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.
The Apra Member Spotlight series, guided by the Apra Content Development Committee, introduces us to some of the many amazing individuals who make up our professional community. With thousands of unique, inspiring stories to tell, this series offers perspectives into our peers’ prospect development (PD) origin stories, key career accomplishments, predictions for the future and much more.
In this spotlight, you’ll meet Angie Anderson and learn about her journey. She started at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, in September 2022 and has been a development coordinator there since July 2024.
If you’re looking to grow your team, knowing how to make a strong case for a new position is crucial to success. Anna Pappert shares some practical strategies to help prospect development managers advocate for hiring additional staff.