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Events and Meetings
APRA MidSouth Calendar
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
Data Analytics: A conversation of where you are and where you're going
A Webinar presented by Andrew Whittaker
When: Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (CDT)
Where: Large Conference Room, 10th Floor -- The Baker Building
110 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN
Paid parking available on street and in Terrace Place Garage
RSVP: apra.midsouth@apramidsouth.org
Past Events and Meetings
APRA Live! Virtual Seminar Replay - Thursday, August 13, 2009, 10:00 CDT - Nashville, TN
"Managing Prospect Pipelines and Forecasting Fundraising Returns, In and Out of Campaigns"
Presented by Sylvia Galen and Jon Thorsen of The Nature Conservancy
When: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 10:00 – 11:30 AM (CDT); "Dutch" lunch to follow
Where: Baker Building - 10th Floor, Vanderbilt University, 110 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
Cost: Free for Members, $15 for Non-members, $25 for admission and 2009 membership
RSVP: apra.midsouth@apramidsouth.org
Session Description:
Effective prospect management programs use metrics to drive data-based decision making. One of the key metrics for every fundraising program is the bottom line: How much money will we raise?
This APRA Live! Virtual Seminar will review ways to forecast revenue at various stages of the donor pipeline, both during and between the campaigns. Processes and reports that utilize forecast data will also be reviewed. Ways to ensure that the appropriate information is captured, updated and applied will be discussed.
Social and Professional Networking Mixer
**Click here to read notes from a Q&A discussion with Cumberland Unversity, Vanderbilt University and AOII Foundation**
Join the APRA MidSouth Board of Directors, members, and friends for a social and professional networking opportunity at Sambuca in Nashville, TN.
When: Thursday, February 26, 2009, 5:30 – 7:30 PM (CST)
Where: Sambuca Restaurant, 601 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203 (Get Directions)
RSVP: Sheila Denemark, e-mail, 615.695.2627
We look forward to seeing you there!
There is an APRA MidSouth Virtual Seminar Coming to a Location Near You!
APRA MidSouth is pleased to announce that in November 2008 we will be showing a replay of the APRA Virtual Seminar, "Promoting the Value of Research: Using Data for Metrics and Measurement" in all four of our member states - Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi and Tennessee. Every event offers an opportunity to learn more about an exciting advance in prospect research as well as a networking opportunity for development professionals.
We hope you will plan on joining us at one of these four locations:
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS - Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 10 am
Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN - Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10 am
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY - Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @10am
University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, AL - Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 3 pm
About the Virtual Seminar:
"Promoting the Value of Research: Using Data for Metrics and Measurement"
The analysis of data within a prospect management system can be used to evaluate fundraising effectiveness, assist with strategic planning, and inform management decision making. Joshua Birkholz will examine what is important to monitor, how to establish benchmarks, and how to set up progress reporting and analysis.
Cost for APRA MidSouth members: FREE!
Cost for non-members: $15
More details about these events will be coming soon!
These events are open to anyone with an interest in prospect research or data driven fundraising - so please feel free to pass this invitation along.
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Big Research for Little Shops:
Host: Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Date/Time: June 20, 2008 10:00am (CST)
Cost: Free to Members; $15 to Non-Members
This workshop will focus on available free or low cost prospect research resources and what they can add to your prospect research tool chest. If you are a member of a small prospect research shop, are interested in adding prospect research to your development organization or are simply interested in what free and low cost options are available, please join us for a fun and informational afternoon.
The workshop will highlight the following topics: Real Estate, SEC/Stock Holdings, and Salary Information. Other topics may arise during this wide ranging discussion, so please feel free to bring any questions regarding other prospect research resources. Helpful handouts will be available to attendees that outline the recourses that will be discussed, as well as any other relevant information on the subject.
A Special Thanks to our Event Moderators:
Paula Black - Morehead State University
Laura Philips - University of Mississippi
Theresa Clark - Western Kentucky University
Click here for directions.
"Dutch" Lunch
Date: May 1, 2008
Time: 11:30 am (CST)
Location: Brentwood Grill in Brentwood, TN
Panel Discussion - Research in Real Life: Field Officers and Research
Friday, March 28, 2008, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (CST)
Frontline development officers - two of whom are former researchers - discuss how they decide which prospects to see, what research data helps them the most, how they use research in calls, and much, much more!
Panel Participants:
This event is free to members of APRA MidSouth; Fee for Non-members is $15.
Location: Alpha Omicron Pi's National Headquarters , 5390 Virginia Way, Brentwood, TN (Map)
Thank you to our 24 members who attended the panel discussion!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Join us for a networking lunch of prospect research professionals. As we discuss the joys and frustrations of our profession, we can exchange ideas, offer support and explore connections all while enjoying good food. Directions to Blackstone
Thank you to our 18 members who attended the luncheon!
APRA Live! Virtual Seminar: "Approaches for Estimating Gift Capacity and Developing Rating Systems"
Friday, October 5, 2007
11:00 am (CST)
Hosted at Vanderbilt University ("Dutch" lunch afterwards)
Thank you to our 19 members who attended and made our first official APRA MidSouth event a success!
APRA MidSouth Launch Event July 25, 2007 4:45 - 5:45 pm (CST)
20th Annual APRA International Conference
Michigan A Meeting Room Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers