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The New England Development Research Association was founded in 1987 by a group of professional development researchers to provide support for professionals involved in the expanding role of research in institutional advancement.
As we wrap up another year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our members. Your engagement, support, and dedication make our community thrive, and we truly value your membership. Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and safe holiday season.
December 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
As we wrap up another year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our members. Your engagement, support, and dedication make our community thrive, and we truly value your membership. Wishing you a joyful, peaceful, and safe holiday season.
Join Us for NEDRA’s Securities 102: Reading the Fine Print!
📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
🔗 Register Here: nedra.org/event-6480649
✨ Presenter: Jon Keane – Director of Prospect Management and Research for the Academic Medical Centers at Mass General Brigham
📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
🔗 Register Here: nedra.org/event-6480649
✨ Presenter: Jon Keane – Director of Prospect Management and Research for the Academic Medical Centers at Mass General Brigham
December 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Join Us for NEDRA’s Securities 102: Reading the Fine Print!
📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
🔗 Register Here: nedra.org/event-6480649
✨ Presenter: Jon Keane – Director of Prospect Management and Research for the Academic Medical Centers at Mass General Brigham
📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
🔗 Register Here: nedra.org/event-6480649
✨ Presenter: Jon Keane – Director of Prospect Management and Research for the Academic Medical Centers at Mass General Brigham
🌟 Call for Submissions: NEDRA Nominations! 🌟
✅ Ann Castle Award
Celebrate excellence in prospect development!
📅 Deadline: February 6, 2026
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✅ NEDRA Board
Shape the future of our community!
📅 Deadline: February 13, 2026
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✅ Ann Castle Award
Celebrate excellence in prospect development!
📅 Deadline: February 6, 2026
🔗 lnkd.in/ep98hwmD
✅ NEDRA Board
Shape the future of our community!
📅 Deadline: February 13, 2026
🔗 lnkd.in/evdJkabH
December 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🌟 Call for Submissions: NEDRA Nominations! 🌟
✅ Ann Castle Award
Celebrate excellence in prospect development!
📅 Deadline: February 6, 2026
🔗 lnkd.in/ep98hwmD
✅ NEDRA Board
Shape the future of our community!
📅 Deadline: February 13, 2026
🔗 lnkd.in/evdJkabH
✅ Ann Castle Award
Celebrate excellence in prospect development!
📅 Deadline: February 6, 2026
🔗 lnkd.in/ep98hwmD
✅ NEDRA Board
Shape the future of our community!
📅 Deadline: February 13, 2026
🔗 lnkd.in/evdJkabH
🎤 Want to present at NEDRA but not sure where to start?
Join Demystifying the Process: Presenting with NEDRA — a FREE Zoom program
🗓 Dec 15, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 PM ET | 📍 Online
👥 Featuring April Genung, Erin Gianni & Colleen O’Donnell
🎟 Free for all | 🔗 Register: www.nedra.org/event-6446033
Join Demystifying the Process: Presenting with NEDRA — a FREE Zoom program
🗓 Dec 15, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 PM ET | 📍 Online
👥 Featuring April Genung, Erin Gianni & Colleen O’Donnell
🎟 Free for all | 🔗 Register: www.nedra.org/event-6446033
December 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🎤 Want to present at NEDRA but not sure where to start?
