Demystifying the Process: Presenting with NEDRA
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Online
Are you interested (or perhaps curious) about presenting for NEDRA, either a session at the annual NEDRA Conference or a program for NEDRA members? In this program, members of the Programming Committee and the Conference Committee will discuss the process of becoming a presenter for NEDRA. You will hear about how to come up with an idea for a presentation, how to submit a proposal, and tips for creating an engaging NEDRA program. There will also be ample time for questions.
This is a FREE program that will be held as a Zoom meeting. It will not be recorded.
PRESENTERS:
April Genung is a Senior Research Analyst for the Division of Philanthropy at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. She has 10+ years of experience working in prospect development for organizations such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Bowdoin College, the University of California, Davis, and Amherst College. She has served on the NEDRA Board since 2021 and is a co-chair of the Conference Committee. She holds an MA from UMass Amherst and an undergraduate degree from UC Davis, both in English Literature.
Amy Tesoro is the Founder and Principal of Tesoro Strategies, a consulting firm specializing in advancement and development strategy. She has 25+ years of experience in the field and has held leadership roles at Perkins School for the Blind, the College of the Holy Cross, Boston College, the University of Chicago, St. Mark’s School, and Loyola University. Amy holds a B.S. in Economics from Boston College and is pursuing a M.A. in Philanthropic Studies at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Amy currently serves on the board of directors for NEDRA and co-chairs NEDRA’s Conference Committee.
Jen Clifford has worked for Harvard University since 2022 and is an Assistant Director of Research in Alumni Affairs & Development. She has worked in development since 2015 holding positions at the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center and the Peabody Essex Museum. Jen currently serves on the NEDRA Board and co-chairs NEDRA’s Programming Committee. Jen received her BA in Art History from the University of Maryland and Professional Certificate in Museum Studies from Tufts University.
COST:
Free for Members and Non-Members
LOCATION:
Attendees will receive a Zoom link a day before the event; this will be held as a Zoom meeting and a recording will not be available.
DEADLINES:
Registration for this event closes on Tuesday, November 3 at 5pm.
VINO in Connecticut
Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:30PM - 7:00PM
111 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Join fellow colleagues for a networking VINO (Very Informal Networking Opportunity). This free event offers NEDRA members and other prospect development professionals a chance to meet and socialize. We’ll talk shop about donor research, prospect management, and/or anything of interest to attendees.
Elicit Brewing Company is located in Fairfield, CT right off I-95. Food is available for purchase.
Join us anytime from 5:30 to 7:00! NEDRA members and non-members are welcome.
Registration is free and encouraged so we know you plan to attend! Food and drinks are self-sponsored.
Prospect Development for Beginners
Friday, November 13, 2026
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM ET
Calling on all those who have an interest in learning more about prospect development! Come join us for this FREE webinar where we will provide a basic introduction to the field meant to spark interest, share some simple research techniques, and offer advice on how to begin a career in prospect development. Attendees will come away with:
Anyone who conducts research as part of their current role and wants to learn more should attend this program. If you manage or interact with interns, student workers, and volunteers, please encourage them to attend!
Emily Donohue has been Senior Director of Prospect Management and Research at UMass Boston since 2019. Previously, she was Director of Prospect Development at Simmons University. Emily has also been Director of Development Research and Prospect Management at Emmanuel College. She began her career in advancement as a Development Officer for Research at Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Emily is a former Vice President of the NEDRA Board of Directors and past co-chair of the Programming Committee. She currently serves on NEDRA’s Advocacy and Professional Development Committee. Emily has presented programs for NEDRA, CASE, AFP Massachusetts, Women in Development, and the Northeast Annual Giving Conference. She received a BA in History from Kenyon College and an MLS from Simmons University.
Meredith Sloan is the Associate Director, Prospect Management at Northeastern University. She has 15+ years of experience in prospect development and has held roles at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), the University of Southern California, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Meredith earned a BA in Anthropology from UC Berkeley and an MPA, with a focus on non-profit management, from USC. She currently serves on NEDRA’s Advocacy and Professional Development Committee.
In the spirit of inclusion and bringing a more diverse community into the field of prospect research and development, we are offering this program at no cost.
Attendees will receive a Zoom link a day before the event; this program will not be recorded.
Registration for this event closes on November 12, 2026 at 3 PM.
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