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Beyond Prospecting: The Apra Podcast
by Apra
Welcome to Beyond Prospecting: The Apra Podcast.Tune in for thought-provoking interviews from the industry's foremost experts on prospect development and fundraising. We'll cover topics like prospect research, data science, campaigns, relationship management, ethics in fundraising and more.##Apra is committed to serving, representing and advancing the professionals and practices that enable the philanthropic success of institutions that rely on fundraising for achieving their missions.
Episodes
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Breaking Down Lawyer Compensation: From BigLaw to Public Service
In this APRA Beyond Prospecting Podcast episode, episode host Dana sits down with legal compensation expert Joel Thomas to demystify how attorneys are paid across different sectors - from elite BigLaw firms to in-house corporate roles, solo practices, and public interest positions. Whether you're…
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Volunteer Voices: Perspectives on Apra Board Membership
Welcome to Volunteer Voices, a limited podcast series designed to inspire and empower Apra members to get involved! In this episode, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most influential roles in the Apra volunteer ecosystem: serving on the Apra International Board of Directors. Discover how...
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Volunteer Voices: Perspectives from Apra Chapter Leadership
This episode, the first in a short miniseries, explores one facet of the Apra volunteer experience: chapter leadership. Hear from Apra chapter leaders, present and past, on the impact that chapter leadership had on their careers, skills, and local community. The group discusses their motivations...
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On Being Fearless, Proactive and Brave: A Conversation With 2024 Apra Visionary Award Recipient
In the latest episode of Beyond Prospecting: The Apra Podcast, Apra President Dr. Rodger Devine and Board Member Sharise Harrison sit down with Karen Isble, the 2024 Apra Visionary Award recipient. Tune in as Isble tells the story of her career, from the entry levels of prospect development to…
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Reflecting on Plug In to Metrics
The podcast, hosted by Jennifer Huebner of The Humane Society of the United States, discusses the Plug into Metrics event that took place virtually in November 2023. Jennifer is joined by Ashley Mick from LSU Foundation and Jess Balsam from the University of Washington, both attendees and...
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Equity in Data Science: Addressing Bias in Data and Algorithms
Listen in on this discussion between Emily Hadley, Research Data Scientist at RTI International Center for Data Science, and Max Dakin, Assistant Director of Prospecting and Special Initiatives at UNICEF USA, while they discuss bias in data science, harmful algorithmic biases, our responsibility...
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Data Privacy From An International Perspective
Join Katherine Scott and Jason Briggs to discuss privacy from an international perspective and how it relates to donor data in many different ways. In a conversation guided by Elizabeth Roma, Katherine and Jason provide key insights on international laws and best practices.
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DEI Conversations with Misa Lobato and Roslyn Clarke
Listen in on this discussion between Misa Lobato, Director of Prospect Management and Analytics, Rhode Island School of Design, and Roslyn Clarke, Director of Prospect Management & Research at Partners in Health as they discuss diversifying donor bases, data use, cultural humility, the evolution…
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Philanthropy Revolution: A Discussion With Author Lisa Greer
Rachel Brandell-Mayers, Apra’s Online Content Committee chair, interviews philanthropist, entrepreneur and author Lisa Greer in this insightful podcast. Discussing her book, “Philanthropy Revolution,” Greer offers the perspective of a major donor, sharing her thoughts on how prospect development...
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Women in Philanthropy
Listen to Rachel Brandell-Mayers, Associate Director of Research at the University of Michigan, as she speaks with Andrea Pactor,(Retired) Previous Associate Director, Women's Philanthropy Institute, on how and why gender matters in philanthropy and how prospect development can lead women in...
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Prospect Development’s Role in the Fundraising Teams of the Future
Jessica Balsam talks with two members of the University of Washington Advancement senior leadership team about the role PD played in their recently closed campaign, from determining frontline staffing to finding and selling non-traditional prospect leads. Dan Peterson, VP for development, and Lee...
