The Apra Foundation was founded in 1998 to support educational opportunities and professional development for individuals engaged in advancement research and to serve as the charitable arm of Apra. The Foundation Board of Trustees is comprised of leaders in our industry who have served or currently serve on the Apra Board of Directors. Two primary activities of the Foundation are supporting the Apra Awards and granting $300 to Apra International Members that have experienced financial hardship continue to access the breadth of educational resources that Apra has to offer. To learn more about these activities, please follow the links below. 

Awards

Granting

The upcoming focus of the Foundation Board of Trustees will be identifying opportunities to generate contributions to the Foundation for granting funds to support professional development and looking for new initiatives designed to recognize dedication and service to the prospect development field. Please help us in our efforts by considering making a donation to the Foundation.

Donate to the Apra Foundation

Apra Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, Federal Tax ID EIN: 411591384. For your tax records, we acknowledge your fully deductible gift and confirm that no goods, services, or other items were provided in return.

Apra Walks

Help make a difference with Apra Walks at PD2024! Please join us for a 45-minute morning walk on Thursday, Aug. 22 to support the Apra Foundation, which funds the Apra Awards and Professional Development Assistance Granting. Walkers will gather at the Convention Center at 7:15 a.m. to leave together.

Suggested donation: $15 Click here to donate now. 

All proceeds go to the Apra Foundation year-round fund.

Apra Breathes: Guided Meditation Session for Community Renewal

Join us Friday, Aug. 23 at 7:15 a.m. for a guided meditation session with the Apra community at PD2024! During this session, you will be invited to unplug, unwind and unite through the power of breath. For meditation practitioners of all levels, you will learn how to focus and apply some simple breath-centered techniques to reconnect, renew and restore. All are welcome. No equipment, special clothing or previous experience required. Come as you are and set your intention to apply all that you learn at Prospect Development.

Suggested donation: $15 Click here to donate now. 

All proceeds go to the Apra Foundation year-round fund.

Apra Foundation Board of Trustees

Charge and responsibilities: 
The Apra Foundation was founded in 1998 to support educational opportunities and professional development for Apra members and to serve as the charitable arm of Apra. The Foundation Board of Trustees is always chaired by the current Apra President.  In addition, the Committee typically includes two current board members, one previous board member, and between two and four at-large members, all of whom are appointed by the Chair.  You can read more about the Apra Foundation here.

Committee accomplishments and activities:
In 2020, the Foundation created the Apra Foundation Professional Development Assistance Grants program which aims to help those who have experienced financial hardship access the breadth of educational resources that Apra has to offer. As of 2023, we have supported 37 individuals. These $300 awards will be granted in the spring. Learn more here.

The Apra Foundation is also proud to fund Apra's Awards. More information on these awards may be found here.

The Foundation holds a series of fundraising campaigns each year to support both of these programs.

Term of Service and time commitment:

Apra Board of Directors serve a one year Foundation term; non-board members serve two year terms. The Board meets monthly to organize fundraising campaigns, conduct donor stewardship, and administer our grant program.