Following the introduction of Apra’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, President-Elect Lindsey Nadeau details how Apra is aligning its volunteer committee structure with its long-term goals. Changes include expanding the Conference Planning Committee into an Events Committee, transitioning Content Development to Content Marketing, broadening Apra Fundamentals into a Courses Committee, and creating a Resource Library Committee. Committee recruitment opens in August.
Following a well-attended June webinar, this article summarizes key takeaways and practical scenarios from prospect development professionals navigating due diligence and gift acceptance in an uncertain climate. It highlights three real-world case studies detailing reputational risk, structured cross-functional gift reviews, and international research nuances. Additionally, it provides actionable insights on establishing formal governance policies, deploying tiered assessment models, adhering to fact-based research standards, and securing internal leadership buy-in.
Prospect Development 2026 (PD26) takes place Aug. 11–14 at the Hilton Chicago and online. Bringing together professionals across data science, prospect research, relationship management and leadership, PD26 features over 60 sessions across four learning tracks. Attendees can expand their industry knowledge, discover actionable insights and build lasting connections through in-person receptions, roundtables and virtual app features. Read the full preview now.