External Relations/Conference Report
It’s a Canadian invasion at the APRA International conference!
Each year, APRA International hosts a multi-day conference packed with informative sessions on key topics, such as data analytics, prospect management, and the latest prospect research techniques. The Conference is a great learning opportunity for researchers and a wonderful occasion to network with colleagues from around the world.
This year’s APRA International Conference is entitled “Prospect Development: Inspiring, Educating and Connecting,” and will have a strong Canadian presence. There will be five Canadians presenting at this Conference, sharing their knowledge and expertise: Tracey Church, Janice Cunning, Izabela Piasecka-Latour, Melody Song and Liz Rejman.
Here is overview of their presentations:
Tracey will present on the hot topic of Developing a Prospect Research Strategic Plan for a Cause-Related Organization.
Izabela and Liz will share their knowledge on how to Burst the Google Search Engine Filter Bubble.
Janice will conduct a pre-conference workshop entitled Creating Success with your Values, as part of the Management and Professional Development Track.
Melody will also conduct a pre-conference workshop and it is entitled Discover Hidden Linkage with Data Visualization.
My congratulations to the presenters! This is another great example of the incredible talent that exists amongst Canadian researchers.
The Conference will be held from August 7 to 10 in Baltimore, Maryland. If you are interested in attending the conference, simply visit: www.aprahome.org/2013conference for all the details.
2014 APRA Canada Conference: We want you!
While it seems like APRA Canada just wrapped up its bi-annual conference, plans are already underway for the 2014 conference - three information filled days on all things related to our industry.
But, for the conference to be successful, it must meet the needs of the membership. So, APRA Canada is requesting your help.
We are looking for innovative, action-oriented people who are interested in organizing the 2014 APRA Canada conference. All talents welcome: whether you work in a small shop or a large organization, are experienced or new to the industry - we want you! Your reward is that you get to showcase your talent, add expertise to your resume, and build creative alliances with fun and friendly professionals. It’s guaranteed to be a great experience with lots of laughter. For more information, please contact Liz Rejman, 2014 Conference Co-Chair at elizabeth.rejman@lhsc.on.ca
Liz Rejman, CFRE
Director, External Relations / Conference