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  • Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/18/2023 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

    Join Nexis Solutions for an immersive webinar where we'll uncover emerging trends and insights that can safeguard your nonprofit organization from risks and supercharge your fundraising efforts with the power of trust-based relationships. Don't miss this opportunity to take your nonprofit's research to the next level.

    Join Nexis Solutions for an immersive webinar where we'll uncover emerging trends and insights that can safeguard your nonprofit organization from risks and supercharge your fundraising efforts with the power of trust-based relationships.

    In this webinar, you will learn:

    • What types of financial, legal, or reputational harm a donor, partner, or board member could bring into your nonprofit organization, and the resources that help to mitigate and prevent that risk.

    • The importance of researching every aspect of your donor possible to find and confirm key information that contributes to success in your fundraising strategy.

    • How to leverage tools and data to conduct comprehensive due diligence on your prospects, donors, partners, and board members, and to build trust-based relationships that lead to long-term support and impact.

    Register now and get ready to take your nonprofit's research to the next level.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Doing Your Due Diligence in Evaluating Risk: Understand what types of financial, legal, or reputational harm a donor, partner, or board member could bring into your nonprofit organization, and the sources that help to mitigate and prevent that risk.

    2. Doing Your Due Diligence to Validate Information, Wealth, and Relationships: Discover the importance of researching every aspect of your donor possible to find and confirm key information that contributes to success in your fundraising strategy.

    Margaret Hart

    Customer Success Manager

    LexisNexis

    Margaret Hart has worked with thousands of philanthropic organizations, academic institutions, and businesses during her tenure at LexisNexis. As a Client Success Manager, she combines the knowledge gained as a prospect researcher and non-profit development officer, with an understanding of how development professionals need to use information to maximize donations and nurture relationships.

    David Fox

    Product Marketing Manager

    LexisNexis

    David Fox is a Product Marketing Manager for the Nonprofit segment at LexisNexis, a leading provider of data and analytics solutions. Originally from New Jersey, David now lives in Washington DC with his wife, his dog Marco, and his cat Kennedy. David has volunteered with and donated to nonprofits for over 10 years, supporting social, educational, and global causes. With his experience in organizations like the Blackstone LaunchPad powered by Techstars and Memorial Sloan Kettering, David brings a world of innovation and technical knowledge to the nonprofit industry where he hopes to share insight and information that drives the fundraising success of organizations across the country.

  • Contains 11 Product(s)

    Are you a prospect development professional looking to level up your metrics game? Apra's premier virtual event, Plug In to Metrics, is just what you need! On November 1 and 2, immerse yourself in two full days of expert-led learning and networking that will take your skills to the next level. Our faculty of seasoned experts will provide comprehensive sessions on the hottest topics in prospect development metrics, including how to shape metrics that measure pipeline growth and performance, identify optimal performance metrics, implement systems to track critical campaign metrics and organize visualized metrics into useful delivery systems. Plus, you'll learn how to effectively communicate and analyze metrics to provide valuable insight. The best part? Since Plug In to Metrics is a virtual event, it's easy to participate from anywhere without any travel involved. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with other professionals in your field and enhance your skills. Stay tuned for more information, including details about our education and speaker lineup. In the meantime, secure your seat by registering for the event and use #PlugIn23 to share your excitement about the excellent education you'll receive. Don't wait – register now!

    Are you a prospect development professional looking to level up your metrics game? Apra's premier virtual event, Plug In to Metrics, is just what you need! On November 1 and 2, immerse yourself in two full days of expert-led learning and networking that will take your skills to the next level.

    Our faculty of seasoned experts will provide comprehensive sessions on the hottest topics in prospect development metrics, including how to shape metrics that measure pipeline growth and performance, identify optimal performance metrics, implement systems to track critical campaign metrics and organize visualized metrics into useful delivery systems. Plus, you'll learn how to effectively communicate and analyze metrics to provide valuable insight.

    The best part? Since Plug In to Metrics is a virtual event, it's easy to participate from anywhere without any travel involved. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with other professionals in your field and enhance your skills.

    Stay tuned for more information, including details about our education and speaker lineup. In the meantime, secure your seat by registering for the event and use #PlugIn23 to share your excitement about the excellent education you'll receive. Don't wait – register now!

    Schedule of Events:

    All times are in Central Standard Time

    Additional Session Details are to be added as confirmed

    Wednesday, November 1, 2023

    10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

    Opening Keynote

    11:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    Metrics 101: Defining and Deciding What to Measure

    Metrics 201: Refining Metrics Over Time

    12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

    Lunch-and-Learn Part 1: What Metrics Matter?

    1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

    Relationship Management Essentials for Metrics

    Establishing a Metrics-Driven Culture

    2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

    Putting Our Own Oxygen Masks on First


    Thursday, November 2, 2023

    10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

    Trust, Accountability, and Transparency: Helping Leadership Understand Metrics Data

    Metrics 102: Metrics Reporting / Let's Get Tech-y: Building Metrics Into Your Tech Stack

    12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

    Lunch-and-Learn Part 2: Putting Metrics into Motion

    12:25 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Advancement Services Metrics: Prospect Development as a Secret Advantage

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