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
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!
Corporate partners are important supporters of local nonprofits, providing grant funding, event sponsorship, in kind donations, volunteer hours and more. But what are businesses really looking for in a nonprofit partner? How do they decide where to invest their support, and what’s the best way to…
Join us on Tuesday, October 28, from 5:00–7:00 PM at the Madison Public Library- Central (201 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703) for a thoughtful evening of conversation. Guided by Abha Thakkar of Mosaic Consulting, we’ll explore how colonization has shaped money, philanthropy, and power—and how we…
Donor Database Support Group Series Connect. Share. Grow. Join fellow fundraising professionals for our Donor Database Support Group series, held the first Wednesday morning of each quarter. These sessions provide a space for database users to connect, share insights, and tackle common challenges.…

On Thursday, November 13, we’ll gather to honor the people and organizations whose generosity shapes our community and strengthens the future. This celebration is a powerful reminder of what philanthropy makes possible—justice, opportunity, connection, and hope.
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!