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. Support of the Margaret Fuhry Award is one of the Foundation’s primary activities.
The upcoming focus of the Foundation Board of Trustees will be identifying opportunities both to generate contributions for the Foundation and to grant those funds to support professional development. Look for new initiatives designed to recognize dedication and service to the prospect development field.
The Apra Foundation is proud to fund Apra's annual Margaret Fuhry Award and Distinguished Service Award. More information can be found online here.
Apra Foundation Events at Prospect Development 2023
The Apra Foundation will be hosting two events during Prospect Development 2023, taking place Aug. 28-31 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Learn more about Apra Walks and Apra Breathes below.
Apra Walks
Help make a difference with Apra Walks 2023! Please join us for a 45-minute morning walk on Wednesday, Aug. 30 to support the Apra Foundation. The foundation funds the Margaret Fuhry Award and the Distinguished Service Award and the Apra scholarship, as well as future professional development opportunities. We’ll gather at the JW Marriott Hotel Lobby at 7:15 a.m. to leave together.
Click here to view the route.
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 Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7:15 a.m. for a guided meditation session with the Apra community at PD2023! During this session, you will be invited to un-plug, 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.
Led by Yumahara Garcia Cajero, Senior Analyst in Prospect Development at the University of Chicago
Yumahara Garcia is a senior analyst for the central prospect management team at The University of Chicago. Yumahara enjoys developing resources for fundraisers to maximize their impact, strategize their outreach and enhance data-fluency skills to drive their decision-making processes. She is also a certified Mujer Holistica meditation teacher and is passionate about helping others find connection and awareness in their daily lives.
Suggested donation: $15
Click here to donate now. All proceeds go to the Apra Foundation year-round fund.
Apra Foundation Professional Development Assistance Fund
Since its inception, the Professional Development Assistance Fund aims to help those who have experienced financial hardship continue to access the breadth of educational resources that Apra has to offer.
Recipients of the fund will receive $200 in Apra credits and will be able to work with Apra staff to apply their fund towards a live educational event or any item(s) available in our online store.
Please note, no financial proof is needed and your statement alone makes you eligible for your application to be reviewed. Your information will remain anonymous to the Apra Foundation Board of Trustees and Apra membership. Submissions will be open twice a year, and recipients will be notified once at the beginning of the year and once mid-year.
Your name and contact information will be kept anonymous from the Apra Foundation Board of Trustees as they review and select applications. Recipients of the fund will also remain anonymous to the Apra membership.
Applications for the 2023 Professional Development Assistant Fund are now closed.
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