Recent Articles
Posted By: Amy J. Sullivan Modin, MPA
Thu Feb 25th, 2021
After entering the prospect development field four years ago, Karrie Swanson has been diving into various aspects of Apra including webinars and conferences. Now she’s embarking on a new chapter of involvement — a SWARO regional chair. Learn more about Karrie and her new role in this Zoom interview.
Posted By: Emma Kathleen Aguirre
Thu Feb 18th, 2021
In this edition of Apra Reviews, Emma Aguirre reviews “Philantherapy — Tales From Your Fundraising Therapist,” a podcast by David Garmella in which he interviews leaders in nonprofits about challenges in fundraising.
Posted By: Jeffrey A. Walker, PhD
Thu Jan 28th, 2021
After working more than 30 years in philanthropy, Laura Worcester recently retired. Learn more about her start in the industry, where she sees philanthropy going in the future and the valuable lessons she learned over the years in this Q&A.
Posted By: Andillon Hackney
Thu Oct 22nd, 2020
Current and past Apra Fundamentals faculty were polled for their collective wisdom on the question: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your younger self upon entering this field? Read their timely advice on what ultimately led them down the path to success in prospect development.
Posted By: Jeffrey A. Walker, PhD
Thu Aug 27th, 2020
In part two of the IT and Research Partnerships Q&A, UWM’s Ike Pahm and Jeff Walker discuss the impact and future of data culture, advice for their peers at smaller philanthropic organizations and what’s ahead for UWM campaigns.
