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• Board and Committee Meeting

  • Start
    Wed, February 20, 2019
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  • End
    Wed, December 18, 2019
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  • Schedule
    11 sessions
  • Location
    Conference Call
  • Registered
    6 registrants

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   All active members are welcome to attend this meeting
  
  

  1. Roll Call
  

  
  

  2. General Board Business

  
  

  3. Treasurer's Report

  
  

  4. Membership and Marketing

  5. Programming 

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• Apra-NY Spring 2019 Conference

  • When
    Fri, April 26, 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    Rochester, NY

  Please join APRA-NY for an exciting day of learning, networking, and prospecting in Rochester, NY. Our annual spring conference will have you exploring new topics and learning best practices from several industry professionals. We look forward to seeing everyone for the day!

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  Conference Hotel

  Holiday Inn Downtown Rochester
  Rate: $109.00 / night

  Note:  Book your room by the afternoon of Friday, April 5, 2019, to secure the APRA-NY conference room rate.

  • To make reservations:

    Call 1-800 HOLIDAY or the hotel directly at 585-546-3450 and ask for the Reservations Dept. and mention the group name (Apra NY Chapter) and the dates.

     OR

     Online by visiting the hotels website www.HolidayInn.com/rochesterdtwn and entering the Group Code: APR

   

  APRA-NY Conference Scholarship

  APRA-NY members can apply for the Conference Scholarship. One deserving applicant will be awarded free admittance to the conference.

  Conference Sessions & Speakers

  • Building, Scaling, and Sustaining a Successful Patient and Family Giving Program
    Elizabeth Dollhopf-Brown, Assistant VP, Patient and Family Giving, University of Rochester Medical Center
    
    Gifts from patients and families have produced programs, wings, buildings and have endowed professorships and research funds. Yet, success stories are often anecdotal, sporadic – and sometimes unanticipated. The team at the University of Rochester Medical Center challenged themselves to build a program that would build strong partnerships with providers and produce consistent fundraising success. The Prospect Development team was a critical partner throughout the development of this program and prospect development best practices were critical in designing the system, analyzing results to enhance strategy and demonstrating success. In just a short amount of time, URMC has done just that, realizing a quadrupling of referrals from providers and a 67 percent increase in dollars raised from patients. 
    
    In this session, we will share the keys to designing a successful patient and family giving program as well as our lessons learned along the way. Choosing the right people and scaffolding them with the infrastructure, training and coaching to be successful takes a bit of science and a bit of art. At the conclusion of this presentation and discussion, you will have an enhanced understanding of both.
    
    

  • Skyscrapers and Ski Lifts: An In-Depth Look at Real Estate in NYC and Resort Town USA
    Kelly A. Labrecque, Senior Researcher, The Helen Brown Group LLC
    Josh Ostroski, Research Associate, The Helen Brown Group LLC
    
    Real estate is a major factor in determining a prospect’s capacity. Since a great number of our high net worth prospects have multiple homes around the country, it is important to know where to look to confirm ownership and how to estimate value. 
    This session will be divided into two parts: Part I) Researching New York City Property Assets and Part II) Looking at Values and Trends in Western Resort Towns.
    
    Part I, presented by Kelly Labrecque, will focus on confirming ownership, estimating property value, and following real estate market trends in New York City. This market was chosen because of the relative challenge it presents to both new and seasoned researchers. She will first give an overview of the real estate market New York City, including the average cost of living, up and coming neighborhoods, and current sales trends. Next, she will focus on the different types of real estate in New York City such as, cooperative apartments, condominiums, and townhouses. Finally, she will present tools (free and subscription-based) for confirming ownership and estimating the value of the different property types. 
    
    Part II, presented by Josh Ostroski, will focus primarily on real estate in the resort towns of the Western United States. He will discuss the markets and the current and future factors that affect real estate values such as: climate, ski resort consolidation, increased year-round activities, and local and national economies. He will provide information on current trends, in addition to potential pitfalls to look for when researching these areas. Real-life examples and tools will be provided to further clarify these topics.
    
    

  • An Interactive Discussion on Parent and Family Giving at Large and Small Institutions
    Bill Barry, Executive Director, Office of Family Giving and the Joseph I. Lubin Society, Syracuse University
    
    Bring your questions about parent giving to this interactive discussion with a seasoned family giving professional who has deep expertise at both university and private high school levels.  A wide-ranging discussion will touch on gift strategies, working cooperatively with the Admissions staff, cultivation timelines, parent volunteer efforts, parent events, and gift societies.
    

