The Birthplace of Apra

Upcoming events

    • 13 Mar 2025
    • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
    • Dogwood Coffee Co. (E Lake St, Minneapolis location)
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    Start your day with Apra-MN! We will be gathering at Dogwood Coffee Co. in Minneapolis (E Lake St location) bright and early for a little caffeine and a lot of great conversation with your fellow Apra-MN peers.

    This event is free and open to all. Please register so we know how many to expect.

    Location:

    Dogwood Coffee Co. 

    4021 E Lake St.

    Minneapolis, MN 55406

    • 18 Mar 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Google Meet link will be sent in confirmation email
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    AI tools are shaking up the world of fundraising—offering exciting possibilities and serious risks. How can we take advantage of these tools while keeping donor data safe and staying compliant with our policies?

    In this interactive, hands-on session, we’ll break it all down:
    ✅ How to develop an AI usage policy that works for your organization
    ✅ Practical ways to anonymize data so you can safely use AI-powered tools
    ✅ Real-world experiences from you—we want to hear what’s working (or not) in your shop!

    Whether you’re an AI beginner or already experimenting, this is a conversation, not a lecture. So bring your ideas, questions, and lunch—and let’s learn from each other in a fun, engaging setting!

    When: 

    Thursday, March 18th, 2025

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central


    Where:

    This session will be a virtual webinar. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link.


    Meet the Speaker:



    Eric Molho is a distinguished speaker and consultant, renowned for his dynamic presentations and exceptional ability to engage diverse audiences. With over two decades of experience in strategic planning, marketing, and organizational development, Eric has honed his skills in delivering impactful messages that nonprofit leaders can immediately leverage in their work.

    Eric is Principal & Consultant at Bon Partners, a Minneapolis based consulting firm, where he helps create strategic solutions for lasting impact. His expertise in strategic planning and marketing has empowered clients to achieve their goals. Eric's ability to synthesize market research and stakeholder insights into usable strategies has made him a trusted advisor in various sectors, including education, human services and technology.


    • 23 Apr 2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Google Meet link will be sent in confirmation email
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    Join us for a Lunch & Learn with Bethany Andorfer Morely about using generative AI in prospect development!

    When: 

    Wednesday April 23rd

    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central


    Where:

    This session will be a virtual webinar. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link.


    Meet the Speaker:



    Bethany Andorfer Morley
    Director of Prospect Strategy and Research,
    West Chester University Foundation

    Bethany Andorfer Morley works at the West Chester University Foundation as the Director of Prospect Strategy and Research. Driven by a passion for learning new tools and creating innovative systems and strategies, she enjoys collaborating with fundraisers and prospect development professionals. With nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, including a decade as a frontline fundraiser, she has worked in higher education, health and human services and arts and culture.

    • 26 Jun 2025
    • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
    • Insight Brewery and Taproom
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    [  A social and networking event for fundraisers  ]


    Are you....

    • a mentor or mentee with Apra-MN?
    • curious about the mentorship program?
    • looking for an excuse to get out and enjoy a beautiful summer evening with fellow Apra-MN members?

    If you answered “Yes” to any of those questions, we’d love for you to join us!

    When: Thursday, June 26 from 4.30pm - 6pm

    Where: Insight Brewery and Taproom
                 2821 East Hennepin Avenue
                 Minneapolis MN 55413

    What: An opportunity to connect with your mentor/mentee and other Apra-MN colleagues. The evening will consist of networking, conversation, and a cold drink (the venue has a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages).

    • 08 Oct 2025
    • 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Westwood Hills Nature Center
    • 120

    Save the date for the 2025 Apra Minnesota Annual Conference on Wednesday, October 8th at the Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park!


