Apra-IL Webinar: Maximizing Strategic Impact with Data & Analytics — Doing More with Less

When
Wed, September 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
Zoom
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1 registrant

Registration

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Non-Member – $10.00

Apra-IL Webinar:

Maximizing Strategic Impact with Data & Analytics — Doing More with Less

Philanthropy teams can elevate their prospect development programs by applying a focused, data‑driven approach - even with limited time, staff, or budget. This session walks through how to move from data to insights to strategy to action using tools already available in most development offices. Participants will explore practical methods for prioritizing prospects and portfolios, building lightweight analytics, and partnering with frontline fundraisers to turn information into meaningful results. You will leave with a clear roadmap for maximizing impact while doing more with less.

Learning Objectives

Strategize with simple, scalable methods that support fundraising decision‑making in resource‑limited environments.
Apply a data‑informed lens to convert raw data into actionable insights aligned with organizational mission.

Target Audience

Professionals in prospect development working in small or mid‑sized development teams, particularly those newer to intermediate in their roles. Ideal for teams navigating limited resources, competing priorities, growing expectations, and/or minimal analytics capacity. This session is designed for anyone eager to elevate their prospect development program within a tactical, resource‑savvy framework.

Speaker Bio

Priya Balachandran is a passionate nonprofit professional and strategic researcher with versatile expertise across the social service, education, and healthcare sectors. She is a Senior Researcher and Development Analyst at Northern Illinois Food Bank, where she leads and executes all aspects of prospect development. She has established structured approaches to prospect research, spearheaded the implementation of a new prospect management process, and designed real-time metrics dashboards to enhance philanthropy operations. Priya is an active leader in key philanthropic associations, including a board member of Apra Illinois, an incoming board member and Fundamentals faculty of Apra International, and a board member and vice president of the Continuous Learning Council, Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago. Priya also serves on the Executive Committee of the Association of Certified Nonprofit Professionals and has played a key role in launching and driving Feeding America’s PhilOps and Prospect Research Community of Practice. She has presented for Apra, AFP, Feeding America Network, and the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, among others.

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