Apra-MN Gathering at Prospect Development Conference in Chicago (13 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Join other Minnesota friends attending Apra PD for dinner on Thursday, August 13th at 7 p.m. (meet up at 6:30 in the hotel lobby to walk or Lyft/Uber to the restaurant).

This is a chance to catch up with other Minnesota attendees after a long conference day and eat some delicious Italian food before the final day of the conference. This will be a pay-on-your own meal at Sofi Restaurant, located a short distance from the conference location: https://www.sofichicago.com/

After the meal, if anyone should like to take a stroll through the neighborhood with the group, an Apra-MN member will be mapping out a route to take in the Chicago River, the Willis Tower, and the Bean at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Please sign up by July 31st so that the reservation can be made with the restaurant.

When: 7:00 pm Thursday, August 13

Where: Sofi Italian Restaurant
616 Dearborn St
Chicago IL 60605

Apra-MN Lunch and Learn: 5 Ways to use RFM Scores in Fundraising (19 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Hear from Marianne — a globally recognized leader in donor modeling and data mining — as she breaks down how RFM scoring can illuminate your most promising prospects across Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Engagement, and Membership.

Marianne is the recent author of "5 Ways to use RFM Scores in Fundraising." This book is a must‑read for anyone working in fundraising strategy or operations!

With 35+ years of experience at Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell, and more, Marianne has shaped the field of prospect research and continues to push it forward.

About the speaker:

Marianne Pelletier has over 35 years of experience in fundraising, with deep expertise in prospect research, donor modeling, and data mining. She is Managing Director of Staupell Analytics Group and one of the early adopters of data-driven techniques in the advancement profession.

Her prospect research and analytics career includes analyst and department head roles at Harvard University, Lesley University, Carnegie Mellon University, and Cornell University. She has also led annual giving programs and provided software consulting to development offices across the country.

A recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the New England Development Research Association and a Woman of the Year designation from the National Association of Professional Women, Marianne teaches and coaches development professionals through Staupell’s courses, Water Cooler Chats, and the annual FIT Conference.

Apra Minnesota upcoming events

Apra-MN Gathering at Prospect Development Conference in Chicago (13 Aug 2026)

Apra-MN Lunch and Learn: 5 Ways to use RFM Scores in Fundraising (19 Aug 2026)