Join Demystifying the Process: Presenting with NEDRA — a FREE Zoom program
🗓 Dec 15, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 PM ET | 📍 Online
👥 Featuring April Genung, Erin Gianni & Colleen O’Donnell
🎟 Free for all | 🔗 Register: www.nedra.org/event-6446033
Join Demystifying the Process: Presenting with NEDRA — a FREE Zoom program
🗓 Dec 15, 2025 | ⏰ 12–1 PM ET | 📍 Online
👥 Featuring April Genung, Erin Gianni & Colleen O’Donnell
🎟 Free for all | 🔗 Register: www.nedra.org/event-6446033
🌟 Sponsors Make It Possible! 🌟
💙 We’re grateful to the amazing partners who have powered our 2025 success: Altrata, DonorSearch, Kindsight, Xapien, AlmaConnect, KALEIDOSCOPE, LexisNexis, Wallbrook, part of Anthesis, Insightful philanthropy
👉 Become a NEDRAcon2026 sponsor: nedra.org/Sponsorship
💙 We’re grateful to the amazing partners who have powered our 2025 success: Altrata, DonorSearch, Kindsight, Xapien, AlmaConnect, KALEIDOSCOPE, LexisNexis, Wallbrook, part of Anthesis, Insightful philanthropy
👉 Become a NEDRAcon2026 sponsor: nedra.org/Sponsorship
December 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🌟 Sponsors Make It Possible! 🌟
💙 We’re grateful to the amazing partners who have powered our 2025 success: Altrata, DonorSearch, Kindsight, Xapien, AlmaConnect, KALEIDOSCOPE, LexisNexis, Wallbrook, part of Anthesis, Insightful philanthropy
👉 Become a NEDRAcon2026 sponsor: nedra.org/Sponsorship
💙 We’re grateful to the amazing partners who have powered our 2025 success: Altrata, DonorSearch, Kindsight, Xapien, AlmaConnect, KALEIDOSCOPE, LexisNexis, Wallbrook, part of Anthesis, Insightful philanthropy
👉 Become a NEDRAcon2026 sponsor: nedra.org/Sponsorship
December 5, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🎉 Get Ready for NEDRAcon2026! 🎉
✅ Join us in person – nedra.org/conference
🎤 Submit your proposal – www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/...
🤝 Become a sponsor – nedra.org/Sponsorship
🎓 Apply for a scholarship – nedra.org/scholarships
✅ Join us in person – nedra.org/conference
🎤 Submit your proposal – www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/...
🤝 Become a sponsor – nedra.org/Sponsorship
🎓 Apply for a scholarship – nedra.org/scholarships
December 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
🎉 Get Ready for NEDRAcon2026! 🎉
✅ Join us in person – nedra.org/conference
🎤 Submit your proposal – www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/...
🤝 Become a sponsor – nedra.org/Sponsorship
🎓 Apply for a scholarship – nedra.org/scholarships
✅ Join us in person – nedra.org/conference
🎤 Submit your proposal – www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/...
🤝 Become a sponsor – nedra.org/Sponsorship
🎓 Apply for a scholarship – nedra.org/scholarships
The NEDRA Directors Roundtable is back in person!
📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
📍 Boston Children’s Hospital Trust
401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215
✅ Reserve your spot now: lnkd.in/eQagDN69
📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
📍 Boston Children’s Hospital Trust
401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215
✅ Reserve your spot now: lnkd.in/eQagDN69
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The NEDRA Directors Roundtable is back in person!
📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
📍 Boston Children’s Hospital Trust
401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215
✅ Reserve your spot now: lnkd.in/eQagDN69
📅 Thursday, January 29, 2026
🕧 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM ET
📍 Boston Children’s Hospital Trust
401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215
✅ Reserve your spot now: lnkd.in/eQagDN69
Demystifying the Process: Presenting with NEDRA
Curious about creating or presenting a NEDRA program or conference session?
📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
📍 Online | Free | Zoom (not recorded)
Register here: nedra.org/event-6446033
Curious about creating or presenting a NEDRA program or conference session?
📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
📍 Online | Free | Zoom (not recorded)
Register here: nedra.org/event-6446033
NEDRA - Demystifying the Process: Presenting with NEDRA
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December 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Demystifying the Process: Presenting with NEDRA
Curious about creating or presenting a NEDRA program or conference session?
📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
📍 Online | Free | Zoom (not recorded)
Register here: nedra.org/event-6446033
Curious about creating or presenting a NEDRA program or conference session?
📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
📍 Online | Free | Zoom (not recorded)
Register here: nedra.org/event-6446033
Looking for a way to connect? Come to our Very Informal Networking Opportunity🍷
📅 12/16
📍 Felipe’s, 21 Brattle Street, Cambridge Square
🕔 5 – 7 PM
We’ll be gathering on the second-floor mezzanine—stop by, grab a drink, and enjoy great conversation!
👉 RSVP here: nedra.org/event-644678...
📅 12/16
📍 Felipe’s, 21 Brattle Street, Cambridge Square
🕔 5 – 7 PM
We’ll be gathering on the second-floor mezzanine—stop by, grab a drink, and enjoy great conversation!
👉 RSVP here: nedra.org/event-644678...
