The Apra Foundation
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.
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Donate to the Professional Development Assistance Fund
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Apra Foundation Professional Development Assistance Fund
Applications are now closed.
In 2020, The Apra Foundation Board of Trustees introduced a new charitable initiative from the Apra Foundation, the Data Driven Deliciousness: The Apra Cookbook, built with recipes from our Apra community! All proceeds from the cookbook went to an Apra Foundation fund to support prospect development professionals who have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19 or other factors.
Applications for the Apra Foundation Professional Development Assistance Fund are now open! 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.
If you are interested in applying for the Apra Foundation Professional Development Assistance Fund, please fill out this application, including a statement of need. Please note that no proof is needed and your statement alone makes you eligible for your application to be reviewed. Submissions will be open twice a year, in February and May, and recipients will be notified in March and June.
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.
Please contact info@aprahome.org with any questions.
Data Driven Deliciousness: The Apra Cookbook available for purchase now!
Enjoy cooking and love Apra? Your purchase of Data Deliciousness: The Apra Cookbook will help the Apra Foundation provide funding opportunities so that all members can continue to grow in the prospect development field.
The Apra Foundation's goal is to expand even more professional development opportunities for members, chapters and those facing challenges in today’s world. These goals are not possible without the support of all of you and your purchase of this cookbook helps move closer to having the funds to expand these offerings.
A special thanks to Tom Hampsey, Bond Lammey, Milagro Lobato, Michael Quevli, Liz Rejman, Robin Rone, Gareth Griffin, Lori Hood Lawson, Sharise Harrison, Beth Inman, Nick Sollog, Erin Osborn, Liz McHugh – and to all who submitted delicious recipes in 2020 using #PDBakes. Enjoy!
If you do not have an Apra profile, please create a guest profile here in order to purchase.
Cost: $20
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Apra Foundation Board of Trustees
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Melissa Bank Stepno Director, Analytics & Business Consulting Services Blackbaud, Inc. Bedford, NH |
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Anne Brownlee Managing Director, Prospect Strategy & Research Teach for America , NY |
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Sarah Daly Director of Prospect Development Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX |
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Carrick Davis Senior Business Intelligence Analyst Regis University Denver, CO |
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Rodger Devine Assistant Vice President for Advancement Operations Pomona College Claremont, CA |
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Gareth F. Griffin Senior Director, Prospect Development Massachusetts Institute of Technology , |
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Sharise Harrison Senior Director, Prospect Management and Analytics Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA |
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Michael K Quevli Analytics Consultant, Principal Blackbaud Target Analytics , |
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Liz Rejman Director, Fundraising Operations Pathways to Education Canada Toronto, ON |
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Robin Rone Ex-officio Executive Director Apra Chicago, IL |