Past events

27 Feb 2025 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn - The Invisible Funders: Navigating Intermediaries and PSOs in Prospect Research
16 Jan 2025 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn - Crossing the Line: Ethical Dilemmas in Fundraising
05 Dec 2024 Apra-MN Coffee Break - Dogwood Coffee Co.
07 Nov 2024 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn: Unlock the Full Spectrum of Donor Engagement
15 Oct 2024 How to Build and Prioritize Your Prospect List in Under 60 Minutes
08 Oct 2024 2024 Apra-MN Conference
11 Sep 2024 Apra-MN BUZZ Session: Prospect Development Conference Edition
21 Aug 2024 Apra Midwest Gathering at PD24 in Seattle
26 Jul 2024 Apra-MN Coffee Break - West Metro
15 Jul 2024 Apra-MN BUZZ Session: Partnership Between Gift Officers and Prospect Development
27 Jun 2024 Apra-MN Mentor Program Social
12 Jun 2024 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn: Farmland “Flax” for the Prospect Development Professional
15 May 2024 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn: We're Not in Kansas Anymore! Research for Corporate & Foundation Engagement
01 May 2024 Apra-MN Coffee Break
16 Apr 2024 Apra-MN BUZZ Session: Portfolio Management
20 Mar 2024 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn: Portfolio Management - Balancing, Tracking, and Organizing
07 Mar 2024 Apra-MN Coffee Break - North Metro
21 Feb 2024 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn: Earning a Seat at the Table
07 Dec 2023 Apra-MN December Happy Hour & Networking
16 Nov 2023 CANCELLED: BUZZ Session - Partnership Between Gift Officers and Prospect Development
02 Oct 2023 Apra-MN 2023 Conference
14 Sep 2023 PD Conference Coffee Break (open to all!)
19 Jul 2023 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn: Data! Prospects! Action!
15 Jun 2023 Mentoring Happy Hour
01 Jun 2023 Virtual Q&A: Apra-MN Mentoring Program
22 May 2023 BUZZ Session - Researching Individual Prospects
06 Apr 2023 Virtual Happy Hour: What challenge are you currently tackling?
21 Mar 2023 Coffee and Conversation
22 Feb 2023 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn: Utilizing Power BI for Prospect Management
26 Jan 2023 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn: Realigning RPM Teams for Mid- to Large- Size Organizations
12 Jan 2023 Apra-MN January Happy Hour & Networking
14 Dec 2022 Apra-MN Virtual Winter Happy Hour & Networking
18 Nov 2022 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn: How to Use News to Deepen Donor Relationships
03 Nov 2022 Apra Great Lakes: Prospect Development Career Panel
13 Oct 2022 Apra-MN Networking & Happy Hour
13 Oct 2022 Apra-MN 2022 Conference
23 Sep 2022 Apra-MN Lunch & Learn: Parent & Family Prospect Development
03 Aug 2022 Apra-MN International Conference Debrief & Networking
28 Jul 2022 Apra-MN/Midwest Meet & Greet at Apra-PD 2022
21 Jul 2022 Apra-MN July Networking Happy Hour
22 Jun 2022 BUZZ Session - Adventures in Prospect Research
13 May 2022 APRA-MN Lunch & Learn: Prospect Strategy Best Practices
27 Apr 2022 Apra Midwest Post-Conference Coffee Chat
21 Apr 2022 Apra Midwest Spring Conference
24 Mar 2022 Apra-MN Networking Happy Hour
24 Feb 2022 BUZZ Session – Partnering Effectively With Gift Officers
14 Jan 2022 Lunch & Learn: Digital Development Officers
22 Dec 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
17 Dec 2021 Lunch & Learn: Interns & Student Workers
15 Dec 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
08 Dec 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
01 Dec 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
24 Nov 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
19 Nov 2021 Lunch & Learn: Data Security & Prospect Research
17 Nov 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
04 Nov 2021 Apra Midwest Happy Hour
03 Nov 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
27 Oct 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
20 Oct 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
15 Oct 2021 Lunch & Learn: Community Foundations
13 Oct 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
06 Oct 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
30 Sep 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Regina Alhassan
29 Sep 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
22 Sep 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
15 Sep 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
13 Sep 2021 Apra Midwest Fall Conference 2021
08 Sep 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
01 Sep 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
25 Aug 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
18 Aug 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
05 Aug 2021 Apra Midwest Happy Hour
03 Aug 2021 Post-Apra PD Conference Gathering and Networking Event
28 Jul 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
21 Jul 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
16 Jul 2021 Lunch & Learn: Cryptocurrency
14 Jul 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
07 Jul 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
30 Jun 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
28 Jun 2021 5 Senses for Success with Colleagues & Clients
23 Jun 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
18 Jun 2021 Lunch & Learn: Returning to the Office
16 Jun 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
09 Jun 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
02 Jun 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
26 May 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
21 May 2021 Lunch & Learn: Networking & Job Hunting
19 May 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
18 May 2021 A Career Path isn't Always Straight: Develop a Dynamic Career
12 May 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
06 May 2021 Apra Midwest Happy Hour
05 May 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
28 Apr 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
