In our "Meet an Apra-IL Member" feature, we interview a different individual from our member rolls every month. This month, we are pleased to be featuring Adam Larck, an Apra-IL member since 2024.

Adam joined the OSF HealthCare Foundation in 2019 as a Prospect Researcher, building the program from the ground up. Today, as the Portfolio and Prospect Development Manager, he has shaped the program into a vital part of the Foundation’s success.

Prior to joining the Foundation, he worked as a Marketing Communicator at TrendSetters Ltd., a Security and Technology Communicator at Caterpillar Inc., and as an Editor for the Morton Times-News at the TimesNewspapers. He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in management information systems at Eastern Illinois University.

Outside of work, Adam serves as School Board President for Pleasant Valley School District No. 62, actively supports Excel Christian Academy, and was recently named to the 40 Leaders Under Forty Class of 2025.

Read on to learn more about Adam!

1. What is the silliest research request that you’ve ever been asked for?

Trying to find softball uniform numbers for two former players from a local university in the 80s. They weren’t retired numbers or star players, just two regular players a Gift Officer wanted to find the numbers for. I spent hours looking through old athletic programs online trying to find them online, but never was successful.

2. If you wrote a book about prospect research and development, what would it be called?

Down the Rabbit Hole: Using Your Resources to Uncover Hidden Information, and Knowing When Enough is Enough.

3. If you were not in prospect research, what career would you have?

I’d probably be back in communications or technology. I wrote for 9 years before going into this field, but knew it couldn’t be a permanent career for me with the landscape of journalism. I could never see myself going out of this field, though!

4. What has been the best part about being an Apra-IL member?

The networking opportunities. While I may not get to see many face to face being in Central Illinois, it’s great being able to connect via Zoom and in person at the annual conference in August. Can’t wait to see everyone in Chicago this year!

5. What book are you reading right now?

Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland. I’ve just recently started the series, but I’m enjoying the layers of the characters and worldbuilding the series has started so far.