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The NEDRA News blog features topical industry-specific articles submitted by our membership; book, publication, film, and resource reviews; op-ed pieces about emerging fundraising topics and issues; and information and news specifically related to NEDRA as an organization.  We hope these selections will be of interest to you - and we encourage you to share your thoughts and comments here!


NEDRA News was previously a quarterly journal of prospect research published by the New England Development Research Association from the organization's inception in 1987 until the end of 2011. Since 2012, we have continued to offer to you, our members, the same NEDRA News content you have come to rely on - but in a blog format tailored to meet the changing needs of our members, and featuring new content on a monthly (rather than quarterly) basis.


  • Volunteer Opportunity of the Month

    Tue, June 25, 2013 11:03 AM | Laura Parshall
    The Programming Committee is looking for speakers! If you've ever been interested in speaking at a NEDRA program, now is the time to make it happen. This is a great opportunity for anyone who's been curious about speaking, but who wasn't ready to present at the Annual Conference in April. Visit the Program Proposal page to submit your idea to the Programming Committee.

  • iWave - 2013 NEDRA Sponsor

    Tue, June 25, 2013 10:57 AM | Laura Parshall
    Click on the image below for more exciting information!

  • APRA Virtual Business Meeting

    Tue, June 25, 2013 10:39 AM | Laura Parshall
    APRA International will be holding its first Virtual Business Meeting on July 18th. APRA says: "At this summer’s Virtual Business Meeting, you’ll learn about recent accomplishments, the status of current projects, upcoming education opportunities, APRA’s finances, and more! Don’t worry, we’ll find ways to make that more fun than it sounds." Visit APRA's website to register.

  • RelSci - 2013 NEDRA Sponsor

    Tue, June 25, 2013 10:28 AM | Laura Parshall
    Click on the image below for more exciting information!

  • Looking Back: NEDRA News Profile- New Perspectives in Research

    Tue, June 25, 2013 10:15 AM | Laura Parshall
    This month, we have a real blast from the past! This article is from the Summer, 1988 issue of the NEDRA News, published only a year after NEDRA was formed. Three researchers give the interviewer their thoughts on the state of the prospect research field. Just think of how much change we've seen in the 25 years since this article first came out!

  • Equilar Atlas - 2013 NEDRA Sponsor

    Tue, June 25, 2013 10:13 AM | Laura Parshall
    Click on the image below for more exciting information!

  • Peek Under the Hood: News from the NEDRA Board

    Fri, May 24, 2013 12:27 PM | Laura Parshall
    The 2013 Annual Conference: “Broadening Perspectives,” held on April 29-30, was a great success. More than 200 attendees participated in the sold-out event. Elizabeth Crabtree of Brown University delivered an inspiring keynote, “Driving Performance through Creativity, Innovation, and Execution.” New members and first time attendees had the opportunity to meet, greet and get a treat at the morning welcome events hosted by the NEDRA Membership Committee. At the Programming Information table attendees were able to volunteer to present or host one of the many programs available throughout the year, or just stop by to suggest a topic. Lunchtime Roundtables allowed participants to explore topics such as Family Wealth, Analytics, and Proactive Research. Networking opportunities included an afternoon reception, as well as dinner outings led by NEDRA Board Members. Undaunted by a brief power outage on Tuesday, 18 educational sessions were led by speakers who ranged from veterans to first-timers, researchers to front-line fundraisers, and practitioners from solo shops to large teams. Stay tuned, as we’re already hard at work planning the 2014 Conference.

    Read on for more information about our new board members, upcoming programs, and more!

  • Welcome, new board members!

    Fri, May 24, 2013 12:21 PM | Laura Parshall
    The NEDRA Board of Directors is very pleased to welcome three new members to its ranks! Sarah Cook of Northeastern University, Mary Taddia of the University of New England, and Tina Tong of Tufts University have joined the board, and will officially begin their new duties soon. Their energy, experience, and expertise are much appreciated!

  • NEDRA donates to the One Fund

    Fri, May 24, 2013 12:03 PM | Laura Parshall
    The Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent manhunt affected many NEDRA members directly and touched all of us emotionally. As announced at the 2013 Conference, the NEDRA Board has made a donation on behalf of the NEDRA membership to the One Fund, which was established to assist those families of the victims who were killed and the victims who were most seriously affected as a result of the tragic events of April 15 – 19.

  • Upcoming NEDRA Programming

    Fri, May 24, 2013 11:53 AM | Laura Parshall
    Feeling a need for more great NEDRA programming, now that the conference is over? The Programming Committee has scheduled a repeat session of James Cheng's workshop on Development Analytics 101, to take place on June 7th at Tufts University. If that's not enough for you, James will be offering Development Analytics 102 on July 12th at Boston College. 

    There will also be a RING on the subject of "Setting the Table – Research’s role at Prospect Review Meetings," scheduled to take place on July 12th at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT.

    For new researchers or those who want to brush up on their basics, there will be a Research Basics Bootcamp held this summer, as well as more great NEDRA programming. Keep an eye on the programming page as more information will become available soon!

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