Apra-IL Fall Symposium
Friday, October 4, 2024
Nichols Trustee Suite, Art Institute of Chicago
Schedule
9:30 - 10:00 Registration & coffee/tea
10:00 - 10:15 Welcome & State of the Chapter Update
10:15 - 11:30 Session #1
Developing a Prospect Score & Other Prospecting Tips
John McBride, Executive Director, Advancement Operations, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
11:30 - 12:00 Guided Networking: Get to know your fellow Apra-IL members
12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH
1:00 - 2:15 Session #2
Feel the Churn! How to Implement Prospect Aging and Accelerate Pipeline Movement
Catherine Flaatten, Associate Vice President of Prospect Development, BWF
2:15 - 2:30 BREAK
2:30 - 3:15 Networking Roundtable
3:15 - 3:30 Wrap-up & directions for happy hour
3:30 - 5:00 Happy Hour: Location TBD
About our Presenters:
John McBride is the Executive Director of Advancement Operations at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In his current role at SAIC, he oversees a team that does gift processing, prospect research and management, as well as database maintenance and reporting. Experienced in driving philanthropic growth within academic and nonprofit sectors, John is a seasoned leader in prospect management and development. With a track record of success at institutions such as Loyola University Chicago and the University of Chicago, John specializes in crafting strategic approaches to donor engagement and fundraising. His expertise includes pioneering proactive prospect identification programs, developing innovating tools for donor assessment, and leading teams to identify major gift prospects. Recognized with accolades such as the Apra Professional of the Year award, John is committed to advancing philanthropic initiatives while fostering meaningful relationships. Outside of work, John enjoys spending quality time with his three children and engaging in volunteer activities.
Catherine Flaatten, MPH, CFRE, is the associate vice president of prospect development at BWF where she partners with clients to develop creative solutions to their prospect development challenges. Previously, she served in various roles at The George Washington University, most recently serving as the managing director of research and relationship management. Catherine has also worked in prospect development at Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry, the National Psoriasis Foundation, and the BrightFocus Foundation.
A regular speaker and author, Catherine currently serves on Apra's Board of Directors, Governance Committee, and Foundation Board of Trustees. Former volunteer roles include serving as president and programming chair of Apra Metro DC, chairing the AASP Best Practices in Prospect Development and Apra Membership Committees, and serving on Apra's Body of Knowledge and PD Curriculum Planning Committees.
Catherine holds a BA in International Affairs and an MPH in Maternal and Child Health, both from The George Washington University.
