The podcast, hosted by Jennifer Huebner of The Humane Society of the United States, discusses the Plug into Metrics event that took place virtually in November 2023. Jennifer is joined by Ashley Mick from LSU Foundation and Jess Balsam from the

Equity in Data Science: Addressing Bias in Data and Algorithms

Aug 24th, 2023 37m 31s

Listen in on this discussion between Emily Hadley, Research Data Scientist at RTI International Center for Data Science, and Max Dakin, Assistant Director of Prospecting and Special Initiatives at UNICEF USA, while they discuss bias in data sci

Data Privacy From An International Perspective

Oct 24th, 2022 45m 3s

Join Katherine Scott and Jason Briggs to discuss privacy from an international perspective and how it relates to donor data in many different ways. In a conversation guided by Elizabeth Roma, Katherine and Jason provide key insights on internat

DEI Conversations with Misa Lobato and Roslyn Clarke

Jun 23rd, 2022 53m 25s

Listen in on this discussion between Misa Lobato, Director of Prospect Management and Analytics, Rhode Island School of Design, and Roslyn Clarke, Director of Prospect Management & Research at Partners in Health as they discuss diversifying don

Philanthropy Revolution: A Discussion With Author Lisa Greer

Apr 25th, 2022 47m 44s

Rachel Brandell-Mayers, Apra’s Online Content Committee chair, interviews philanthropist, entrepreneur and author Lisa Greer in this insightful podcast. Discussing her book, “Philanthropy Revolution,” Greer offers the perspective of a major don

Women in Philanthropy

Mar 9th, 2022 30m 43s

Listen to Rachel Brandell-Mayers, Associate Director of Research at the University of Michigan, as she speaks with Andrea Pactor,(Retired) Previous Associate Director, Women's Philanthropy Institute, on how and why gender matters in philanthrop

Prospect Development’s Role in the Fundraising Teams of the Future

Oct 18th, 2021 47m 1s

Jessica Balsam talks with two members of the University of Washington Advancement senior leadership team about the role PD played in their recently closed campaign, from determining frontline staffing to finding and selling non-traditional pros

Anti-Racist Approach To Fundraising

Jul 28th, 2021 26m 4s

Robert Osborne, Principal of The Osborne Group, sits down with Laurel McCombs, Senior Philanthropy Advisor of The Osborne Group, to discuss the role of prospect research in anti-racist fundraising and how to approach one’s work and products in

Making the BoK Career Roadmap Work for You

Jun 23rd, 2021 35m 18s

Join us for an exciting conversation about Apra's new member resource, the Body of Knowledge Career Roadmap.Micah Rickerson, prospect researcher, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, leads a conversation with Chandra Montgomery, direc

From Prospect Development to Leadership, a Conversation

Jun 4th, 2021 55m 38s

Join Adrian Owen, AVP for Advancement Services at LSU, and Mark Egge, AVP of Development at Hamline University, as they discuss how their respective career journeys landed them their current leadership roles. In a conversation moderated by Audr

Navigating a Virtual World: One Apra Chapter President’s Story

May 18th, 2021 23m 50s

In this special edition of Beyond Prospecting, Amy Modin, Connections Editorial Advisory Committee (EAC) member, speaks with Renana Kehoe, NEDRA chapter president, about lessons learned as a first-year chapter president in an all-virtual world,

Mental Health in the Workplace: Confronting the Impostor Syndrome

Mar 11th, 2021 20m 45s

This podcast discusses the very real problem of mental health in the workplace focusing on impostor syndrome. We define the phenomenon, address various symptoms, and propose ways for coping with and dispelling impostor feelings.

