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Welcome and thank you for your interest in fundraising, non-profit management and development research!

Apra Rocky Mountains is a local chapter of Apra, an international organization for people interested in the field of prospect development. The goals of Apra Rocky Mountains are to facilitate education about prospect development, to act as a central source of information about prospect development, and to advance cooperative relationships among the professional individuals in the field.

About Us

Apra Rocky Mountains (formerly Colorado Professional Researchers for Advancement, or CPRA) was founded in 1995 by a group of professional development researchers to provide support for professionals involved in the role of research in institutional advancement. Apra Rocky Mountains members are drawn from a diverse group of organizations including: higher education, private secondary and elementary schools, hospitals, health, religious and social services organizations, arts and cultural institutions, and regional offices of national not-for-profits.

Prospect research is a critical component in the development process and Apra Rocky Mountains is dedicated to providing cutting edge educational opportunities for all our members. Whether you are brand new to the field of prospect research or an experienced veteran researcher, Apra Rocky Mountains is here to help you as you progress in your career.

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

    • 27 Aug 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/4604085752?omn=92018240011
    Register

    Event Description: 
    Join other Apra-RM members for an Apra-PD Conference Debrief and Discussion. Whether you attended this year's conference or were unable to make it, this session is for you!

    All attendees will be split into breakout rooms, with an opportunity for all conference-goers to share takeaways, stories, and reflections on this year's conference. 

    Please come prepared to participate in discussion with AV capabilities. 

    Registration is free for all Apra-RM Members! Come drop in! 

    When: Thursday, August 27th, from 11am-12pm MT

    Where: Zoom Meeting Room

    https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/91885895419


    • 10 Sep 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/93433564493
    Register

    Event Description:
    Apra-RM is proud to host a Panel of Experts in a webinar on the subject of Planned Giving.  In this webinar, we'll hear from four different Planned Gift experts on a variety of topics in both the Planned Giving and Prospect Development space. They will answer pre-set questions as well as questions from the audience. 

    Join us for an interactive and informative session with our panelists and other Apra-RM members. 

    Event Details:

     Thursday, September 10th. 10:00 am-11:00 am MT

    Zoom Meeting: https://uwyo.zoom.us/j/93433564493 

    Meeting ID: 929 2488 7764

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    Meet Our Panelists: 

    Drew Hudson 

    Drew is the Director of Donor Impact and the Chief Liaison Officer to the Foundation Board at Longwood University. 

    Angie Anderson 

    Angie is the Development Coordinator for Weber State University, working in both Planned Giving and Prospect Management and Research. 

    Justin Howe

    Justin serves as the Director of Gift Planning and as the Gift Planning expert at the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. 

    Erica Connolly 

    Erica serves as the Gift Planning Coordinator and resident expert for everything Planned Giving at the University of Wyoming Foundation. 

    • 16 Oct 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • CSU- Spur: 4777 National Western Dr. Denver, CO 80216
    • 44
    Register

    When: Friday, October 16th, 2026  
    Educational Sessions: 9:30am - 4:00pm 

    Networking Happy Hour: 4:00pm - Onward 


    Where: CSU Spur - 4777 National Western Dr., Denver, CO 80216

    We have a fantastic full-day event planned with a keynote presentation from Jennifer Filla, share-the-knowledge sessions on archival research and due diligence, and many other networking opportunities and offerings.
    Stay tuned - 
    more information to follow! 

    Event Details and Accommodations: 

    More travel details, a complete itinerary, directions to the event, and parking information will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

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