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• Apra-MN Lunch & Learn - Major Gifts, Smarter Research: The AI Advantage Explained

  • When
    19 Nov 2025
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Google Meet link will be sent in confirmation email

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  Major Gifts, Smarter Research: The AI Advantage Explained

  Please join us for this engaging session with one of Apra Minnesota's 2025 partners, DonorSearch!

  Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how development professionals approach major gift fundraising. This session unpacks the fundamentals of predictive and generative AI—what they are, how they work, and why they matter for prospect research today.

  Led by Cathy Allwine, this session explores how AI enhances accuracy, efficiency, and personalization in identifying and engaging major donors. Through real-world examples, participants will learn how AI can streamline research, uncover hidden prospects, and strengthen donor relationships.

  
  Attendees will leave with a grounded understanding of AI’s practical applications in advancement and a clearer vision for how to integrate these tools responsibly and effectively within their own fundraising strategies.

  Details:
  Wednesday November 19th
  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central

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• Apra-MN Coffee Break @ Dogwood Coffee Co.

  • When
    04 Dec 2025
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    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    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

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• Apra-MN Lunch & Learn - Flying High: Piloting an Effective Prospecting & Qualification System

  • When
    21 Jan 2026
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Google Meet link will be sent in confirmation email

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  Flying High: Piloting an Effective Prospecting & Qualification System

  Successful discovery doesn’t take off by accident—it requires a well-orchestrated flight path. In this session, we’ll explore how prospect development professionals can build a system that surfaces the right leads at the right time, verifies their potential, and equips gift officers to qualify with confidence. Whether you're starting from scratch or fine-tuning existing processes, you'll leave with actionable strategies to strengthen each leg of the discovery journey.

  Details:
  Wednesday January 21st 
  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Central

  Catherine Flaatten, MPH, CFRE, is the associate vice president of prospect development at BWF, where she advises nonprofit clients on building and strengthening programs in prospect research, management, and analytics. Her consulting is grounded in past practitioner experience at The George Washington University, Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry, the National Psoriasis Foundation, and the BrightFocus Foundation.

  Catherine serves on Apra International’s Board of Directors,Education and Professional Development Committee, and Fundamentals Committee and has held numerous volunteer leadership roles with Apra International, Apra Metro DC, and aasp. She is a frequent presenter and author in the field, and her expertise has been featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Her contributions aim to position prospect development as a strategic driver of fundraising success and strengthen the profession through knowledge-sharing and leadership.

  She earned both her BA in International Affairs and her MPH in Maternal and Child Health from The George Washington University.

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