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Anti-Racist Approach To Fundraising
Robert Osborne, Principal of The Osborne Group, sits down with Laurel McCombs, Senior Philanthropy Advisor of The Osborne Group, to discuss the role of prospect research in anti-racist fundraising and how to approach one’s work and products in a way that actively works against racist practices.
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Making the BoK Career Roadmap Work for You
Join us for an exciting conversation about Apra's new member resource, the Body of Knowledge Career Roadmap. Micah Rickerson, prospect researcher, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, leads a conversation with Chandra Montgomery, director, pipeline and prospect development for health...
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From Prospect Development to Leadership, a Conversation
Join Adrian Owen, AVP for Advancement Services at LSU, and Mark Egge, AVP of Development at Hamline University, as they discuss how their respective career journeys landed them their current leadership roles. In a conversation moderated by Audrey Geoffroy, Executive Director of Data Services at...
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Navigating a Virtual World: One Apra Chapter President’s Story
In this special edition of Beyond Prospecting, Amy Modin, Connections Editorial Advisory Committee (EAC) member, speaks with Renana Kehoe, NEDRA chapter president, about lessons learned as a first-year chapter president in an all-virtual world, professional development opportunities gained from…
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Mental Health in the Workplace: Confronting the Impostor Syndrome
This podcast discusses the very real problem of mental health in the workplace focusing on impostor syndrome. We define the phenomenon, address various symptoms, and propose ways for coping with and dispelling impostor feelings.
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Career Growth: Building Relationships for Success
Listen in as Patrick Murphy, Leadership Coach and Owner of Project Murphy LLC; Elise Speck, Assistant Director of Research at Duke University Alumni Engagement and Development; Molly Hamrick, Assistant Director of Research at Duke University Alumni Engagement and Development; and Kari Stokosa,...
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Plug In To Campaigns: A Sneak Peek With The Speakers
Join Sarah Clough, consultant with Marts & Lundy and Apra Plug In to Campaigns speaker, as she gets a sneak peek with leaders in our industry who are all a part of Apra’s virtual learning event, Plug In to Campaigns, taking place November 5-6, 2020. Listen as Stacy Rooney, business consultant and...
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Certainly Uncertain – Tips on Navigating Your Unexpected New Professional Life
Listen as expert independent fundraising consultants Sarah Bernstein, Principal consultant and owner, Philanthrodata; Regina Alhassan, owner, ResearchPRO; and Lori Hood Lawson, co-founder and CEO, WorkingPhilanthropy.com discuss the ins and outs of running one’s own fundraising consulting firms....
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An Interview with Journalist and Fundraiser Frank Sesno
Lindsey Nadeau, senior director, prospect development for UNICEF USA and prospect development virtual experience chair, interviews Keynote Speaker Frank Sesno. Listen in as they discuss Sesno’s history with fundraising, how to instill a culture of philanthropy, the importance of data and the…
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Apra Town Hall: June 2020
Tune in to hear the recording for Apra's virtual town hall that aired Wednesday, June 3, 2020. This virtual educational event gave our members the chance to talk with one another, share idea and ask questions around critical topics facing prospect development professionals today. Apra President...
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Managing Remote Teams
Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, a lot of us find ourselves working remotely to stay safe. In this episode, Janna Lee (The Trust for Public Land), Mark DeFilippis (The Nature Conservatory) and Kate Chamberlin (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center) discuss how they found their groove...
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Ethical Campaigns: A Pyramid Approach
Host Gareth Griffin (MIT) and panelists Gail Ferris (The George Washington University) and Karen Isble (University of California, Irvine) share their experienced insights on campaign ethics, including ethical pitfalls, gift counting dilemmas and the pressure of campaign goals.
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Data and the Donor: Episode Three
Join hosts Michael Pawlus (University of Southern California)and Steve Grimes (Jazz at Lincoln Center)for another episode of Data and the Donor. In this episode, Pawlus and Grimes, along with guests Tami Pearson (Brain & Behavior Research Foundation), Cynthia DiLeo (Environmental Defense Fund)…
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Data and the Donor: Episode Two
Join hosts Michael Pawlus (University of Southern California)and Steve Grimes (Jazz at Lincoln Center) as they discuss "Lost In Translation: A Sociological Study of the Role of Fundraisers in Mediating Gift Giving in Nonprofit Organizations" and "Both Selfishness and Selflessness Start with the...
