Ohio Prospect Research Network upcoming events

Book Club - The New Rules of Work (July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Let's talk about navigating career changes, the modern job search process, and personal branding and professional development!

July's book club selection is The New Rules of Work by Alexandra Cavoulacos and Kathryn Minshew.

“Once upon a time, it was possible to succeed by following a script: develop skills, work hard, make connections, rinse and repeat. Not anymore. In an ever-changing world of work, TheMuse.com has become a go-to resource for career advice. In this book, the founders have condensed years of The Muse’s best tips all in one place. It’s a user-friendly guide to finding and thriving in a job.”—ADAM GRANT, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take

Our book club is free and open to all. It's a great way to connect with prospect development professionals outside of your organization!

We hope you’ll join us!

Miami Valley Lunch Meet-Up (July 22, 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Miami Valley Lunch Meet-Up

Join fellow OPRN members and advancement professionals for a casual lunch on Wednesday, July 22nd! This is your chance to meet other local prospect development professionals, learn more about what OPRN has to offer, and talk shop with colleagues. We will provide an array of lunch options from the great choices at W. Social Table and Tap, including pizza, eggrolls, cheesesteaks, and wings. There won't be a formal agenda, but feel free to come with questions and discussion topics.

A variety of lunch selections from the restaurants and soft drinks will be provided. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Both members and nonmembers are welcome to attend.

When: Wednesday, July 22, 11:30am-1:00pm

Where: West Social Table & Tap, 1100 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45402

Cost: Free!

There is plenty of free street parking at that time of day. Here's a link to a map showing additional parking options.

RSVP to help us plan!

Cincinnati Happy Hour (July 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Need a break from year-end number crunching or next-year planning? Join OPRN and local prospect development professionals for a happy hour!

Enjoy conversation, refreshing beverages, and pizza in July at West Side Brewing. We’ll provide pizza and snacks.

Stay later, and "show off your brain" at Last Call Trivia from 7PM-9PM.

When: Tuesday, July 28, 4:30-7:00

Where: West Side Brewing

3044 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, 45211

Parking is available in a lot behind the brewery (small), a nearby pay lot (Urwiler and Harrison), or on the street (Urwiler or Harrison).

Bring a colleague! Free for OPRN members and anyone interested in learning more about prospect development!

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Book Club - Summer Reading (September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

☕ Summer Book Club, Anyone? ☀️

Grab a coffee and join us for an hour of relaxed conversation about three fun books with a fundraising or research twist!

This summer’s picks include:

Fundraising the Dead by Sheila Connolly
Royal Coconut Beach Lunch Club by Diane Bergner
The Deserter’s Tale by Nathan Dylan Goodwin

Read one, two, or all three at your own pace and then come chat with fellow prospect development professionals in September.

Our book club is free and open to all. It's a great way to connect, share ideas, and, this time, enjoy some lighter reading together.

We hope you’ll join us!