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. 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 Foundation Board of Trustees, in partnership with the Apra Board of Directors, leads fundraising efforts to support the work of the Foundation. Please help us in our efforts to expand opportunities to those in prospect development by making a donation. Thank you for your generous support.

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.

Foundation Bylaws

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 Apra's charitable arm. 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 full range of educational resources Apra offers. 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.

Terms of Service and time commitment:

The Apra Board of Directors serves 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.

 APRA FOUNDATION TRUSTEES (2027-2027)

Chair: Brittani Williams, Director, Development Operations and Prospect Development    Houston Zoo

Maryann Aguiar, Director, Development Operations    Team Rubicon

Jon Garrow, (Apra Board) Advisor, Advancement Data Manager, Lutheran Community Services Northwest

Misa Lobato, Director of Prospect Development, Medical Philanthropy, Virginia Commonwealth University

Heather McPhail, Director of Development Research and Principal Gift Strategy, University of Michigan

Lindsey Nadeau, (Apra President), VP, Philanthropy Insight, UNICEF USA

Nicole Tull, High Net Worth Research Analyst, Yale University|

Board Liaison: Tim Wilson, Director of Prospect Management and Research, Weber State University 

Pillar Steward: Lauren Woodring, Deputy Director, High Net Worth - Prospect Development · Yale University

Staff Liaison: Kirsten Singleton, CAE, MBA, Executive Director