Connect the Dots
Apra DC-MD 2026 Fall Conference
Friday, October 16, 2026 - 9AM - 4:30PM
Montgomery College - East County Education Center
2221 Broadbirch Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Every piece of information tells a story. The challenge is knowing how to bring the pieces together.
The 2026 Apra DC-MD Fall Conference, Connect the Dots, explores how prospect development professionals transform information into insight, strategy into action, and connections into philanthropic impact. Whether you're uncovering new prospects, strengthening donor relationships, managing portfolios, leveraging AI and analytics, or guiding fundraising strategy, success depends on seeing the bigger picture.
This year's conference will bring prospect development professionals together to share ideas, best practices, and innovative approaches that help connect the dots across our work. Through engaging sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections to help navigate an increasingly data-driven fundraising environment. At Apra DC-MD, we know that our strongest insights emerge when we learn from one another. Connect the Dots is your opportunity to build relationships, discover new solutions, and strengthen the professional community that supports fundraising success throughout our region. Join us as we connect the people, data, trends, and strategies that drive philanthropy forward.
Closing Keynote: From Insight To Influence
Lindsey Nadeau
Vice President of Philanthropy Insight, UNICEF USA; President, Apra International
Prospect development professionals generate powerful research, analysis, and strategy, but insight alone does not create lasting change. In this closing keynote, Lindsey will connect the dots between translating expertise into influence, building trust across teams, and generating organizational movement from knowing to doing.
Lindsey Nadeau is the Vice President of Philanthropy Insight at UNICEF USA, where she guides Philanthropy toward data-driven decision-making and automation across prospect development, database management, analytics, gift processing, record management, donor relations, and strategy and operations. She previously held roles at The George Washington University, the Center for American Progress, The American University, and Public Citizen.
Lindsey is President of Apra International, a member of CCS Fundraising’s Analytics Advisory Board, and an instructor of Relationship Management: Data, Policy, & Insight at Rice University’s Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership. Lindsey holds a BA in economics from The American University and resides in Reston, Virginia, as an equestrian, wife of a winemaker, and mom to Adeline (7).
Registration
Conference Registration includes entrance ticket, light breakfast, and lunch.
| Member | Non-Member | |
| Early Bird Registration (Closes 9/18) | $50 | N/A |
| Regular Registration | $65 | $115 |
| Late Registration | $75 | $125 |
Getting to the Conference
Driving/Parking Information
Montgomery College ECEC is just north of Silver Spring and is about a 40-minute drive from both Downtown Baltimore and Downtown D.C. Free parking will be available to all attendees. If you plan to drive and are open to carpooling or picking up other attendees from public transit stations, please indicate this on your registration or contact [email protected]. Thank you in advance for helping to make this location accessible for all!
Public Transit Information
Bus: Montgomery College ECEC is accessible by bus. The Broadbirch Dr & Bournefield Way or the Tech Rd & Columbia Pk bus stops are just outside of the campus and are accessible via the following bus lines: 27, M42, M44, M52, M60.
MARC Train: The MARC Trains run from various locations throughout Maryland and arrive in Washington D.C. Union Station.
From Union Station: Take the Red Line to Silver Spring Station. Take the FLASH, M54, or M52 bus to the stops listed above or, if you would like to coordinate a ride from Silver Spring Station, reach out to [email protected].
From Silver Spring Station: If you are taking the Brunswick Line, you may consider getting off at Silver Spring Station. From there, follow the instructions above.
From Greenbelt: If you are taking the Camden Line, you may consider getting off at Greenbelt Station. If you are taking this option, please reach out to [email protected] to coordinate a ride to the venue from Greenbelt Station.
Metro: The closest Metro station to the venue is Silver Spring on the Red Line or Greenbelt on the Green/Yellow Line. Buses are available from both Metro stations to the venue. However, if you would like to coordinate a ride, reach out to [email protected].
Schedule/Speaker Lineup
Schedule and speaker announcement coming soon!
Thank you to our conference sponsors!
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