  Conference Agenda

  Friday, April 26, 2019

  8:30 a.m.	Registration & Breakfast Networking & Continental Breakfast
  9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.	Welcome Patti Whitford and Meredith Smith
  9:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Building, Scaling, and Sustaining a Successful Patient and Family Giving Program Elizabeth Dollhopf-Brown, Assistant VP, Patient and Family Giving, University of Rochester Medical Center
  11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.	Break
  11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	Brain Dates: An Interactive Networking Session
  11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.	Networking and Lunch by Madeline’s Catering – Taproom
  12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	APRA-NY Update – President, Patti Whitford
  1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	An Interactive Discussion on Parent and Family Giving at Large and Small Institutions Bill Barry, Executive Director, Office of Family giving and the Joseph I. Lubin Society, Syracuse University
  2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Skyscrapers and Ski Lifts: An In-Depth Look at Real Estate in NYC and Resort Town USA Kelly A. Labrecque, Senior Researcher, & Josh Ostroski, Research Associate, The Helen Brown Group LLC
  4:00 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.	Closing Remarks

  TICKETS

  $100.00 APRA-NY Members

  $150.00 Non-Member Conference Registration (includes APRA-NY membership for one year)

  
  

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• Apra MidSouth Spring Conference

  • When
    Fri, April 26, 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Nashville, TN

  
  

  Apra MidSouth SpringConference

  Friday, April 26th in Nashville, TN

  9.30 a.m.-2.30 p.m. includes delicious lunch on site

  The Cafe at Thistle Farms - Education Room, 5122 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37209

  
  

  The State of Prospect Research

  Development professionals – join us! Our largest gathering of 2019 will explore the intriguing, growing realm of prospect research. We will examine trends in fundraising data, fundraising strategies, and bottom-line results for increased contributions in the not for profit sphere.

  Whether you are a part of a large development enterprise, a one-person shop – or somewhere in between – all levels of expertise are welcome.

  A better use of information is our theme – and speakers and attendees should anticipate a compelling, dynamic time together. Our day will include a keynote address, get-toknow-others group time including lunch, and a panel discussion of prospect research professionals. Come be a part of it all!

  Keynote speaker:

  Angie Stapleton, The Helen Brown Group

  Conference pricing is $25 for current APRA MidSouth members, $50 for non-members, and $60 for new members including conference registration.

  Contact apramidsouth@apramidsouth.org for additional information. See this link for more details. 

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• Apra-IL Spring Symposium 2019

  • When
    Fri, May 03, 2019
  •  
    9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    University of Chicago Harper Court, 5235 South Harper Court, Conference Room 1121, Chicago, IL
  • Spaces left
    47
  • Registered
    23 registrants

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  Apra-IL Spring Symposium

  Friday, May 3rd, 2019

  9:30 am - 3:30 pm (with happy hour to follow)

  University of Chicago Harper Court, 5235 South Harper Court, Conference Room 1121, Chicago, IL

  
  

  Schedule

  9:30 - 10:00 Registration & pastries/coffee

  10:00 - 10:15 Welcome & chapter update

  10:15 - 11:30 Session #1

  Creating and Executing a Data-Driven Prospect Management Policy

  Presenters from the University of Chicago:

  Kristine Lo, Associate Director, Prospect Management

  Rose Haley, Analyst, Prospect Management

  11:30 - 12:00 Get to know your fellow Apra-IL members (guided)

  12:00 - 1:00 LUNCH

  1:00 - 1:45 Get to know your fellow Apra-IL members (guided)

  1:45 - 2:00 BREAK

  2:00 - 3:15 Session #2

  Crazy Requests from Important People

  Presenters from Northwestern University:

  Dan Zarlenga, Associate Director, Prospect Research & Management

  Amy Langenberg, Prospect Information Analyst

  3:15 - 3:30 Wrap-up & directions for happy hour

  3:30 - 5:00 Happy Hour: Jolly Pumpkin 

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• CARA Conference

  • Start
    Thu, May 16, 2019
  • End
    Fri, May 17, 2019
  • Location
    Lake Tahoe, CA

  CARA Conference 2019

  May 16-17, 2019 | Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel | #CARAByTheLake

  CARA Conference 2019, hosted in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, is an excellent opportunity for advancement research professionals to come together and learn about the best practices and trends emerging in our field. The conference offers two days of diverse educational sessions addressing the changing landscape of our field, as well as unmatched networking opportunities. 

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• Apra-NW Conference

  • When
    Fri, May 17, 2019
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Seattle, WA

  2019 Apra-NW Conference

  May 17, 2019

  8:30 AM-4:00 PM
  

  
  Seattle Public Library
  

  Downtown Branch

  Level 4, Room 1

  1000 4th Ave

  Seattle, WA 98104

  
  

  Join Apra-NW for our 2019 annual conference!