21 Apr 2021 Spring Virtual Day of Learning
16 Apr 2021 Lunch & Learn: Flummoxed by Farmland?
14 Apr 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
07 Apr 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
31 Mar 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
24 Mar 2021 Finding Your Ancestors at the Library & Research Center
24 Mar 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
19 Mar 2021 Lunch & Learn: Personal Development IS Professional Development
17 Mar 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
11 Mar 2021 Apra-MN Happy Hour
10 Mar 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
03 Mar 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
24 Feb 2021 Prospect Development in 2021
24 Feb 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
19 Feb 2021 Lunch & Learn: Excel-ling at Excel!
17 Feb 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
10 Feb 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
04 Feb 2021 Apra Midwest Happy Hour
03 Feb 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
28 Jan 2021 Book Club - Ask More by Frank Sesno
27 Jan 2021 Apra-MN Happy Hour
27 Jan 2021 Apra Midwest Weekly Coffee Chat
13 Jan 2021 LEAN IN: How the Last Worldwide Crisis Prepared Me for 2020
07 Jan 2021 Apra-MN Happy Hour
09 Dec 2020 FREE Apra-MN Webinar: From the Mouths of Gift Officers
07 Dec 2020 Apra-MN Happy Hour
01 Dec 2020 Precise Net Worth vs. Gift Capacity
19 Nov 2020 FREE Buzz Session – Prospect Research and Gift Officers: Improving The Partnership for Major Gift Success
10 Nov 2020 Apra-MN Happy Hour
22 Oct 2020 Apra-MN Happy Hour
20 Oct 2020 Apra-MN 2020 Conference with Helen Brown
23 Sep 2020 FREE Buzz Session – What, not How: Prioritizing Research in a Small Shop
18 Sep 2020 Free Webinar from Apra Great Plains - 2020 Vision: Prospecting Research in Light of Current Events
03 Sep 2020 Apra International Follow-Up
31 Aug 2020 Monthly Video Call - New York Real Estate
26 Aug 2020 Partner Webinar: "Are You Prospecting With Blinders?"
19 Aug 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
13 Aug 2020 New! BUZZ Session: Tough Nuts to Crack: Building Relationships with Gift Officers
05 Aug 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
05 Aug 2020 APRA-MN Mentoring - Virtual Summer Gathering
27 Jul 2020 Monthly Video Call - FEC Data
22 Jul 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
16 Jul 2020 New! BUZZ Session
08 Jul 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
29 Jun 2020 Monthly Video Call - Gender Inclusivity
24 Jun 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
23 Jun 2020 FREE Webinar: Reputational Risk Resources: A Guide to Online Civil and Criminal Court Resources and How to Use Them with Mary Kiolbasa
17 Jun 2020 New! BUZZ Session
08 Jun 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
27 May 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
18 May 2020 Monthly Video Call - Donor Advised Funds
13 May 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
07 May 2020 Apra Midwest Conference
29 Apr 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
27 Apr 2020 Monthly Video Call - Corporations & Foundations
17 Apr 2020 POSTPONED Workshop: Resumes & Interview Skills
13 Apr 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
07 Apr 2020 To Affinity & Beyond (hosted by iWave)
01 Apr 2020 Socially Distant, Virtually Close
30 Mar 2020 Monthly Video Call - Annual & Mid-Level Giving
26 Mar 2020 POSTPONED: Raising Our Spirits: Practicing Gratitude
05 Mar 2020 Apra-MN Mentoring Gathering
24 Feb 2020 Monthly Video Call - Planned Giving
05 Feb 2020 Free Webinar from Apra-Illinois - Philanthropic Trends in the Arts & Humanities
04 Feb 2020 2020 Apra-MN BUZZ Session
18 Dec 2019 Free Webinar from Apra-Great Plains - Data Analytics: Rating Systems
06 Dec 2019 Talking Shop: Healthcare
05 Dec 2019 Talking Shop: Cause-Based
04 Dec 2019 Talking Shop: Education
21 Nov 2019 Raising Our Spirits: Maintaining Sanity through Calendar Year-End
28 Oct 2019 Apra-MN Fall Workshop
08 Oct 2019 Free Webinar! Paint Me a Picture: Translating Analytics into the Language of Possibility
13 Sep 2019 Volunteering with Apra-MN
09 Aug 2019 Post Conference Coffee & Conversation
01 Aug 2019 Apra-MN Meetup at PD
27 Jun 2019 Apra-MN BUZZ Session
22 May 2019 Apra-MN 2019 Conference with Michael Quevli
20 May 2019 APRA International Webinar--Best Practices Webinar: The Role of Psychology in Prospect Research and Strategy - LIVE Event Only
30 Apr 2019 Workshop at the James J. Hill Center
12 Apr 2019 COURTESY POST Apra-Great Plains Spring Conference
20 Mar 2019 Apra-MN BUZZ Session
05 Mar 2019 Free Webinar from Apra-IL - A Look at Data Analysis Tools, or Why You Should Learn R
29 Jan 2019 CANCELLED! Apra-MN BUZZ Session
10 Dec 2018 FREE Webinar -- Finding Prospects for Planned Giving Officers
07 Nov 2018 [UPDATED LINK] FREE Webinar -- Two Challenges, One Spreadsheet to Address Them
01 Nov 2018 [Courtesy Post] Plug In to Relationship Management!
26 Oct 2018 [Courtesy Post] Apra-Great Plains 2018 Fall Conference
24 Oct 2018 FREE iWavePro Webinar -- To Affinity and Beyond
21 Aug 2018 Post Conference Coffee and Conversation Meetup
17 Jul 2018 FREE July Small Shop Skill Swap
24 May 2018 Registration now open! 2018 Apra-MN Annual Conference
11 May 2018 FREE Apra-Midsouth Webinar - Crypto-philanthropy: Digital Currency in the Social Sector
19 Apr 2018 Networking Event with SLA
28 Mar 2018 March Small Shop Skill Swap
23 Mar 2018 FREE Apra-IL Webinar -- Show Me the Monet
04 Dec 2017 FREE Apra MidSouth Webinar - New Masters of Wealth: Engaging Wealth Managers in Your Fundraising Efforts
09 Nov 2017 Free! Small Shop Skill Swap
23 Oct 2017 FREE: Apra-Great Plains Webinar Fest!
26 Sep 2017 Apra Webinar: Putting Mid-Level Prospects on Your Radar
25 Sep 2017 Free webinar hosted by iWave
19 Sep 2017 Recorded Webinar: Philanthropic Game Changer: Strategies for Donor Advised Funds
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