This event is a collaborative effort among the Wisconsin Chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and will bring together hundreds of fundraising professionals, nonprofit leaders, and changemakers. This year’s conference promises to be an inspiring, uplifting, and impactful day, focused on advancing the work of philanthropy through collaboration, advocacy, and shared vision.
We are thrilled to unveil the theme for Fundraising Day Wisconsin 2026: "Building for What’s Next: Sustainable Strategies. Resilient Teams. The Next Generation of Giving. United for Impact." This theme centers on building sustainable strategies, resilient teams, and the next generation of giving.
SAVE THE DATE
Monday, September 14, 2026
LOCATION
DoubleTree Hilton Madison East, 4402 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Day of Event Details
- Lunch is included.
- A full schedule will be available at check-in, but we encourage you to familiarize yourself with your session preferences in advance. Sessions will be posted soon.
Seeking Session Speakers
Fundraising Day Wisconsin is seeking session speakers. To learn about becoming a session speaker, read the full Request for Proposals here.
2026 Conference Theme: Building for What’s Next
We are thrilled to unveil the theme for Fundraising Day Wisconsin 2026: "Building for What’s Next." This theme centers on building sustainable strategies, resilient teams, and the next generation of giving. We invite you to join us in shaping the future of fundraising by sharing innovative ideas, inspiring stories, and practical strategies to achieve greater collective success.
We welcome presentations on diverse topics, from cutting-edge fundraising trends and strategies to in-depth discussions of advocacy, inclusive philanthropy, and cross-sector collaboration.
We invite speakers to explore these themes and inspire our community to unite, collaborate, and make a meaningful difference in the world.
Priority will be given to speaker proposals submitted before June 14, 2026. Speaker proposals will be accepted until all sessions are filled.
Review the speaker proposal here.
Submit your speaker proposal today!
Additional Event Information
We are sharing a preliminary schedule for the day. Please note that this schedule may change prior to the event as speaker travel and arrangements are finalized.
8:30-9:30 Registration and Check-in
9:30-11:30 Session 1
11:30-11:45 Break/Transition
11:45-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:45 Keynote
1:45-2:00 Break/Transition
2:00- 3:00 Session 2
3:00-3:15 Break/Transition
3:15-4:15 Session 3
4:30-5:30 Happy Hour
There are multiple hotels in the area and we encourage you to explore Madison while you are here. We will have a room block available at our conference hotel.
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East
4402 E. Washington Ave, Madison, Wisconsin, 53704
Stay tuned for room block details and discounts.
A group discount is available for organizations sending 3 or more individuals to the conference. Individuals must register at the same time through the conference registration website.
To receive the group registration discount, please enter code GROUP3 to receive a $20 discount on each attendee.
Please note that if your group does not register 3+ individuals and utilizes the code, you will receive an invoice for the cost difference.
Your conference registration includes the option to attend all sessions and lunch.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
If you need support registering yourself or your team, please reach out.
Registration fees are refundable until August 31, 2026, minus a processing fee. You can transfer your registration at no cost by emailing AFP Greater Madison's Chapter Director.