Career Growth: Building Relationships for Success

Mar 11th, 2021 32m 4s

Listen in as Patrick Murphy, Leadership Coach and Owner of Project Murphy LLC; Elise Speck, Assistant Director of Research at Duke University Alumni Engagement and Development; Molly Hamrick, Assistant Director of Research at Duke University Al

Plug In To Campaigns: A Sneak Peek With The Speakers

Oct 20th, 2020 24m 1s

Join Sarah Clough, consultant with Marts & Lundy and Apra Plug In to Campaigns speaker, as she gets a sneak peek with leaders in our industry who are all a part of Apra’s virtual learning event, Plug In to Campaigns, taking place November 5-6,

Certainly Uncertain – Tips on Navigating Your Unexpected New Professional Life

Sep 15th, 2020 32m 32s

Listen as expert independent fundraising consultants Sarah Bernstein, Principal consultant and owner, Philanthrodata; Regina Alhassan, owner, ResearchPRO; and Lori Hood Lawson, co-founder and CEO, WorkingPhilanthropy.com discuss the ins and out

An Interview with Journalist and Fundraiser Frank Sesno

Aug 10th, 2020 19m 36s

Lindsey Nadeau, senior director, prospect development for UNICEF USA and prospect development virtual experience chair, interviews Keynote Speaker Frank Sesno. Listen in as they discuss Sesno’s history with fundraising, how to instill a culture

Apra Town Hall: June 2020

Jun 24th, 2020 11m 29s

Tune in to hear the recording for Apra's virtual town hall that aired Wednesday, June 3, 2020. This virtual educational event gave our members the chance to talk with one another, share idea and ask questions around critical topics facing prosp

Managing Remote Teams

Apr 23rd, 2020 30m 52s

Due to the continued impact of COVID-19, a lot of us find ourselves working remotely to stay safe. In this episode, Janna Lee (The Trust for Public Land), Mark DeFilippis (The Nature Conservatory) and Kate Chamberlin (Memorial Sloan Kettering C

Ethical Campaigns: A Pyramid Approach

Dec 19th, 2019 22m 34s

Host Gareth Griffin (MIT) and panelists Gail Ferris (The George Washington University) and Karen Isble (University of California, Irvine) share their experienced insights on campaign ethics, including ethical pitfalls, gift counting dilemmas an

Data and the Donor: Episode Three

Dec 19th, 2019 46m 44s

Join hosts Michael Pawlus (University of Southern California)and Steve Grimes (Jazz at Lincoln Center)for another episode of Data and the Donor. In this episode, Pawlus and Grimes, along with guests Tami Pearson (Brain & Behavior Research Fou

Data and the Donor: Episode Two

Dec 19th, 2019 50m 9s

Join hosts Michael Pawlus (University of Southern California)and Steve Grimes (Jazz at Lincoln Center) as they discuss "Lost In Translation: A Sociological Study of the Role of Fundraisers in Mediating Gift Giving in Nonprofit Organizations" an

In The Mix: Situating Data Science On Your Team

Nov 25th, 2019 36m 13s

Data science is an ever-evolving field -- and defining and positioning the data science role is crucial to its success. In this episode, Mirabai Auer (University of Chicago), Lawrence Henze (Blackbaud Target Analytics), James Cheng (Dana-Farber

Lessons Learned in Leadership: Part Two

Nov 11th, 2019 26m 45s

Join Melissa Bank Stepno (Director of Analytics, Consulting and Services, Blackbaud Target Analytics)and Charles Snyder(Director of Prospect Management and Advancement Research, Nova Southeastern University) as they continue their conversation

Data and the Donor: Episode One

Oct 10th, 2019 44m 22s

Hosted by: Michael Pawlus, Data Scientist, University of Southern California, and Steve Grimes, Director of Development Strategy and Analytics, Jazz at Lincoln CenterGuests: Jennifer Vincent, Prospect Development Manager at UNC-Wilmington; Je

The Power of Fundraising Intelligence

Oct 10th, 2019 30m 26s

Hosted by: Jill McCarville, VP Marketing, iWave, and Marissa Todd, Prospect Research Analyst, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtExplore fundraising intelligence through the eyes of a prospect researcher. iWave, the industry’s top prospect resear