Next-Gen Philanthropists Are Coming Into Their Own. Here's How They Approach Giving - Inside Philanthropy

11 Trends in Philanthropy for 2022 - Johnson Center for Philanthropy

Bridging the Chasm: Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness, Resilience, and Infrastructure - Armando Zumaya

Will Inflation Hit the Brakes of Philanthropy? - Pursuant

How Financial Technology Is Making It Easier To Donate to Charities - Wall Street Journal

Meet OPRN’s newest board member!

Lauren Ellis, Manager of Prospect Research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

What was your first nonprofit job?

Children’s is my first and only nonprofit job so far.

What’s your favorite thing about what you do or where you work?

Serving the mission of the organization, and getting to do it in such an interesting way.  I hadn’t known Prospect Research existed as career until I was in it, and every day I get to play detective and learn about people’s lives.

When/where was your first Apra conference?

Mid-Atlantic Researchers Conference (MARC) in 2011 in New York City.  I learned so many important things at the New Researchers Symposium, and it really gave me confidence to grow in this profession.

Do you think iced coffee should only be consumed in the summer or all year round?

All year round!  Coffee tastes better cold in my opinion!

Who’s your go-to band or artist when you can’t decide on something to listen to?

Billy Joel!  He will always be my favorite.

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Four Ways To Build Career Advancing Connections In A Hybrid Era - Fast Company

Leveraging Open Data - The Helen Brown Group

Donor Advised Funds Are Essential to Democratizing Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Best of Connections 2021 - Apra

Why I'm A Mentor - Marcy Phelps

Five Reasons Why Mentoring Became My Favorite Form of Self-Care During the Pandemic - AFP Global

Third Quarter Fundraising: Dollars Increased From Fewer Gifts - The Nonprofit Times

As 2022 Dawns, Economy Bodes Well for Giving - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A Modest Proposal for the Future of Public Philanthropy - Malcolm Gladwell

Nonprofits Are at Risk of Cyberattacks. Here's What You Need to Know - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Decolonizing Philanthropy with Edgar Villanueva - Philanthropisms podcast

Robots Make Bad Fundraisers: Maintaining the Heart in the Digital Age - Steven Shattuck - We Are For Good podcast

Increase Impact: 6 Ways to Make Your Virtual Presentation Resonate - apra Connections

Are NFTs the next best fundraising opportunity? And what are they, anyway? - Aspire Research Group

In a turbulent time, baby boomers are set to pass unprecedented wealth to younger generations - Boston Globe

13 Books to Read for a Happier, More Productive, and Less Stressed 2022 - inc.com

A Bipartisan Opportunity to Help Those in Need: Charity Reform - Forbes

Top 21 Dataviz Resources of 2021 - depict data studio

Business Problem to Solve? Find Out the Why - sgENGAGE podcast

FEC Cracks Down on Use of Contributor Data - Venable LLP Political Law Briefing

Cryptocurrency and the Nonprofit: A Beginner's Guide - BWF

Philanthropy Buzzwords for 2022: For Good or Bad, Technology Will Rule - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Giving Pledge Adds 14 Billionaires to Philanthropist List - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The Philanthropy Masterminds Series: Jon Stettner – DonorSearch podcast

Still Publishing Donor Names? - blue avocado

Top 10 Most Read CEP Blog Posts of 2021

Starting from Scratch: Building 30 Portfolios in 6 Weeks - apra Connections

Meeting Your Prospects in Private Equity (part 1 of 2) - apra Connections

How Do We Measure Philanthropy in the USA? A Look at Who's Counted in Giving USA - Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

How to Build an Inclusive Donor Base - Diverse Education

How Smart Tech Is Transforming Nonprofits - HBR

Book Review-Bitcoin and the Future of Fundraising - Prospect Research Institute

Will Congress Act to Reform Philanthropy? - Nonprofit Quarterly

Learning To Love Hearing Criticism - Forbes

Female Founders are Crashing the Billionaire Club - Fortune

A Leader's Library - apra Greater Houston

Million Dollar List - Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Why High Schools Are Being Listed on LinkedIn Profiles and Four Ways You Can Use This Information to Boost Your Fundraising Success - Jason Ross

Tips for Job Hunters - Little Bean Group

If You've Fallen in a Forest, Does Anyone Notice? - Philanthropy 451

Some Grant-Making Changes Made During Pandemic Are Going Away - Chronicle of Philanthropy

How Your Nonprofit Can Accept Gifts of Cryptocurrency - Forbes

Prospect Development's Post-Pandemic Transition - Apra Connections

Expanding Our View on HNWI and Their Real Estate Holdings - The Helen Brown Group