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
National Philanthropy Day AFP Greater Madison 2026 Celebration
The 39th Annual National Philanthropy Day, hosted by AFP Greater Madison, will take place in November 2026 and will honor people and organizations whose philanthropic efforts make our community a wonderful place to live.
The State of Giving: AFP Greater Madison Annual Meeting & Community Conversation
Giving is changing. The needs of our communities are evolving. And the work of building meaningful relationships between donors, nonprofits, and the people they serve has never been more important. What are we seeing across Greater Madison? What challenges are fundraising professionals navigating…