December 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Looking for a way to connect? Come to our Very Informal Networking Opportunity🍷
📅 12/16
📍 Felipe’s, 21 Brattle Street, Cambridge Square
🕔 5 – 7 PM
We’ll be gathering on the second-floor mezzanine—stop by, grab a drink, and enjoy great conversation!
👉 RSVP here: nedra.org/event-644678...
📅 12/16
📍 Felipe’s, 21 Brattle Street, Cambridge Square
🕔 5 – 7 PM
We’ll be gathering on the second-floor mezzanine—stop by, grab a drink, and enjoy great conversation!
👉 RSVP here: nedra.org/event-644678...
The 2026 Call for NEDRACon Presentations is Live!
Interested in being a part of NEDRAcon2026? Visit the proposal submission page below to learn more and submit your proposal.
Proposals due 1/15/2025
www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/...
Interested in being a part of NEDRAcon2026? Visit the proposal submission page below to learn more and submit your proposal.
Proposals due 1/15/2025
www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/...
NEDRAcon2026
www.cvent.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The 2026 Call for NEDRACon Presentations is Live!
Interested in being a part of NEDRAcon2026? Visit the proposal submission page below to learn more and submit your proposal.
Proposals due 1/15/2025
www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/...
Interested in being a part of NEDRAcon2026? Visit the proposal submission page below to learn more and submit your proposal.
Proposals due 1/15/2025
www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/...
Don't miss out! Prospect Development for Beginners on 12/12 @ 11am EST. Come join us for this FREE webinar where we will provide a basic introduction to the field. More info and sigh up here;
www.nedra.org/event-6438912
www.nedra.org/event-6438912
NEDRA - Prospect Development for Beginners
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December 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Don't miss out! Prospect Development for Beginners on 12/12 @ 11am EST. Come join us for this FREE webinar where we will provide a basic introduction to the field. More info and sigh up here;
www.nedra.org/event-6438912
www.nedra.org/event-6438912
New event! Relationship Risk: Managing Prospects Who are Misaligned with Organizational Values
11/17 @ 2pm EST
Join us to learn more about Apra's new best practice guidelines for Relationship Acceptance. More info and sign up here
www.nedra.org/event-6403879
11/17 @ 2pm EST
Join us to learn more about Apra's new best practice guidelines for Relationship Acceptance. More info and sign up here
www.nedra.org/event-6403879
NEDRA - Relationship Risk: Managing Prospects Who Are Misaligned with Organizational Values
www.nedra.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
New event! Relationship Risk: Managing Prospects Who are Misaligned with Organizational Values
11/17 @ 2pm EST
Join us to learn more about Apra's new best practice guidelines for Relationship Acceptance. More info and sign up here
www.nedra.org/event-6403879
11/17 @ 2pm EST
Join us to learn more about Apra's new best practice guidelines for Relationship Acceptance. More info and sign up here
www.nedra.org/event-6403879
See us in person! Join us for a Directors Roundtable on Friday, 10/17/25 from 12:30-2pm at Boston Children's Hospital Trust. Our panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing managers working in prospect development. More info and sign up here;
www.nedra.org/event-6373382
www.nedra.org/event-6373382
NEDRA - Directors Roundtable (In-Person)
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October 1, 2025 at 11:19 AM
See us in person! Join us for a Directors Roundtable on Friday, 10/17/25 from 12:30-2pm at Boston Children's Hospital Trust. Our panel will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing managers working in prospect development. More info and sign up here;
www.nedra.org/event-6373382
www.nedra.org/event-6373382
Thank you to our sponsor Kindsight!
August 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Thank you to our sponsor Kindsight!
Attending APRA Conference this year in Baltimore? Come just us! Wednesday 8/20 @ 5:30 for happy hour. More info and sign up here;
www.nedra.org/event-6263886
www.nedra.org/event-6263886
NEDRA - NEDRA in Baltimore: VINO at Apra PD
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July 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Attending APRA Conference this year in Baltimore? Come just us! Wednesday 8/20 @ 5:30 for happy hour. More info and sign up here;
www.nedra.org/event-6263886
www.nedra.org/event-6263886
New program alert! Join us on 7/16 at 2pm EST for;
Think Tank on Wearing Many Hats: When Research and Prospect Management Are Just Some of Your Duties.
