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  • Apra Best Practice Webinar: Future-Proof Fundraising: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    Proof Fundraising: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI." This session is tailored for prospect researchers and fundraisers, focusing on the practical use of ChatGPT. The presentation will highlight how this advanced AI platform can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in prospect research and fundraising activities. In addition to a live demonstration of ChatGPT, the updated slides now include GPT's latest release details and a bonus section for those interested in hosting their LLM. Audience participation is encouraged to experience these AI tools' capabilities and benefits.

    Proof Fundraising: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI." This session is tailored for prospect researchers and fundraisers, focusing on the practical use of ChatGPT. The presentation will highlight how this advanced AI platform can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in prospect research and fundraising activities. In addition to a live demonstration of ChatGPT, the updated slides now include GPT's latest release details and a bonus section for those interested in hosting their LLM. Audience participation is encouraged to experience these AI tools' capabilities and benefits.

    Cannon Brooke

    Founder

    BROOKE Solutions

    Cannon Brooke, founder of BROOKE Solutions, specializes in data-driven insights for nonprofits of all sizes. Building on his extensive experience, he integrates creativity and analytics to offer prospect identification, wealth analysis, giving trends, and engagement strategy services to organizations throughout the United States. Cannon has served in leadership roles at Chapman University, the University of Hawaii Foundation, and Hawaii Pacific Health, where he spearheaded successful prospect research for annual giving programs, capital projects, comprehensive campaigns, and legacy giving. He's been a guest on several podcasts and webinars, featured in publications like The Major Gifts Reports and Successful Fundraising, and is a board member of The California Advancement Researchers Association and Chairs APRA's Executive Leadership Cohort committee.

Recordings

Below are a few recommended recordings for you based on your preferences.  

  • Apra Fundamentals: Prospect Research (Online Modules)
    Contains 34 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Length: approximately 4 hours The Apra Fundamentals: Prospect Research online learning modules focus on the four key areas of prospect development: Campaigns, Prospect Research, Prospect Management, and Data Science. It also explores fundraising terms and technologies as well as techniques and resources for finding and analyzing biographical, background, and financial information; introduces participants to corporate and foundation research, and delves into how available data can be used to formulate gift capacities and inform fundraising operations.

    Length: approximately 4 hours

    The Apra Fundamentals: Prospect Research online learning modules focus on the four key areas of prospect development: Campaigns, Prospect Research, Prospect Management, and Data Science. It also explores fundraising terms and technologies as well as techniques and resources for finding and analyzing biographical, background, and financial information; introduces participants to corporate and foundation research, and delves into how available data can be used to formulate gift capacities and inform fundraising operations. 

    The course contains 10 on-demand modules between 15-70 minutes each, online discussions and resources. If you upgrade to/purchase the course with the live component, it will include either 3 live webinars or 1 live in-person day. More information on live offerings coming soon.

  • PD 2021 Full Conference Bundle
    Contains 32 Product(s)

    Purchase the Prospect Development 2021 conference bundle for 30+ educational recordings on a variety of topics.

    Get the Prospect Development 2021 conference bundle for 30+ educational recordings on a variety of topics.

    7 Steps to Elevating Prospect Research and Data-Driven Decisions to Achieve Fundraising Goals
    DON'T PANIC! A Panel Perspective on Adapting Advancement in COVID-19
    A Giving Pyramid Model: Wealth Screening to Strategy
    I'll Be There for You: Campaign Planning Partnerships
    Getting Everyone to Take an Interest in Interests
    Starting from Scratch: Building Thirty Portfolios in Six Weeks
    Leveraging Data to Improve Healthcare Fundraising Results
    Chasing Alpha with SEC Data
    Modernizing Moves Management with Data Visualization
    Boost Annual Fund Effectiveness with Python's Data Science Ecosystem
    The Metrics Gambit: Developing a Culture of Accountability During a Strategic Pivot
    Get in the Driver's Seat: Defining and Promoting Your Role as a Leader in Prospect Development
    Apra Talks: Communication can be hard. Words are important.
    Leadership in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: My Experience as a Case Study
    Want to be a Director? - Going from Researcher to Development Director 
    Use the Force! Insights, Intuition, and Trust
    President’s Panel: Apra Leaders reflect on the past and plan for the future
    Positioned For Success: Taking the leap from Salaried to Self-Employed
    News vs. Noise: Action-Oriented News Alerts 
    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Prospect Researchers in Healthcare 
    A Survey of International Prospect Research Strategies and Context
    This is the Way: Developing a Proactive Prospecting Program
    Targeting Your Bullseyes: Inform Your Internal Prospecting
    The Great Balancing Act: How to run a database screen when you're a shop of one
    Designing a CFR Prospect Development Toolkit
    Don’t Stop Achievin’: A Goal Planning Journey
    Beyond Portfolios and Prospect Research
    KonMari Your Portfolio: Teaching Gift Officers the Life Changing Magic of Objective Portfolio Management
    Portfolio Reveals
    The Fundraiser Scorecard:  Simple, Effective Fundraising Metrics
    From Identification to Portfolio Action: A Blueprint for Creating a Proactive Prospect Identification and Pipeline Management Program 
    Meetings that Matter: Driving Fundraising Success through Deliberate Planning

