Past Events

Join our local discussion on the data and trends from Giving USA 2021: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2020 which will be released as a national webinar on June 15.  National Webinar Viewing not required for local session participation

AFP’s I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) initiative aims to create a fundraising profession that is not only diverse but also inclusive and equitable.  The I.D.E.A. SIG will begin working toward this goal by reflecting on the 21 Week Equity Challenge currently being hosted by United Way of Wisconsin.

Campbell & Company is hosting Giving USA 2021: A Virtual Forum on Philanthropy, an online conversation that focuses on the nonprofit sector's current environment.

Talk informally about grant writing, grantmakers, grant management, and pretty much whatever fundraising topics the group may want to bring up.

These online sessions are a chance to network and connect, ask for advice or feedback from fellow professionals, and learn from other local professionals. This month, Mike Rowe from American Transmission Company will join us for a conversation on Corporate Social Responsibility.  

Talk informally about grant writing, grantmakers, grant management, and pretty much whatever fundraising topics the group may want to bring up.

Start your month out recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

Join other seasoned development professionals (10+ years) to exchange ideas, discuss development trends, share frustrations, and learn more ways to galvanize the power of philanthropy to address critical needs.

Talk informally about grant writing, grantmakers, grant management, and pretty much whatever fundraising topics the group may want to bring up.

Talk informally about grant writing, grantmakers, grant management, and pretty much whatever fundraising topics the group may want to bring up.

There is a big misconception that soliciting for a legacy gift is the same as asking for a major gift. Nothing could be further from the truth. While there are some similarities, the approach and lead up is completely different. This webinar will present the similarities and differences between a legacy and a major gift ask, what research tells us how donors make decisions and how you can harness all this information to craft a deeply personal…

AFP’s I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) initiative aims to create a fundraising profession that is not only diverse but also inclusive and equitable.  The I.D.E.A. SIG will begin working toward this goal by reflecting on the 21 Week Equity Challenge currently being hosted by United Way of Wisconsin.

Join other seasoned development professionals (10+ years) to exchange ideas, discuss development trends, share frustrations, and learn more ways to galvanize the power of philanthropy to address critical needs.

Talk informally about grant writing, grantmakers, grant management, and pretty much whatever fundraising topics the group may want to bring up.

Talk informally about grant writing, grantmakers, grant management, and pretty much whatever fundraising topics the group may want to bring up.

Start your month out recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

Join other seasoned development professionals (10+ years) to exchange ideas, discuss development trends, share frustrations, and learn more ways to galvanize the power of philanthropy to address critical needs. Our next meeting we’ll discuss Foundation Giving focusing on collaborating with other organizations, support for DEI Initiatives, national funding organizations and funding resources plus other hot topics members are interested in…

Talk informally about grant writing, grantmakers, grant management, and pretty much whatever fundraising topics the group may want to bring up.

This is a chance to ask questions, meet the AFP membership committee, vent about the challenges of networking while working virtually, and simply learn more about how you can maximize your membership. 

Talk informally about grant writing, grantmakers, grant management, and pretty much whatever fundraising topics the group may want to bring up.

Join other seasoned development professionals (10+ years) to exchange ideas, discuss development trends, share frustrations, and learn more ways to galvanize the power of philanthropy to address critical needs.  Our next meeting we’ll discuss Establishing Relationships with Foundations and Grant Writing Tips plus other hot topics members are interested in discussing.

Talk informally about grant writing, grantmakers, grant management, and pretty much whatever fundraising topics the group may want to bring up.

AFP’s I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) initiative aims to create a fundraising profession that is not only diverse but also inclusive and equitable.  The I.D.E.A. SIG will begin working toward this goal by reflecting on the 21 Week Equity Challenge currently being hosted by United Way of Wisconsin.

These online sessions are a chance to network and connect, ask for advice or feedback from fellow professionals, and learn from other local professionals. This month, Lori Hayes, Manager of Community Volunteerism, with United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County will join us for recognition of Volunteer Appreciation Month and talk about volunteer trends, virtual volunteerism, and welcoming volunteers back for onsite service.

Talk informally about grant writing, grantmakers, grant management, and pretty much whatever fundraising topics the group may want to bring up.