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About Us
APRA-IL (APRA-Illinois) is a regional organization whose mission is to advance the goals and interests of persons working, or interested, in prospect research. These goals include professional development, continuing education, information sharing, and the advocacy of the prospect research profession. These goals are carried out through regular programs & business meetings, as well as by facilitating information networking among chapter members and others in the area.
APRA-IL MISSION - To serve and educate fundraising professionals interested in advancement research and to promote the profession of advancement research.
APRA-IL MEMBERSHIP & GOVERNANCE - APRA-IL has about 100 members throughout Illinois and is one of 29 chapters in the United States and Canada governed by APRA International, the premier international organization for fund raisers who specialize in research and information management. APRA International presents an annual conference that provides educational and networking opportunities for prospect researchers worldwide. APRA members adhere to a statement of ethics that guides how they gather and handle information. APRA has also established skill sets that inform members about skills expected of basic and advanced researchers. For membership information contact Sonja Daniels: Prospect Research Manager, Feeding America National Office, 35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60601. Phone: (312) 641-5596. sdaniels@feedingamerica.org
APRA-IL HISTORY - Soon after APRA International was established in 1988, the Prospect Research Discussion Group began meeting in Chicago. Later this group evolved into the Chicago Area chapter in 1991, and APRA-MIC, which was known as Mid-State Illinois Chapter, began meeting in 1989. The APRA-IL chapter in its current form was established in 1996.
APRA-IL PROGRAMS - Topics from recent chapter programs include: understanding corporate financial statements, electronic screening, knowledge management, predictive modeling, researching with limited resources and prospect management and tracking. APRA-IL programs are supported mainly through member dues and event fees. If you have any ideas for programs you'd like to see, please contact Jie Pan, Associate Director of Prospect Research, Illinois Institute of Technology, 10 W. 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616. Phone: (312) 567-5012. jpan2@iit.edu
APRA-IL CONTACT INFORMATION - APRA-IL President: Melissa Lee, Director of Prospect Research, Illinois Institute of Technology, 10 W. 35th St, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60616, Phone: 312-567-7145. leem@iit.edu Website: www.apra-il.org
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