Shelby Kloures Radcliffe is the Director of Campaign Administration at Bucknell University. In this role, she oversees advancement services and advancement research and is responsible for coordinating campaign planning, campaign policy development and campaign reporting. Prior to taking on this role, Radcliffe served as the Associate Campaign Director (2004–2006) and the Director of Prospect Research & Management (1997–2006).
 
Radcliffe is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences on campaign planning, advancement services, and prospect research and a regular contributor to APRA Connections. She served on the APRA International board from 2001–2005 and is currently serving as the APRA–MARC Liaison. Radcliffe is a former PREP/APRA board member, the founder of MARC, as well as a past chair of the CASE Conference for Development Research. She is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. 

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APRA is pleased to recognize the past winners of the Distinguished Service Award:

• 2007 Barbara Fanning
• 2006 Elizabeth McHugh
• 2005 Christina Pulawski
• 2004 Cecilia Hogan
• 2003 Michel Hudson, CFRE
• 2002 Napoleon Hendrix III
• 2001 Margo Knight
• 2000 Joseph Boeke
• 1999 Jon Thorsen
• 1998 Randy Bunney
• 1997 David Lamb
• 1996 Ann Castle
• 1995 Susan Sweeney Flaherty
• 1994 Lyn Day
• 1993 Kathleen Foley
• 1992 Eric Siegel
• 1991 Bobbie J. Strand
• 1990 Inez Waltman Bergquist

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The APRA Researcher of the Year Award

This award was established in 1999 and is open to all APRA members. It recognizes the accomplishments and outstanding skills of an up-and-coming researcher.

2008 Researcher of the Year: Kevin Thomas

 
Pictured from left to right: Tony Glowacki, Kevin Thomas and Elizabeth Crabtree.

Kevin Thomas in the Director of Prospect Research for Resurrection Health Care, the largest Catholic healthcare system in Chicago. His project work has included database analysis, identification of major gift prospects, and implementing a moves management system. He has worked with front-line fundraisers to establish major gift portfolios and conducted the research for Resurrection Development Foundation’s strategic planning process including benchmark and SWOT analyses.

Thomas also is a founder and principal partner of Partners in Philanthropy, a fundraising and philanthropic consulting firm. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in organizational psychology from the University of Pittsburgh and Hofstra University; holds a certificate in nonprofit management from Georgetown University and is a certified Fund Raising Executive.

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APRA is pleased to recognize the past winners of the Researcher of the Year Award:

• 2007 Jennifer Shimp-Bowerman
• No winners were selected in 2005 or 2006
• 2004 Randy Holden
• 2003 Katy Filner
• 2002 Sheri Lazare
• 2001 Christine Flanagan
• 2000 Sarah McCarthy
• 1999 Carrie Kirk

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APRA Foundation Margaret Fuhry Grant

This award is given to a researcher based on his or her leadership, mentorship, volunteerism and dedication to the profession. The  award is a US $500 stipend to be used for professional development and is not limited to use at the APRA International Conference.

2007 Margaret Fuhry Grant Recipient
Tom Hampsey
Lafayette College

 


"The annual conference is an opportunity to not only learn about new techniques in the field, but is also a valued time spent with peers.  Having all of the corporate sponsors and demonstrations of their products all in one place is an efficient and convenient way to learn about everything new that's available in our field.  The networking possibilities are endless, and the mentoring sessions have been especially beneficial for me. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to attend last year's workshops, and look forward to attending future APRA conferences."

-Angi Bedell
Director of Research, Advancement Administration
University of South Carolina
2006 Margaret Fuhry Grant Award Recipient

APRA is pleased to recognize the past winners of the Margaret Fuhry Grant:

• 2006 Angi Bedell
• 2005 Michelle Johnson
• 2004 Jeffrey A. Walker, PhD
• 2003 Kirsten M. Jasna
• 2002 Cynthia Bertsch
• 2001 Nadine Collins
• 2000 Kevin Bender
• 1999 Shelby Radcliffe McClintock
• 1998 Gina Garrett

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APRA Visionary Award

This award was created to recognize an APRA member who has served as a pioneer or trailblazer in the field, with qualities that exemplify the spirit of APRA. One recipient may be awarded annually at the discretion of the APRA Executive Committee.

APRA is pleased to recognize the past winners of the APRA Visionary Award:

• 2006 Bobbie Strand
• 2004 Ann Castle (posthumously)

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