Charitable Giving Strategies for Donor Engagement and Development

Join us for an engaging morning exploring charitable giving strategies! Learn, share, and grow with other local fundraising professionals at our March education session. 

Chapter Zooms to Fill Fundraisers' Connectivity Gap

There was a surprise embedded in the results of the May survey of AFPSEWI members, and the chapter has responded with a new initiative that provides a creative new angle on AFP member benefit.

Chapter Changes

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to announce our Chapter Administrator, Erin Richardson, has resigned to pursue new career opportunities.

CFRE (Virtual) Coffee Chat

Wherever you’re at with your CFRE journey, join us to learn more about what the CFRE signifies, why it matters to your work, and what you can do to achieve this honor.

CFRE Review Course

This Review Course offers development professionals an opportunity to review the main components of a complete fundraising program. It is a two-day, intensive program that provides an overview of skills, techniques, and program components based on fundraising experience at the five-year level.…

CFRE Certification & Credits

Are you interested in getting certified? The AFP SEWI chapter is organizing those interested in a discussion and study group. Please contact us to learn more. To help you earn the credits needed for the certification and recertification process, our chapter’s educational programming is submitted…

Certify Your Excellence!

Have you ever thought about what your next career move would be? Or wondered how you would set yourself apart from other non-profit job seekers? If so, then it’s time to consider pursuing your CFRE and becoming a Certified Fundraising Executive.

Case Studies: 24 Turn Around Campaigns

Campbell & Company

Business and Project Manager

Building a Holistic Approach to Grant Seeking

Building Donor Loyalty: How to Double Your Major Gift Revenue

BTC Funds Granted – and a reminder of a benefit for YOU!

Each year, BE the CAUSE is the cooperative, annual giving campaign of the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy and U.S. AFP Chapters. Each year, a percentage of the dollars donated by AFP Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter members are granted back to the Chapter to be used for a local project. This year, we…

Bringing Focus to Fundraising through Prospect Research

January Educational Luncheon: Prospect research empowers fundraisers with the information they need to ask for the right gift from the right donor at the right time to fund the right initiative. 

Breakfast with a Grantmaker

February Educational Breakfast: Grantmakers and grantseekers have often expressed the desire to share information on the nonprofit sector. In this speed dating style breakfast, attendees will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from foundations and corporate giving programs to exchange…

Breakfast with a Grantmaker

February Educational Breakfast: Grantmakers and grantseekers have often expressed the desire to share information on the nonprofit sector. In this speed dating style breakfast, attendees will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from foundations and corporate giving programs to exchange…

Board Archetypes

March Educational Luncheon: Your boldest ideas and your biggest gifts almost always depend on the leadership of your board, so how can you make the most of your board members' passion and capabilities?

Beyond the Buzzwords: Proven Digital Strategies for Fundraising

On Beyond Social: Inbound Marketing for Fundraisers

Baker Street Consulting Group

As a leader in effective fundraising and relationship building, Baker Street Consulting Group is committed to advancing the philanthropic missions and visions of large and small nonprofit organizations throughout Wisconsin. We’re passionate about guiding our nonprofit partners to success, because…

Badger Group

The Badger Group, a woman-owned small business, is a print and marketing company specializing in targeted direct mail and integrated digital media for businesses and nonprofits. Our marketing, design, and print services help customers create print materials that fit their brand and budget. We…

Authenticity, Creativity, and SINGING?!

AFP SEWI Superuser here, ready to tell you all about the Best and Worst of this year’s ICON conference. ICON is the annual international fundraising conference organized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. This year, it featured 215 of the best and brightest fundraisers in the business…

Attendees Learn About Best Practices During the Pandemic and Beyond

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect the nonprofit world, it’s necessary to revisit principles and best practices. Fundraisers gathered Dec. 9 for roundtable sessions covering a myriad of topics in light of our current fundraising environment. Hosts covered six topics.

Asking for Anything – Artfully

September Educational Luncheon: Join us to hear “The Artful Asker”, Marcy Heim. Marcy is a nationally-known speaker who is a proud resident of the Badger State. She will share her expertise on “Asking for Anything – Artfully”.

Ask a Seasoned Veteran!

December Annual Meeting and Educational Luncheon: Ask a Seasoned Veteran! Pick 3 – there is sure to be something for everyone! Topics will range from: Small Shops – How to do it all; Mentorship; Donor Advised Funds; Corporate Event Sponsorships; Working with Boards; How to Capture the Right Data –…