AFP Greater Madison advances ethical and effective fundraising practices through a variety of programs and workshops. Our chapter offers regular programs designed to meet the needs and interests of our community and members.
Everyone is welcome at AFP Greater Madison! Community members are invited to join us for any program, and chapter members receive discounts on registration.
Events vary in pricing with many being complimentary. To help us plan for your arrival, pre-registration is required for all events. Reach out to our Chapter Director at admin@afpmadison.org for registration support.
Roundtable Discussions
These events feature a planned topic with open discussion among peers in attendance. Discussions occur from 9:00-10:00 am at organizations within the community.
- March 19: Legacy Programs
- May 21: Using AI Ethically
- August 20: TBD Topic
- October 15: TBD Topic
Professional Development Sessions
These events typically feature a speaker or panel sharing their experiences and expertise on a specific topic. You can anticipate a meal, presentation, and time for networking.
- February 17 (Lunch): Engaging Your Board and Volunteers in Fundraising Success
- April 21 (Breakfast): Practical tips for preparing and planning a successful campaign
- July 21 (Lunch): Appeal Writing
- September 15 (Lunch)
Social Gatherings
Grab a coffee or beverage after work during these networking connections.
- March 5: Coffee Connection
- April 3: After Hours Connection
- May/June: Special outing
- July 16: After Hours Connection
- August 7: Coffee Connection
- September 3: After Hours Connection
- October 2: Coffee Connection
Donor Database Support Group
These sessions provide a space for all database users to connect, share insights, and tackle common challenges. Each meeting focuses on a specific topic, offers time to connect with peers using the donor database, and allows open discussion on other pressing topics.
- February 11: Cleaning and Monitoring Your Data
- June 10: Tracking Appeals – Today’s Efforts, Tomorrow’s Insights
- October 7: Segmentation: Planning Logistics and Utilizing Your Database
Special Events
- Fundraising Day Wisconsin: June 2026
- National Philanthropy Day: November 12
- Greater Madison Chapter Annual Meeting: December 15
If you know of someone who might want to attend an event, we encourage them to sign up for the AFP Greater Madison email listserv. There is no membership requirement to attend events with the local Chapter. All are welcome.
Find out more about our upcoming programs on our calendar, view past events, or stay up to speed with all our activity when you join our email list.