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In The Mix: Situating Data Science On Your Team
Data science is an ever-evolving field -- and defining and positioning the data science role is crucial to its success. In this episode, Mirabai Auer (University of Chicago), Lawrence Henze (Blackbaud Target Analytics), James Cheng (Dana-Farber Cancer Institute) and Jessica LaBorde (University of...
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Lessons Learned in Leadership: Part Two
Join Melissa Bank Stepno (Director of Analytics, Consulting and Services, Blackbaud Target Analytics)and Charles Snyder(Director of Prospect Management and Advancement Research, Nova Southeastern University) as they continue their conversation from part one of this leadership podcast series....
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Data and the Donor: Episode One
Hosted by: Michael Pawlus, Data Scientist, University of Southern California, and Steve Grimes, Director of Development Strategy and Analytics, Jazz at Lincoln Center Guests: Jennifer Vincent, Prospect Development Manager at UNC-Wilmington; Jenn Grasso, Prospect Development Analyst at The Trust…
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The Power of Fundraising Intelligence
Hosted by: Jill McCarville, VP Marketing, iWave, and Marissa Todd, Prospect Research Analyst, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Explore fundraising intelligence through the eyes of a prospect researcher. iWave, the industry’s top prospect research platform, has helped thousands of education,...
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Data Analytics: Ethically Sourced and Prepared for Your Consumption
Hosted by: Gareth Griffin, Santa Clara University, Ethics & Compliance Committee Chair; Audrey Geoffroy, University of Florida Foundation; Ashutosh Nandeshwar, USC; Marianne Pelletier, Staupell Analytics Group Kicking off a podcast series dedicated to ethics & compliance in the prospect…
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Ethics and Relationship Management ... It's Complicated
Hosted by: Gareth Griffin, Director, Prospect Management, MIT, Ethics & Compliance Committee Chair; Andillion Hackney, Director, Prospect Management and Research at UC San Diego; Janna Holm, Director of Prospect Development, The Trust for Public Land; Melissa Bank Stepno, Director, Client…
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Incorporating Mid-Level Giving and Prospect Development
The competition for donors is stronger than it has ever been. How do organizations identify and build their mid-level donors to one day being major donors? Prospect research can play an integral role in the success of identifying and qualifying who those prospects are to an organization. In this...
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Hey Advocacy! Episode 1
Presented by Amy Turbes, director of prospect development and campaign strategy, Creighton University; Misa Lobato, assistant vice president of advancement strategy, University of Colorado; Emily Walsh, associate vice president, development research and resources, University of Arizona…
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Hey Advocacy! Episode 2
Interested in learning more about what is happening in the UK with the Data Protection guidelines and how it is affecting prospect research? Tune into Episode 2 of the Hey Advocacy! Podcast Series, sponsored by the Apra Advocacy Committee, to hear from Helen Brown and two of her colleagues as…
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Hey Advocacy! Episode 3
The latest episode in the series features Mark Egge, Apra president-elect and senior manager of prospect development for Greater Twin Cities United Way, and Amy Turbes, Apra secretary and senior director of strategy, research and development at Creighton University, discussing power, influence…
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Stewards of Data
Interested in becoming an even better steward of data at your institution? Join Sarah Cadbury, director of prospect research and management at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, for this podcast as she focuses on the importance of transparency and respect for the data from two different approaches:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Beyond Prospecting: The Apra Podcast.Tune in for thought-provoking interviews from the industry's foremost experts on prospect development and fundraising. We'll cover topics like prospect research, data science, campaigns, relationship management, ethics in fundraising and more.##Apra is committed to serving, representing and advancing the professionals and practices that enable the philanthropic success of institutions that rely on fundraising for achieving their missions.
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