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
Rooted Words: Reclaiming Purpose Through Storytelling and Social Capital

Nonprofit fundraisers often carry the weight of mission-driven work—yet burnout, storytelling fatigue, and donor pressure can leave even the most passionate advocates feeling disconnected. In this interactive workshop led by poet and community strategist Araceli Esparza, participants will explore…

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One Big Beautiful Bill, Big Impacts: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know

Webinar: The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA) is here, and with it comes a new reality for nonprofit organizations. Join us for a free webinar that breaks down the bill’s most important changes and what they mean for nonprofit organizations. We’ll cover: Policy and Operational Impacts on…