Apra International has launched its new 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, marking a major milestone for the global prospect development community. Built on the core pillars of Advocate, Equip, Connect, and Thrive, this plan establishes a clear, forward-looking roadmap to advance ethical, insight-driven philanthropy. It focuses on strengthening the association's industry voice, expanding learning pathways, and deepening community inclusivity.
In the latest article for Connections, Stephanie Willis explores the complex legal and ethical landscape of buying, selling and renting donor data. Featuring insights from Mary Doorley Simboski and Sarah Marcotte, the piece highlights how list-sharing practices impact donor trust, compares U.S. and Canadian regulations and offers practical alternatives for growing an organization's donor base safely.
In honor of Canada Day and Apra Canada's 25th anniversary, Jennifer Moody and Jeff Walker sit down with Canadian prospect development professionals in the latest Connections article. Experts Amber Palmer and Anna Mandic Vukovic share how they celebrate, the unique data-privacy hurdles facing Canadian philanthropy, and why the next decade will shift the field toward deeper strategic partnerships and AI.