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Apra-MN Conference

Thanks for another great conference!

This year's annual conference was held on Tuesday, October 8th at the Plymouth Community Center! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of learning, networking, and community-building--our engaged members are what makes these events so wonderful! Thank you also to our presenters, sponsors, and volunteers for their important contributions to making this year's conference such a success.

Save the date for next year's conference: Wednesday, October 8th 2025 at the Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park!




In the midst of some uncertainty - both economic and political - I find value in mindfulness and gratitude. As my five-year-old reminds me almost daily, it is important to try to remain present in the moment, instead of succumbing to anxiety about what the future may or may not hold. I often slip into the daily grind of work and parenting and sometimes forget to reach out in times of need, even if the need is minor. Indeed, I hope our Apra-MN community can be a resource for you. 

As our season threatens to finally fully change over, don't hesitate to reach out. Continuing to invest in and rely on our networks and relationships is always a healthy thing to do. 

Take care,


-Grace De Jong, Communications Co-Chair


Announcements

Apra-MN Conference Scholarships

We're excited that we were able to award 4 conference scholarships in 2024 - 2 for virtual attendance at the Apra PD conference in August, and 2 for attendance at the Apra-MN conference in October. Congratulations to our scholarship winners!

Apra International PD Conference Scholarship recipients:

Michaela Reinardy, Allina Health

Christopher Backes, Centracare Foundation

Apra-MN Conference Scholarship recipients:

Christen Tarantino, St. Paul Academy

Elizabeth Jaffee, Allina Health


Welcome to Apra-MN

Apra-MN is the Minnesota chapter of Apra International, an international organization for professionals interested in prospect development. Apra-MN is a non-profit membership organization that promotes and supports professionals in the field of prospect development. 

Our Mission

Building on our Minnesota Legacy, Apra-MN's mission is to serve and educate fundraising professionals interested in the field of philanthropic research by: 

  • promoting and advocating on behalf of the field of prospect and advancement research with Minnesota non-profit organizations;
  • providing superior educational resources and networking opportunities for members;
  • increasing the philanthropic resources, knowledge and professional development of members to provide increased value to the institutions they serve;
  • strengthening relationships with other development professionals; and
  • acting as a central source of professional research information and expertise for Minnesota non-profits.

Our vision

To be the leading education resource and advocate for development researchers and fundraising professionals that inspire philanthropy.


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