Many Apra chapters struggle to recruit members for board roles, largely due to a common myth: that volunteers need years of experience or a senior job title to step up.
In this article, Jennifer Moody dismantles these misconceptions and outlines what chapters actually need from their leaders: enthusiasm, reliability, and strong organizational skills. Drawing on insights from current and former chapter leaders, Moody demonstrates how serving on a board expands your professional network, accelerates career growth and drives meaningful impact within your chapter—all without requiring a massive time commitment.
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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.
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.