Everyone is welcome at AFP Greater Madison. Community members are invited to join us for any program, and chapter members receive discounts on registration. Our recurring event formats include:

  •  Educational Series: Luncheons or breakfasts with networking and educational speakers on a variety of topics; attendance is worth at least 1.0 CFRE continuing education credit
  • Conferences & Workshops: Longer format programs led by trained experts; some programs are multiple days
  • Roundtables & Discussions: Facilitated roundtable conversations on a specific topic; or Diving into Development, which is a peer-to-peer discussion group in which professionals bring current development issues to discuss with colleagues
  • Special Events: Exclusive networking events and National Philanthropy Day
  • Young Professionals: Programs and topics addressing the needs of the next generation of fundraisers
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Coffee Chat August 2026

Let's chat over a beverage. Join the conversation and enjoy a coffee with fundraising colleagues. We will keep the conversation going as we enjoy networking at a local coffee shop. All are welcome to attend!

Advancing the Pipeline: Strategies in Prospect Research

Strong prospect research can lead to significant results, but building and maintaining a robust pipeline is an ongoing challenge for organizations of every size. Join fellow fundraising professionals for an interactive roundtable discussion on strategies for identifying, qualifying, and…

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After Hours Social September 2026

Let's chat over a beverage. Join the conversation and enjoy a cocktail (NA options available!) with fundraising colleagues. We will keep the conversation going as we enjoy networking at a local beverage lounge. All are welcome to attend!

Fundraising Day Wisconsin 2026

This year’s conference promises to be an inspiring, uplifting, and impactful day, focused on advancing the work of philanthropy through collaboration, advocacy, and shared vision. We are thrilled to unveil the theme for Fundraising Day Wisconsin 2026: "Building for What’s Next: Sustainable…

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Coffee Chat October 2026

Let's chat over a beverage. Join the conversation and enjoy a coffee with fundraising colleagues. We will keep the conversation going as we enjoy networking at a local coffee shop. All are welcome to attend!