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
Join speaker Kristy Kumar, Equity and Social Justice Division Manager, Department of Civil Rights at City of Madison, WI, for this conversation.
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!
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.…
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!
Is your organization expecting growth in the next year whether it be increased demand for your services, additional staff or budget growth? Or are you figuring out how to respond to recent growth? How can you plan and prepare while also being flexible? How do you take advantage of opportunities…
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!
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!
This presentation will provide an overview of how to build a successful legacy giving program for your organization, along with current trends in estate giving and strategies for stewarding your existing legacy donors.
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.…
Join us for a thought-provoking panel that dives into the evolution of professional fundraising, philanthropy, and the future of the field. This event will explore pivotal career moments, insights on donor relationships, and the complexities of wealth transfer and its impact on giving. We’ll…
Join colleagues in this virtual setting for a speed networking. You will get the chance to meet individuals in the non-profit sector.
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!
The 37th Annual National Philanthropy Day, hosted by AFP Greater Madison, will take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, and will honor people and organizations whose philanthropic efforts make our community a wonderful place to live.
If you're ready to start or continue your CFRE journey, AFP Greater Madison offers a CFRE Working Group.
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!
Perhaps you've had the conversation with your executive director (ED), your staff.... you've updated your materials, implemented more inclusive policies, and refined your donor programs ....Now it's time to take the next step: you need to talk to your board chair, perhaps even your whole board, in…
If you're ready to start or continue your CFRE journey, AFP Greater Madison offers a CFRE Working Group.
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!
Join us for a roundtable discussion on how organizations effectively communicate their values through images, text, and conversations. We’ll discuss how different organizations craft their messages and the impact of these choices. Share your experiences and gain valuable insights from peers to…
If you're ready to start or continue your CFRE journey, AFP Greater Madison offers a CFRE Working Group.
AFP Greater Madison invites you to a social gathering with your fellow fundraisers.
In this workshop, you will get an introductory overview to the proposal writing process, including what funders are looking for in a grant applications and strategies for research. Stay for the optional hands-on session to work with the Foundation Directory Online database. Register early! Space…
If you're ready to start or continue your CFRE journey, AFP Greater Madison offers a CFRE Working Group.
Join colleagues for a refreshing cup of coffee and conversation. No agenda is provided for this event. Bring your ideas and questions, or listen and enjoy your coffee.
In our relationship-based work, navigating constituent relationships and setting professional boundaries can create unique challenges. We’ll discuss several scenarios you may encounter in your everyday work so you can feel prepared to have appropriate and productive relationships with donors,…
