Apra Florida 2026 Annual Conference

Jacksonville, FL | February 26 - 27th 

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Join us for APRA Florida 2026, the state’s leading conference for prospect development professionals. This immersive, in-person experience is designed to foster career growth, professional development, and meaningful connections within our industry.

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This year’s conference will highlight emerging trends, innovative strategies, and new opportunities shaping the future of Prospect Development. Attendees will gain valuable insights to enhance operations, stay ahead of organizational trends, and connect with peers and leaders from diverse institutions across Florida and beyond.

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Engage directly with the region’s thought leaders as we share best practices in advancement operations, leadership, and strategy, all while strengthening our professional community.

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Registration for the APRA Florida 2026 Conference is live! We invite you to join us for this in-person conference on Thursday, February 26th and Friday, February 27th, in Jacksonville, FL. We invite you to be part of this vibrant, inclusive, and inspiring gathering, where learning, collaboration, and laughter come together to celebrate the best of the APRA Florida community.

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Don't miss this year's Apra Florida Conference

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When: Thursday, February 26 - Friday, February 27, 2026

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Location | Conference Hotel:  Embassy Suites Jacksonville Baymeadows

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APRA Room Rate: $159/Night + Tax & Fees* [King Suites]

* Reservations must be made January 26, 2026, in order to secure APRA Florida rate - APRA FL will not be able to extend promotional rate beyond this date and registrant acknowledges such limitation. 24-Hour cancellation notice applies. 

** Tax-Exempt charities must provide their 501(c)3 letter to obtain exemption.

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How to book conference rate: 

* Reserve your room online:

 - Embassy Suites Jacksonville Baymeadows

- Enter dates (Must fall between conference rate dates and modified as needed:

- Arrival: February 25, 2026

- Departure: February 27, 2026

- Free hot breakfast buffet with an omelet station included

- All rooms have a microwave and mini fridge

- All rates include Parking 

- Nightly Manager's Reception (Each guest gets 2 free drinks and free bar snack foods)

- Tax Rate: 13.5%

- Hotel will authorize $100 for incidental charges.  If the guest does not order anything, the hotel will release it when they check out.  The guest’s individual bank is responsible for how long it takes the funds to come back on their card.  Please be aware that some prepaid cards, Cash App cards, etc. are reportedly taking up to 30 days to issue the credit. 

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​Tickets:​

• Early Bird Special: $150 (Until January 16, 2026) [EXPIRED]

• ​Regular Registration: $175 (Effective January 1, 2026)

(Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and light snacks throughout conference dates)

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Schedule-at-a-Glance*​​

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Session 1: Diamond Sponsor Presentation - Personalization at Scale: How Fundraising Teams Meet Donor Expectations Without Adding Extra Work | Jen Lesshafft & Dom Giambattista | Evertrue

Session 2: From Bronze to Gold: Stepping Up the Podium with Donor Profiles | Shriner's Hospital 

Session 3: Beyond the CRM: Capturing Prospect Research & Prospect Strategy Impact with the Accountability Weekly Accomplishments Log | Jose Osorno | University of South Carolina

Lunch/Prospect Development Olympics  

Session 4: From Ancestors to Assets: Unearthing Connections Through Genealogy and AI | Rachel Hammond | Moody Bible Institute of Chicago 

Session 5: Yes, You Are A Leader | Theresa Clark | Florida State University 

Session 6: Panel Discussion Sponsored by Kaleidoscope: Prospect Development Tips and Tricks | Ronda Oyen, Kaleidoscope | Aisha Maddox, Rollins College | Jose Osorno, University of South Carolina | Jennifer Filla, Prospect Research Institute & Aspire Research Group 

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Session 7: Diamond Sponsor Presentation: Beyond Wealth Screening: How Aspire Finds Data and Donors That Others Miss | Will Schrepferman, DonorAtlas| Jennifer Filla, Prospect Research Institute & Aspire Research Group| DonorAtlas

Session 8: The Progressive Edge: How AI is Redefining Prospect Development | Jess Channell-Iler & Theresa Clark | Florida State University

Prospect Development Olympics 2.0

Lunch Sponsored by Hatch.AI - Going Beyond "Who Would Give to Us" 

Session 9: Understanding the Value of Your Network | Cheyenne St. Julian | University of North Dakota & Coastal Clarity Consulting

Session 10: Impact Intelligence: Translating Wealth Advisor Trends into Prospect Strategy | Valerie C. Anastasio | Fundraising Consultant

 

*Schedule is subject to change*

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