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20 Questions Series

Ever wondered what drives the leaders behind Apra Indiana? Our new series, 20 Questions, offers a fresh and engaging way to connect with the board members who help shape our chapter’s vision and impact.

Through a mix of professional insight and personal quirks, each installment will spotlight a different board member—what brought them to prospect development, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, and the things that make them who they are outside the office.

From favorite productivity hacks to guilty-pleasure TV shows, 20 Questions aims to foster connection, inspiration, and a bit of fun.

Stay tuned—you might just discover a shared hobby, a new idea, or your next networking conversation starter.

  • 20 Questions with Andrea Freund, APRA IN's Vice President

    08/07/2025 3:01 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Continuing in our "20 Questions" series, our next feature is of Apra Indiana's Vice President, Andrea Freund, Advancement Researcher at Butler University!

    Q: What is the superpower that you often use at work? 

    A: Tenacity - I keep at it and dig deep whenever possible.

    Q: What is one thing Apra Indiana has done for you? 

    A: Apra Indiana has given me a sense of professional kinship and has been a wonderful resource helping me grow in the profession.

    Q: If the annual Apra International conference could be anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be? 

    A: London. I haven't been in 25 years and I miss it.

    Q: How do you explain your role to people outside of Development? 

    A: "I'm just a lil' internet sleuth." I'm kidding. I explain that I help our fundraisers with their portfolios, work on our donor pipeline, and ensure leadership has pertinent information for meetings with donors and stakeholders.

    Q: If you were not in Prospect Research, what career would you have? 

    A: I think I might have ended up a therapist or mediator.

    Q: If you could tell your 15-year-old self about your job, what would you say? 

    A: You'd love this! You get to solve puzzles, work independently, and help make the world a better place.

    Q: Why did you join the Apra-Indiana board? 

    A: I strongly believe in the power of a professional community that advocates for recognition and is a vibrant exchange for knowledge. I am hoping that my service on the board is contributing to this.

    Q: Why do you think Apra-Indiana and the local Apra chapters matter? 

    A: The local chapters are closely in touch with the members. When I first ventured into prospect research, Apra-Indiana was a great resource to learn and grow. 

    Q: What is your #1 productivity tip? 

    A: Headphones in and go!

    Q: Best advice ever received? 

    A: Pick your battles.

    Q: If you wrote a book about prospect development, what would it be called? 

    A: Dig deep. Know when to stop.

    Q: If you wrote a memoir on your life, what would it be called? 

    A: "Can you believe it?"

    Q: What book are you reading right now? 

    A: The Testaments and Middle School Superpowers

    Q: Currently, what is your favorite restaurant? 

    A: Delicia in Broad Ripple

    Q: What is your favorite social platform to connect with people? 

    A: My unhealthy favorite is Twitter/X.

    Q: What is the last movie or TV show series you watched? 

    A: The Residence. Delightful.

    Q: If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be and why? 

    A: My mom. She passed away in March and I miss her.

    Q: What is your hobby? 

    A: Baking, houseplants, board games. (It's GenCon week!)

    Q: Are you a texter or a caller? A: Caller. I text, but I prefer to talk.

    Q: Who or what inspires you? 

    A: My daughter and my mother. Their kindness and belief in the good in people fill my heart.


  • 20 Questions with APRA IN President Tania Osborn

    05/22/2025 12:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We're kicking off Apra Indiana’s new 20 Questions series with none other than Tania Osborn, President of Apra Indiana! From her path into prospect development to what she can't live without on her desk, get to know Tania both professionally and personally in this fun and insightful Q&A.

    1. What is the superpower that you often use at work?

    I enjoy problem-solving and finding new and more efficient ways to complete a task.


    2. What is one thing Apra Indiana has done for you?

    Apra has allowed me to meet so many new, amazing people. I now have a large network of individuals with whom I can discuss prospect management and research topics.


    3. If the annual Apra International conference could be anywhere in the world, where would you want it to be?

    I vote for Ireland!


    4. How do you explain your role to people outside of Development?

    Identifying and analyzing potential prospects who may have an interest in supporting a specific cause. 


    5. If you were not in Prospect Research, what career would you have?

    I would have been a meteorologist or a geologist.


    6. If you could tell your 15-year-old self about your job, what would you say?

    Working in philanthropy is very rewarding. I feel good about what I am doing every single day.


    7. Why did you join the Apra-Indiana board?

    My co-worker encouraged me to join.


    8. Why do you think Apra-Indiana and the local Apra chapters matter?

    It is a fantastic place to meet other people with the same passions. Apra Indiana and the local chapters try to create opportunities for smaller groups to gather and share information. 


    9. What is your #1 productivity tip?

    I use Teams to stay organized. When I feel overwhelmed, I block time on my calendar for focused work.


    10. Best advice ever received?

    Choose your battles wisely. 


    11. If you wrote a book about prospect development, what would it be called?

    “How many prospects do you really need?”


    12. If you wrote a memoir on your life, what would it be called?

    “How many pairs of shoes do you really need?”


    13. What book are you reading right now?

    The Coast-to-Coast Murders by J. D. Barker and James Patterson


    14. Currently, what is your favorite restaurant?

    Any restaurant with a lobster roll.


    15. What is your favorite social platform to connect with people?

    LinkedIn


    16. What is the last movie or TV show series you watched?

    The Movie, Drop


    17. If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?

    My dad.


    18. What is your hobby?

    Hiking


    19. Are you a texter or a caller?

    Texter


    20. Who or what inspires you?

    My amazing network of family, friends, and co-workers inspires me to continue to learn and contribute to something good.


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