Past Events

The Emerging Professionals Group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

December Educational Virtual Breakfast and Vote -  Wisconsin Philanthropy Network will share findings on their bi-annual report. An opportunity to learn about opinion and changing perspective from the funding community around Wisconsin. PLUS, the AFPSEWI membership will vote for the 2021 board slate. Attendees will all receive a PDF copy of WPN's 2020 report "Philanthropy Rising: Responding to Pressing Challenges and Reimagining Futures."

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.

These online sessions are a chance to network and connect, ask for advice or feedback from fellow professionals, and learn from other local professionals.

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

Are you interested in networking with 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.

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 will focus on Strategies to Keep Positive and Productive During COVID and the Holiday Season.

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

The Emerging Professionals Group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

On November 10th, 12 noon - 1:15 pm, the AFPSEWI will bring you an important online discussion on Philanthropy's Role in Advancing Equity, Inclusion, and Systemic Change. Each of our panelists can tell a personal and organizational story about their journey toward racial equity and systems change – stories that can inspire similar journeys for each of us.

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 will focus on planning for 2021. 

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

The Emerging Professionals Group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising. At this round table we will share ways we are thinking about donor cultivation and stewardship during this time. Come with ideas and questions to brainstorm together on how we can be creative in this very virtual time. View Details

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 session's host, Lisa Breitsprecker, CFRE, Senior Development Officer at Mount Mary University will be continuing the conversation on ethical fundraising and organizational practices and policies.

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

Join our panel of experts as we explore ethics in 2020. We’ll be looking at ethics through the lens of diversity, inclusion and racial justice; looking through the lens of wealth and power while soliciting and accepting contributions from individuals and institutions amid heightened social consciousness; dealing with controversial donors; and what ethical challenges have come to the forefront in this current environment.  

Are you interested in networking with 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? AFP’s new Seasoned Development Professional Group, facilitated by Michele Weinschrott, will be discussing year end appeals during COVID and the election and 2021 planning plus other hot topics members are…

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.

New member? Thinking of joining AFP? You could even be a 12-year AFP veteran and still learning something new about your benefits when you attend Membership 101! Join us virtually for an overview and introductions over coffee. 

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