Apra-VA July Program: From 0 to 100: A Newbie's Journey in Power BI

Want to learn more about how to effectively use Power BI?

Learn step-by-step how Janelle Wilson, Analyst, Prospect Development at The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, leveled up from Power BI newbie to super user in 12 months.

She’ll share her self-directed learning plan as well as her project management approach to develop and implement a proposal pipeline dashboard for our fundraising team. This presentation will highlight the necessary resources and partnerships needed to undertake a project of this kind and demonstrate how to navigate potential roadblocks and incorporate feedback. She'll show how to leverage your newfound skills to create an impactful dashboard that supports fundraisers’ data management needs and leadership’s access to pipeline data.

Register here at https://www.vaapra.org/event-6213618.

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Speaker Bio:

Janelle Wilson, M.A., has worked in prospect development at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation for almost three years. Previously, she worked in gift processing for eight years managing the Foundation’s automatic giving program. In her current role, she has developed her skills in prospect research, portfolio management, and data analytics. She received her BS in Anthropology and Archaeology from James Madison University in 2008 and her MA in Art History and Museum Studies in 2010. Janelle is excited to be giving her first conference presentation at Apra’s Prospect Development 2025.