  • Gain insight on why diversity, equity, and inclusion matter for nonprofits and philanthropy
    

  • Explore new trends in the prospect management, research, and analytics
    

  • Build and grow relationships with colleagues from across the Apra-NW region

  
  Keynote Panel on Diversity and Inclusion in Philanthropy

  Apra-NW is excited to announce that our keynote for the conference will be a panel discussion on diversity and inclusion in philanthropy, moderated by Elyse Gordon from Philanthropy Northwest. Elyse is the Senior Program Manager focusing on how we can make philanthropy more inclusive, equitable, and transparent. She is always looking for new ways to bring these values to non-profit organizations, donors, boards, and volunteers and we're excited that she has agreed to lead this thought-provoking conversation at the 2019 Apra-NW conference. 
  
  

  Agenda 

  8:30am	Registration and Breakfast
  9:00am	Welcoming Remarks
  	Sessions: Perspectives on Diversity Fundraising Two Approaches to Prospect Optimization Keynote Panel: Diversity and Inclusion in Philanthropy  Black Philanthropy: On Higher Education
  4:30pm	Happy Hour Reception

  Scholarship

   The Apra-NW Chapter awards one scholarship to an Apra-NW member to allow the recipient to attend its annual conference by providing funds to cover the cost of the attendance. Funds will be applied directly to conference fees. Click here to apply. 

  Due date is April 12^th
  Recipient announced by April 19^th

   

  Transportation

  For more information on parking by the Seattle Public Library Downtown Branch click here. The library is accessible by the Link Light Rail and Metro Bus. 

  
  

  Hotel

  Mayflower Park Hotel
  405 Olive Way
  Seattle, WA 98101

  $185 per night (singles and doubles)

  Discounted overnight valet parking of $25
  Group rate held until April 25th
  Click here for APRA-NW room rates. 
  
  

  Take in an opera! 

  APRA-NW is excited to offer a discount to the Seattle Opera's production of Carmen.
  This will give them 20% of single tickets for the Saturday, May 18^th performance - subject to some seating restrictions. APRA-NW group code: SOAPRA20

  Thank you to our Generous Sponsors: 

  Diamond Sponsor
  

  Silver Sponsor

  

   Questions?  Contact Apra-NW Conference Chair Sandy Jeter. 

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• Apra-MN 2019 Conference

  • When
    Wed, May 22, 2019
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Chaska, MN

  

  Apra-MN 2019 Conference with Michael Cuevli

  Wednesday, May 22nd @ 8:00-4:30

  Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

  3675 Arboretum Dr

  Chaska, MN

  
  

  Michael Quevli, Bond Lammey, and Mark Egge will present. 

  
  

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• Apra Indiana Basic & Advanced Skills Workshop

  • Start
    Tue, June 04, 2019
  • End
    Wed, June 05, 2019
  • Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana

  
  

  2019 Apra Indiana Skills Workshop

  Tuesday, June 4th - Wednesday, June 5th

  Central Library, 40 East Saint Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN

  
  

  Apra Indiana is offering a special discount to all Apra Illinois members for the Apra Indiana Basic & Advanced Skills Workshop on June 4 and 5, 2019 at the Central Library in Indianapolis, Indiana.

  Apra Indiana has taken this popular conference and expanded it to two days to include four keynote speakers and two tracks of content for both new and seasoned professionals. In addition to a great lineup of speakers, we are excited to announce we will be offering free professional headshots on day 2 (Wednesday, June 5) of the conference!

  
  

  Check out our full lineup of speakers and session titles and our keynote speakers:

  Ann Emery, Data Visualization Speaker & Designer

  Christina Pulawski, Independent Consultant, Christina Pulawski Consulting

  Dee Metaj, IU Foundation Vice President for Development at IUPUI

  Marianne Pelletier, Managing Director of Staupell Analytics Groups

  
  

  Don't delay! Early bird registration is still available through Monday, April 15, 2019. Make sure to take advantage of the Apra Illinois discount! We hope to see you there!

  
  

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  The Skills Workshop is sponsored by iWave

  
  

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• Prospect Development 2019

  • Start
    Wed, July 31, 2019
  • End
    Sat, August 03, 2019
  • Location
    Phoenix, AZ

  

  Save the Date for Prospect Development 2019

  Plan to join Apra for Prospect Development 2019, taking place July 31 -  August 3 at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ. 

  What Was Prospect Development 2018 Like?

  Prospect Development 2018 took place August 8 - 11 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This annual event drew a record number of prospect development professionals for a week of focused education and engaging networking opportunities. 

  Access conference materials here. Log in using your Apra website account for access. If you do not have an Apra account, visit the Join Apra page and select "Register as an Apra guest." Download the CFRE tracker here. 

  
  

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