Recent Articles
Posted By: JoAnn M. Manuccia
Thu Nov 7th, 2019
In the early stages, prospect researchers seek out the motivations of potential donors, which at times may coincide with religious beliefs. Prospect researcher Jo Ann Manuccia used her experience working with Jewish donors to outline Jewish communal traditions that influenced their giving.
Posted By: Apra Ethics & Compliance Committee
Thu Oct 24th, 2019
Recent investigations and whistleblower activity should remind prospect development professionals to revisit their organization’s policies regarding acceptance of contributions. This month, The Ethicist provides several questions to ask yourself to ensure your organization’s policies are thorough.
Posted By: Andrea K. Heitz
Thu Oct 17th, 2019
Career changes can be difficult, but with the right connections, you may discover your dream position. In this feature, senior director of prospect development Michelle Franke discusses how work relationships helped her navigate various opportunities throughout her career.
Posted By: Jeff Walker
Thu Oct 10th, 2019
When several departments join forces to support one project, it’s important for everybody to be on the same page. In this Q&A, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Christina Makal McCaffery walks us through her guide to overcoming the challenges of inter-departmental communication.
Posted By: Cristina Rivera-Bosques
Thu Oct 3rd, 2019
Today’s data scientists face the challenge of not only gathering data, but also representing the data accurately through well-written stories. In this Q&A, Plug in to Data Science keynote speaker Brian Xu previews his upcoming presentation, “Crafting a Data Story: U.S. Government Shutdown Impact.”
