APRA-NY (Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement)

📢 It's Apra-NY's virtual conference day! Have you registered?! Click here for more information 👇 https://lnkd.in/gHHV2TDy

🤖 Are you considering using a digital gift officer? 💡 Curious about the impact of emotional labor in fundraising? 📈 Want to stay updated on the latest trends with DAFs? 💼 Need expert tips to optimize portfolio movement for newly-assigned or stuck prospects? 🙌 Then don’t miss out! Join us virtually on October 22nd for an engaging discussion on these topics and more at 👉 Apra-NY’s annual conference! 📅 Date: October 22nd 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gHHV2TDy Let’s connect, learn, and grow together! 🌟

🤖 Are you considering using a digital gift officer? 💡 Curious about the impact of emotional labor in fundraising? 📈 Want to stay updated on the latest trends with DAFs? 💼 Need expert tips to optimize portfolio movement for newly-assigned or stuck prospects? 🙌 Then don’t miss out! Join us virtually on October 22nd for an engaging discussion on these topics and more at 👉 Apra-NY’s annual conference! 📅 Date: October 22nd 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gHHV2TDy Let’s connect, learn, and grow together! 🌟

🌟 Exciting News!! 🌟 Apra-NY is thrilled to announce its 2024 Virtual Conference on October 22nd! 🎉 💻 Join us for an informational lineup of speakers and topics, including: 💥 Steve Grimes from the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund will explore the effects of emotional labor in fundraising. 💥Melissa Bank Stepno from the Helen Brown Group will cover donor advised funds and their growing impact in development. 💥Richard “Rich” Horne and Mary Callaghan from Vassar College will cover the role and benefits of digital gift officers. 💥Bethany Morley from West Chester University will share strategies for optimizing portfolio movement for your newly-assigned and/or "stuck" prospects. 💲 The cost is $50 for Apra-NY members and $75 for non-members. 💲 As an added bonus, non-members who register will receive a complimentary 1-year membership to Apra-NY! Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/gHHV2TDy #ApraNY #ProspectDevelopment #ProspectResearch #VirtualConference #ProfessionalDevelopment #Fundraising #Nonprofit

❗ ❗ Upcoming APRA-NY Webinar: 🚀 The Art and Science of the Major Gift Ask 🚀 ⏰When: 09/24/2024 at 1:00-2:00 PM EDT 💻 Where: Virtual - Microsoft Teams 💲 Cost: APRA-NY members - FREE! $25 for non-members Have you ever thought about the blend of art and science in major gift fundraising? With advancements in wealth screening technology like iWave and improved donor database management systems, the science has become more refined. When combined with the art of persuasion, these tools can elevate your major gift fundraising efforts. Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll delve into: ✨ Crafting a compelling case for support ✨Pre-solicitation steps, including wealth screening and prospect research ✨Effective solicitation of major gifts ✨Building and maintaining strong donor relationships Our expert speakers, Kevin Wallace, President and Partner of CampaignCounsel .org, and Melissa W. Sais, Vice President and Partner of CampaignCounsel .org, will share their daily experiences of integrating art and science to help nonprofits nationwide plan and manage successful capital campaigns. 💭 This one-hour session is perfect for executive directors and development leaders. You’ll learn a proven process to enhance your major gift fundraising approach and gain confidence in securing those five-figure and higher gifts. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/geZuA5jf Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your fundraising skills and network with fellow professionals. See you there! 🎉 #Fundraising #Nonprofits #MajorGifts #Webinar #ApraNY #Philanthropy #DevelopmentLeadership

Spend a little time. Get a lot of important info on #ProspectDevelopment and #fundraising. Bill Powers, our Analytics and Prospect Research Manager, is President of APRA-NY (Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement). Register now for Bill's #APRA webinar on Thurs. 7/25. https://lnkd.in/gaxFMuds

💻 Hurry and register for this upcoming APRA-NY webinar❗❗ 🕵♂️ Topic: Purposeful Prospecting As prospect development professionals, how can we best set the stage for fundraising success? Join APRA-NY President, Bill Powers, on Thursday, July 25th from 12pm-1pm EDT for an interactive workshop to learn about best practices related to building your pipelines, prospect pools, and increasing yield from your constituents. 📅 When: 07/25/2024 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT 🗺 Where: Virtual - Microsoft Teams 💲 Cost: APRA-NY members - FREE! $25 for non-members. Register Below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gaxFMuds

📢 💥 Calling all PD speakers! 🗣 Apra-NY seeks dynamic and innovative speakers to engage with our community! 👉 Interested in leading a virtual webinar or presenting at Apra-NY's Fall 2024 Virtual Conference? 📈 Members, please log in to your Apra-NY account and complete the interest form here: https://lnkd.in/gCr8KduM 📨 Non-members, we want to hear from you too! Please email apra@aprany.org with: *Name: *Email Address: *Organization/Affiliation: *Proposed Session Title: *Brief Session Description: *Availability (prefer fall virtual conference, monthly programming, or both!): 🙌 We truly value your willingness to share your expertise and enrich our community. As a token of gratitude, Apra-NY extends a small gift to all future speakers! ❓ Questions? Issues? Suggestions? Feel free to email us at apra@aprany.org!

Please join Apra-NY on Thursday, April 25th from noon-1pm EST for a wonderful webinar on pipeline forecasting presented by Apra-NY board member, Katie Pierce from Syracuse University! Sure to be a great session with lots of takeaways for shops of all sizes! Register now by clicking the link below.

💻 Don't miss out on this upcoming APRA-NY webinar ❗ 📈 Pipeline Forecasting for Success Three years into revolutionizing their annual fundraising goal-setting process, Syracuse University needed a way to produce solicitation data for all schools, colleges and central units in a timely fashion that didn't unnecessarily drain personnel resources in the midst of a campaign and global pandemic. Further, senior leadership needed a pragmatic lens by which to view planned work and its likelihood of success. Join Katie Pierce, APRA-NY Board Member and Syracuse University's Director of Fundraising Intelligence to learn how the university took a labor-intensive annual data project and turned it into a sophisticated, on-demand pipeline report. 📅 When: 04/25/2024 at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT 🗺 Where: Virtual - Microsoft Teams 💲 Cost: APRA-NY members - FREE! $25 for non-members. Register Below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/g9dvS2fA