More info and registration here;
nedra.org/event-6225655
Think Tank on Wearing Many Hats: When Research and Prospect Management Are Just Some of Your Duties.
More info and registration here;
nedra.org/event-6225655
NEDRA - Think Tank on Wearing Many Hats: When Research and Prospect Management Are Just Some of Your Duties
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June 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
New program alert! Join us on 7/16 at 2pm EST for;
Think Tank on Wearing Many Hats: When Research and Prospect Management Are Just Some of Your Duties.
More info and registration here;
nedra.org/event-6225655
Think Tank on Wearing Many Hats: When Research and Prospect Management Are Just Some of Your Duties.
More info and registration here;
nedra.org/event-6225655
Interested in being a part of NEDRA's 3-5 Learning Network? This cohort style mentoring program brings together industry leaders to share their insights on topics ranging from due diligence to career development. More info and the application can be found here; www.nedra.org/3to5Applicat...
NEDRA - 2025/2026 Sessions & Application Form
www.nedra.org
June 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Interested in being a part of NEDRA's 3-5 Learning Network? This cohort style mentoring program brings together industry leaders to share their insights on topics ranging from due diligence to career development. More info and the application can be found here; www.nedra.org/3to5Applicat...
Curious about Due Diligence? Join us on 6/18 @ 1pmEST for "Developing a Due Diligence Policy & Process"
Learn about key DD components, how to get stakeholder buy-in, and successful implementation. More info and sign up here; www.nedra.org/event-6196867
Learn about key DD components, how to get stakeholder buy-in, and successful implementation. More info and sign up here; www.nedra.org/event-6196867
NEDRA - Developing a Due Diligence Policy & Process
www.nedra.org
June 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Curious about Due Diligence? Join us on 6/18 @ 1pmEST for "Developing a Due Diligence Policy & Process"
Learn about key DD components, how to get stakeholder buy-in, and successful implementation. More info and sign up here; www.nedra.org/event-6196867
Learn about key DD components, how to get stakeholder buy-in, and successful implementation. More info and sign up here; www.nedra.org/event-6196867
Maintaining donor records is a challenge for organizations. Missteps can occur, impacting relationships with donors. To combat this, Insightful is proud to introduce automated Obituary Alerts for Record Managers!
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June 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Maintaining donor records is a challenge for organizations. Missteps can occur, impacting relationships with donors. To combat this, Insightful is proud to introduce automated Obituary Alerts for Record Managers!
Comprehensive coverage
Automated alerts
Streamlined workflow
Relevant updates
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Automated alerts
Streamlined workflow
Relevant updates
Don't miss out! VINO in Providence, RI on 6/10 @ 5pm at Track 15. Free for members and non-members. More info and sign up here; www.nedra.org/event-6207344
NEDRA - VINO in Providence, RI
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May 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Don't miss out! VINO in Providence, RI on 6/10 @ 5pm at Track 15. Free for members and non-members. More info and sign up here; www.nedra.org/event-6207344
#NEDRAcon2025 is off to a great start! Thank you to our Reception Sponsor DonorSearch, represented here by Jay Frost
May 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
#NEDRAcon2025 is off to a great start! Thank you to our Reception Sponsor DonorSearch, represented here by Jay Frost
Welcome to #NEDRAcon2025! Conference attendees who post on BlueSky using #NEDRAcon2025 will be automatically entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card awarded on Friday during lunch (must be present in person to win).
May 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Welcome to #NEDRAcon2025! Conference attendees who post on BlueSky using #NEDRAcon2025 will be automatically entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card awarded on Friday during lunch (must be present in person to win).
Don't miss it! Elise Lynch from Kaleidoscope presenting at NEDRAcon2025
5/2 @ 2pm
5/2 @ 2pm
April 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Don't miss it! Elise Lynch from Kaleidoscope presenting at NEDRAcon2025
5/2 @ 2pm
5/2 @ 2pm
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April 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Tracking deceased donors is challenging, and outreach missteps can harm relationships. Insightful philanthropy (www.insightfulphilanthropy.com/home) now offers automated Obituary Alerts
Comprehensive coverage—obituaries from 14,000+ news sources & 27,000+ funeral homes
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