  • Apra 2021 Salary Survey Report
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    FREE RESOURCE FOR APRA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS. Advocacy for our members and our profession is an urgent imperative, and this exclusive industry benchmark arms you with the data you need to advocate for your own compensation and benefits, set appropriate staffing levels at your organization, or simply see how you stack up in comparison to others.

    FREE RESOURCE FOR APRA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS. Advocacy for our members and our profession is an urgent imperative, and this exclusive industry benchmark arms you with the data you need to advocate for your own compensation and benefits, set appropriate staffing levels at your organization, or simply see how you stack up in comparison to others.

  • Apra 2024 Salary Survey Report
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    FREE RESOURCE FOR APRA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS. Conducted in the spring of 2024, the Salary Survey was a comprehensive assessment of compensation, benefits, workload and more in the prospect development field. The report equips you with the information you need to advocate for your own compensation and benefits, set appropriate staffing levels at your organization or simply see how you stack up in comparison to others. Join Apra as a Professional member to access the 2024 Salary Survey Report for free.

    FREE RESOURCE FOR APRA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS. Conducted in the spring of 2024, the Salary Survey was a comprehensive assessment of compensation, benefits, workload and more in the prospect development field. The report equips you with the information you need to advocate for your own compensation and benefits, set appropriate staffing levels at your organization or simply see how you stack up in comparison to others. Join Apra as a Professional member to access the 2024 Salary Survey Report for free.

  • Apra Best Practice Webinar: Future-Proof Fundraising: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    Proof Fundraising: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI." This session is tailored for prospect researchers and fundraisers, focusing on the practical use of ChatGPT. The presentation will highlight how this advanced AI platform can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in prospect research and fundraising activities. In addition to a live demonstration of ChatGPT, the updated slides now include GPT's latest release details and a bonus section for those interested in hosting their LLM. Audience participation is encouraged to experience these AI tools' capabilities and benefits.

    Proof Fundraising: Harnessing the Power of Generative AI." This session is tailored for prospect researchers and fundraisers, focusing on the practical use of ChatGPT. The presentation will highlight how this advanced AI platform can enhance efficiency and effectiveness in prospect research and fundraising activities. In addition to a live demonstration of ChatGPT, the updated slides now include GPT's latest release details and a bonus section for those interested in hosting their LLM. Audience participation is encouraged to experience these AI tools' capabilities and benefits.

    Cannon Brooke

    Founder

    BROOKE Solutions

    Cannon Brooke, founder of BROOKE Solutions, specializes in data-driven insights for nonprofits of all sizes. Building on his extensive experience, he integrates creativity and analytics to offer prospect identification, wealth analysis, giving trends, and engagement strategy services to organizations throughout the United States. Cannon has served in leadership roles at Chapman University, the University of Hawaii Foundation, and Hawaii Pacific Health, where he spearheaded successful prospect research for annual giving programs, capital projects, comprehensive campaigns, and legacy giving. He's been a guest on several podcasts and webinars, featured in publications like The Major Gifts Reports and Successful Fundraising, and is a board member of The California Advancement Researchers Association and Chairs APRA's Executive Leadership Cohort committee.