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
The AFP Fundamentals of Fundraising Course offers a complete overview of the development function, featuring the most current information and techniques. This 16-hour intensive program will provide an overview of skills, techniques, and program components for individuals with 0 to 4 years of…
Having trouble diversifying your team/Board - is your process the problem? In 2024 and beyond, diversifying your team or Board is a good goal to have. In fact, it should be a goal of almost every organization in our community. The question becomes, HOW do you now attract and acquire talent that…
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.
Take control of your fundraising career and earn the world’s only globally recognized, accredited certification for fundraising professionals. Join AFP Greater Madison's professional development team as we host a representative from CFRE to discuss becoming certified.
We all have heard about donor funnels and moving donors to the next level. But how do we ask a donor for more money? How do you ask someone to increase their monthly or annual donation? Join this roundtable discussion with fellow fundraising professionals to share your thoughts and hear from others.
If you're ready to start or continue your CFRE journey, AFP Greater Madison offers a CFRE Working Group.
We can all recognize how important it is to our work, but are we devoting the proper amount of time, care, and attention to this vital resource? In this session, let’s explore pain points, celebrate small wins, and consider how we can better use technology to support our actual goal of raising…
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 the local brewery. All are welcome to attend!
If you're ready to start or continue your CFRE journey, AFP Greater Madison offers a CFRE Working Group.
We're just wrapping up the busiest time of the fundraising year - let's take a breath together! Bring your successes, challenges, and questions to share how 2023 went and what 2024 might have in store.
If you're ready to start or continue your CFRE journey, AFP Greater Madison offers a CFRE Working Group.
Join your colleagues to chat over coffee about all things fundraising. This is your time to get together to brainstorm, let off steam, enjoy company, and catch up. Coffee chats are hosted by active AFP Greater Madison members and registration is not required to attend.
AFP Greater Madison invites you to the Chapter Annual Meeting. Hear from members of the board and committees, what is in store for 2024 and more. Along with the annual meeting, we will hear from Senator Kelda Helen Roys. She will share her view of why nonprofits are important to the community and…
Join your colleagues to chat over coffee about all things fundraising. This is your time to get together to brainstorm, let off steam, enjoy company, and catch up. Coffee chats are hosted by active AFP Greater Madison members and registration is not required to attend.
National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy—and those people active in the philanthropic community—to the enrichment of our world. Here in the Greater Madison area we celebrate this day with a luncheon honoring members of our community.
Join your colleagues to chat over coffee about all things fundraising. This is your time to get together to brainstorm, let off steam, enjoy company, and catch up. Coffee chats are hosted by active AFP Greater Madison members and registration is not required to attend.
It's time for a roundtable discussion! These open meetings give everyone a chance to talk with like-minded colleagues and share best practices. This month's topic is "Ethics in Fundraising" but there is always room for your questions and ideas.
Join your colleagues to chat over coffee about all things fundraising. This is your time to get together to brainstorm, let off steam, enjoy company, and catch up. Coffee chats are hosted by active AFP Greater Madison members and registration is not required to attend.
Do you wish your organization had more major donors? You might need a mid-level giving program! Learn about the power of one-to-some strategies for better connections with your donors, better job satisfaction, better cross-departmental collaboration, and a better bottom line.
Nominations for an AFP Greater Madison National Philanthropy Day award are a great way to honor individuals and organizations within the community for their philanthropic endeavors. There is considerable work being done every single day in the Greater Madison area, let’s honor the impact! 2023 …
Join your colleagues to chat over coffee about all things fundraising. This is your time to get together to brainstorm, let off steam, enjoy company, and catch up. Coffee chats are hosted by active AFP Greater Madison members and registration is not required to attend.
It's time for a roundtable discussion! These open meetings give everyone a chance to talk with like-minded colleagues and share best practices. This month's topic is "Donor Retention & Stewardship" but there is always room for your questions and ideas.
Join your colleagues to chat over coffee about all things fundraising. This is your time to get together to brainstorm, let off steam, enjoy company, and catch up. Coffee chats are hosted by active AFP Greater Madison members and registration is not required to attend.
Join us as we explore the flow of cash to nonprofits in Dane County through preliminary research done by Andrew Davey at the Madison Community Foundation. The results may surprise you! Then, learn about the essential elements of advocacy from a seasoned experts, Mike Carlson and Melinda Heinritz,…
