APRA-NW Workshops

APRA-NW is pleased to present

Fundamentals in Prospect Research Workshop Series

Research 101: Search Techniques and Resources

Seattle February 22 9:00 AM-10:30 AM

Portland February 23 9:00 AM-10:30 AM

APRA-NW will begin offering workshops focused on fundamentals of prospect research and relationship management. These 90-minute workshops are designed to provide you with an understanding of current practices and resources in various areas of research that serve as a great primer for those new to the field as well as a refresher for those of us who have been around a while. These workshops are intended to be highly interactive and will provide attendees with a solid foundation in the field of prospect research and relationship management.

The first workshop in this series, Research 101: Search Techniques and Resources, will cover best practices in conducting prospect identification and research that will help you build your organization’s prospect pool and provide strategic information to your fundraisers that will support their efforts in raising private gifts. Topics covered in this workshop will include ways to organize your searches, key factors in identifying the right prospect for your organization, key biographical information that your fundraisers will need, and the array of resources, free and subscription, that will help you! Kelly Riutta will lead the workshop in Seattle at the University of Washington on February 22 and Amanda Jarman will lead the one in Portland at Portland State University on February 23. See below for venue details.

Cost:

Members: Free

Non-members: $20

If you haven't renewed your membership for 2010, now's the time! Renew online at www.apra-nw.org/join or contact membership director Jessica Balsam for more information.

Registration:

Go here for online registration form.

Seattle – University of Washington

Portland - Portland State University

Monday, February 22, 9:00-10:30 AM

UW Tower, 22 Floor Boardroom

For directions, please visit http://www.washington.edu/facilities/uwtower/getting-here

Kelly Riutta has been a Research Strategist at the University of Washington since 2006, a librarian and freelance researcher since 2003 and held positions in various non-profit organizations for over 15 years. She holds a BFA from Northern Michigan University and MLIS from Wayne State University and is serving her second term as Director at Large/Webmaster for APRA-NW.

Tuesday, February 23, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM

Smith Memorial Student Union, room 296.
For directions, please visit http://www.pdx.edu/campus

Amanda Jarman is the Development Research & Prospect Manager at Portland State University. has worked in the non-profit sector for over a decade, most recently putting her analytical skills and natural curiosity to work as a development researcher. As the Development Research & Prospect Manager at Portland State University, Amanda oversees all aspects of prospect research, analysis and management. Amanda also previously worked as the Associate Director of Advancement Services at Lewis & Clark College. Amanda is a frequent speaker on prospect research topics, including basic research skills, prospect management, and data analysis. She writes Fundraising Nerd (www.amandajarman.net), a blog on fundraising, research and technology. Amanda is the recipient of the Willamette Valley Development Officers (WVDO) 2007 Starbright Award, which recognizes a rising star in the field of development. She serves on the boards of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement – Northwest Chapter (APRA-NW) and WVDO.