National Philanthropy Day Panelists Call for Systemic Change

In response to questions from the moderator and attendees, panelists reflected on what it will take to achieve meaningful change. Major takeaways included...

National Philanthropy Day Date Set: Volunteers needed now

National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to put that word into action as well as to recognize the many people who have contributed to making our society a better place. On November 13, 2018, we will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary in the…

National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon To Be Held in Person

The annual Association of Fundraising Professionals of Southeastern Wisconsin (AFPSEWI) National Philanthropy luncheon is back! After convening virtually last year due to the pandemic, local community leaders will gather in person on Tuesday, November 9 at the Pfister Hotel to celebrate the power…

National Philanthropy Day Is Artfully Approaching!

The National Philanthropy Day committee is working hard, and we are pleased to announce plentiful opportunities for members to show their talents, and contribute to the celebration on Tuesday, November 12, at the Pfister Hotel. Here are some quick updates:

National Philanthropy Day 2024

National Philanthropy Day is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the impact of philanthropy in the world around us.  It's a day to honor those people active in the philanthropic community who have made our lives, our communities, and our world a better place. National…

National Philanthropy Day 2023

National Philanthropy Day is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the impact of philanthropy in the world around us.  It's a day to honor those people active in the philanthropic community who have made our lives, our communities, and our world a better place. National…

National Philanthropy Day 2023

November 15, 2023 Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee 11:15 am Pre-event Networking 12:00 pm Awards Luncheon   National…

National Philanthropy Day 2022

November 15, 2022 Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee 11:15 am Pre-event Networking 12:00 pm Awards Luncheon   National…

National Philanthropy Day 2022

National Philanthropy Day is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the impact of philanthropy in the world around us.  It's a day to honor those people active in the philanthropic community who have made our lives, our communities, and our world a better place. National…

National Philanthropy Day 101 - Virtual Q&A

Learn how to get the most out of National Philanthropy Day for your organization, meet the NPD team, and get answers to questions you may have about the nomination process and the other four ways to participate in this year's celebration.

National Philanthropy Day

Thursday, November 20, 2025! Celebrating Those Who Make a Difference in Our Community Bucyrus Club & Event Center—South Milwaukee, WI, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m…

More Than A Meeting

Though virtual networking and learning continues as the method to meet the needs of AFP members we have decided to provide opportunities that are 'more than just a meeting.’ Find out what the fuss is all about...

Morally speaking, is philanthropy inevitable?

Is morality the same everywhere?  And does it inevitably lead to philanthropy? Insight on those two intriguing questions comes from a recent University of Oxford study of ethics across 60 societies.  Researchers concluded that seven morals -- remarkably uniform throughout humankind – evolved in…

Monthly Giving - Creating Community and Inspiring Donors

A monthly giving program can give your nonprofit a reliable income stream from dedicated donors. Do you want to start up a monthly giving program or have you already tried and it just hasn’t gone anywhere? Join us for a panel discussion where panelists share the details on their program – best…

Monthly Chapter Updates

  MILWAUKEE'S PULSE OF PHILANTHROPY   Stay up to date on what's happening locally! Every second or third Thursday of the month the AFPSEWI committees and volunteers put together a newsletter that is Milwaukee's pulse of philanthropy. You can read our latest On Philanthropy Milwaukee Business…

Money Wellness: Unleash the Power to Big Gifts

Be Mindful… Be Respectful… Be Aware!

As I researched fundraising topics for this article, a social media post pop-up distracted me. The post occurred on an informational platform for families of students at my child’s university. Social media has become an important tool for non-profit professionals like me, but today I saw first-…

Mimi Laflin, President

Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine profiles AFPSEWI as builder of philanthropy!

When Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine planned an article on our region’s culture of philanthropy, where did they turn for insight? Our local AFP chapter, of course!

Milwaukee Business Journal article: Strengthening Economic Competitiveness -- through Philanthropy?

Wisconsin businesses are hiring, and that is good news! According to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate in June was Milwaukee County is 5.6%…higher than the nation and balance of state, but moving in the right direction. An example of…

Milwaukee Business Journal

Millennial Motivation: What Makes Millennial Want to Give

Michelle Strode, Chair Membership

MGIC

A Message to our Members: Empower. Strengthen. Transform.

By serving fundraisers, AFP also serves our community. Because every fundraiser shares one mission: as we secure the resources that allow area nonprofits to do good, we also help generous community members act on hopes for a better world.