Join us on Tuesday, December 4 from 10am to 3:30pm for the Apra Indiana Annual Meeting at the Indiana University Foundation Showalter House! We have an exciting agenda that includes a session on women in philanthropy, live demonstrations of various research resources and products, roundtable discussions with development officers from various shops and industries, and a peer to peer forum. Registration is open until Wednesday, November 28, with early bird specials available through October 31! Check out our bundle offers to renew your 2019 Apra Indiana Annual membership! 

Apra members are full of interesting insights and industry knowledge - which is why we invite you to join us and share your expertise with the Apra community at Prospect Development or Data Analytics 2019. Please use the link provided below to submit a proposal to speak at either event. The deadline to submit your proposal is Tuesday, October 16th. Selected speakers will be notified in January, 2019.

http://www.aprahome.org/page/2019-pd-call-for-speakers

Our sister chapter, Apra Illinois, is hosting their third annual networking conference next Friday, October 12 from 1pm to 5pm at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. If you are interested in attending click here to view more information to or register!

Apra Indiana recently learned that Deena Keasey, former Director of Institutional Advancement at Marian University and past Apra Indiana board member, passed away on September 22, 2018. We appreciate all her contributions as an Apra Indiana member, her service on the board, and her great work in the industry. Click here to view Deena's obituary and please keep her family in your thoughts. 

Entrepreneurial Ventures in Education is looking for a Grants Associate who will be responsible for the writing and development of foundation and government grant proposals and reports. Entrepreneurial Ventures in Education is a non-profit organization working to improve the educational performance and life opportunities of children who live in underserved communities. Their flagship program, Phalen Leadership Academies, is a school turnaround operator that works to transform underperforming schools into high-quality schools that children need and deserve. To view more information visit our Jobs page!

Check out the three new job postings on our jobs page for great opportunities in Indianapolis, including positions at the International Center, Phoenix Theatre, and Newfields!

On November 1^st and 2^nd, Apra is proud to offer Plug In to Relationship Management, a series of virtual professional development webinar sessions focusing on relationship management in fundraising. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or if relationship management is new to you, Plug In is sure to offer something for everyone. 

Chair Janna Holm says it best: “Without leaving your desk, you can convene with 100-plus peers at Plug In to Relationship Management. From online discussions to a fantastic line-up of speakers and panelists, this is one of the best (and most affordable!) ways to build your skills, ask questions and grow your network. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran of the relationship management world, Plug In will deliver interesting and relevant content straight to your computer.” 

Over two half days, you’ll hear from industry leaders on topics ranging from drafting a relationship management policy to developing development performance metrics to using prospect management as donor engagement. Further, your understanding of fundraising will be challenged by keynote speaker Steve MacLaughlin, and learn why “Everything we know about fundraising is (mostly) wrong”. 

No matter what time zone you’re in, Apra’s Plug In to Relationship Management has you covered. Learn more and register at www.aprahome.org/plug-in-2018-home/

Check out our updated Jobs page for exciting opportunities at March of Dimes, Teach for America, the Travis Manion Foundation, the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Indiana, and Bosma!

Apra Indiana is now accepting proposals for presentations at our Annual Meeting, which will take place on Tuesday, December 4 from 10am to 3:30pm at the Indiana University Foundation. Don’t miss out on the wonderful opportunity to share your unique skills, expertise and best practices with the Apra Indiana community! Additionally, all speakers will receive complimentary registration!

Proposal Guidelines:

1) Proposed presentations can be on any prospect development topic that falls within one of these four categories: Prospect Research, Prospect Management, Fundraising Data Science, or Innovations & Trends.

2) Educational sessions will be 60 minutes in length.

3) Presentations from organizations of all sizes and types are welcome.

4) All presentations must be submitted by October 15, 2018 using the online submission form.

Please contact Stephanie Brouwer with any questions!

Check out our Jobs page for two new career opportunities! Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation is looking for a donor database administrator and the Purdue Research Foundation is search for a Research Analyst!