With attendees from across the globe celebrating APRA’s 20 years of research fundraising, the 20th Anniversary Celebration commemorated the past and celebrated the promise of the future perfectly. Old friends reunited and new friendships formed while listening to the jazzy sounds of the Ron Harris Music Group over appetizers and refreshments.

 More fun pictures from the celebration 

Fifteen chapters participated in the chapter history displays, all bringing more enthusiasm to the party.

Special thank you to all the participating chapters, including:

APRA-Arizona
CARA (California)
APRA-Canada
CPRA (Colorado)
APRA-Great Plains
APRA-Greater New York
APRA-Indiana
APRA-Maryland
APRA-Minnesota
APRA-MO/KAN
NEDRA
APRA-Northwest
APRA-Southwest
APRA-Virginia
APRA-Wisconsin

Congratulations to the following contest winners:

CARA (California) won for Best Marketing Collateral
APRA-Canada won for Most Creative Chapter
NEDRA won for Best Geographical Representation
Wisconsin won for Most Active Chapter

In addition to a chapter competition, there were souvenir photos and more than 300 amazing door prizes, including everything from MP3 players, gift certificates, and an array of fun and interesting logoed merchandise, to some very special prizes contributed by APRA, including a complimentary Conference registration for next year. 

APRA 20th Anniversary Committee:

Elizabeth Crabtree Director of Prospect Development Brown University	Inez Bergquist President Waltman Associates
Mark DeFilippis Director of Advancement Research The Nature Conservancy	Kathleen Foley Director of Development Services Carleton College
Michel Hudson, CFRE Owner 501(c)onsulting	Kelly Johnson Manager of Prospect Tracking & Information Hazelden Foundation
Margo Knight Director of Advancement Research Bates College	Liz McHugh Vice President for Prospect Research Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation
Pamela Poland President APRA International	Michael Seymour Senior Director of Development Operations Keck School of Medicine
David Shanton Executive Director of Development Baruch College

  

More fun pictures from the 20th Anniversary Celebration:

APRA members tell us why they celebrate APRA.

Read what other APRA members are saying.

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

"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."

Take a stroll down memory lane with APRA's historical pictures....