article shines a light on the seven inaugural winners who—thanks to a $2,500 prize covering registration, travel, and hotel—attended the Apra PD conference for the very first time.
Hear inspiring stories from winners like independent consultant Morgan Heck and Yale's Laurel Zhuang on how this opportunity boosted their skills, expanded their networks, and connected them with a vital community. Read about the impact of investing in professional growth and learn how you can help the Apra Foundation continue to fuel development across the field.
When the prospect management, research and analytics team at the University of Virginia experienced substantial growth, they recognized the importance of supporting advancement in their goal-setting process. Leveraging their diverse expertise and industry best practices, they developed a new, comprehensive process to assist development officers in this critical task.
While some of the smallest shops can make the biggest impact, finding tailored advice can be challenging. That's why panelists pulled focus on best practices for small shops in the recent panel "Doing More with Less: Prospect Development in Small Shops." Explore key takeaways in this recap.