Recent Articles
Posted By: Jeffrey A. Walker, PhD
Thu Jan 28th, 2021
After working more than 30 years in philanthropy, Laura Worcester recently retired. Learn more about her start in the industry, where she sees philanthropy going in the future and the valuable lessons she learned over the years in this Q&A.
Posted By: Lara Elise Tewes
Thu Jan 14th, 2021
As the leader of a prospect development team, knowing how to navigate your team through the waves of work in an efficient manner is a crucial skill to have. In part two of the time management series, Lara Tewes shares tips for managers to help them lead and guide their teams to success effectively.
Posted By: Lara Elise Tewes, MSLIS
Thu Jan 7th, 2021
With the shift to working remotely, prospect development professionals might be finding it difficult to manage their time and energy. In part one of this time management series, Lara Tewes shares tips and tricks for mastering your schedule.
Posted By: Samantha Kafka
Fri Nov 13th, 2020
A new job always comes with challenges. For Samantha L. Kafka, starting a new opportunity as a prospect researcher was, and still is, a big learning curve as she previously worked in prospect development and fundraising. Read on to hear her story about the transition and what she has learned.
Posted By: Andillon Hackney
Thu Oct 22nd, 2020
Current and past Apra Fundamentals faculty were polled for their collective wisdom on the question: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your younger self upon entering this field? Read their timely advice on what ultimately led them down the path to success in prospect development.
