AFP Foundation Be the Cause – meet the Blackbaud Challenge!

When Dan Mueller of ARCW landed a $1 million gift from a brand new donor, he credited AFP with the idea that led to the gift. Your professional growth moment might not be as dramatic as Dan’s, but I’ll bet you have one –

AFP Foundation Be the Cause – Join us in 2017!

Last year, our chapter benefitted directly from the AFP Foundation by being able to award a Chamberlain Scholarship to attend the International Conference in San Francisco. Additionally, our chapter grant from the AFP Foundation supported membership scholarships, awarded this summer and…

AFP Foundation Be the Cause

You may have recently received a letter from the AFP Foundation, asking for your support of the 2017 Be the Cause Campaign. What exactly is Be the Cause and why is it important that we support it?

AFP Connect Online Chat Forum

  WELCOME   Do you have a problem that could use some crowdsourcing? Ready to start connecting with your AFPSEWI peers? Then click the "Connect" buttons below...or read on to learn how to use this fantastic resource...! We encourage you to explore and to participate!  We too are learning how to…

AFP and Milwaukee Business Journal Team Up to Advance Philanthropy

Americans gave more than $373 billion to charity in 2015 – a new record, according to the Giving Institute’s Giving USA report released last week. Clearly, philanthropy is not just a uniquely American force for building community – it’s also big business. So to promote a robust culture of…

AFP After Work Aftermath

More than 50 AFP members and guests came together to enjoy the view at BLU on Monday, July 17 to celebrate summer, each other and the spirit of philanthropy.

AFP After Work

NEW EVENT! Join us for the view at Blu! 10% of all drink proceeds and 100% of tips will go to a chapter member's non-profit!

Advocate and Ally: Racial Equity Calls Philanthropy to Take a Stand

Our AFP chapter is committed to join the movement toward a just society where there is inclusion and equity. But how do we get there?

ADA Notice

The AFP, Southeastern WI Chapter (AFPSEWI) aims to provide full accessibility to our programs, services, and activities unless doing so changes the fundamental nature of the program, service, or activity or it creates an undue administrative or financial burden. If you are not able to access any…

Access: It means more than opening a door

When AFP Global presented the challenge to its chapters to weave inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (I.D.E.A.) into everything they do, our chapter embraced the challenge because we want our chapter to reflect the diverse richness of the community.  The Association of Fundraising…

About Our Chapter

  WE'RE A PROUD AFP CHAPTER   Founded in 1973, the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter is one of 230 chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the largest association of professional fundraisers in the world.  All AFP chapters are first and foremost communities that foster the…

About Us

  STAY CURRENT   Keep up with the latest developments in AFPSEWI and philanthropy across the region. AFPSEWI volunteers collect the news you need and curate it for easy reference…

Abbey Group Ltd.

Abbey Group Ltd. was founded in 1992 with the purpose of serving non-profits. We are experts in resource development, philanthropy management, board and executive development, business succession planning, and family business services.

6 Steps to Creating a Written Fundraising Plan

40th Annual National Philanthropy Day® Celebration

Get your tickets today! 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…

21st Century Grant Applications

Members Only Event: Online Webinar Watch Party - 21st Century Grant Applications: Knowing what to say and how to say it in a short grant application is the focus of this session. The techniques discussed will help you craft successful paper and paperless proposal narratives.

21st Century Grant Applications

2021 National Philanthropy Day

The 43rd Annual National Philanthropy Day! Join us for "Meeting the Moment" 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,…

2021 Member Kudos

Our members are amazing! Every day they do things that make a huge impact in our community and the world. See what AFP Southeastern fundraisers have been up to.

2020 Wisconsin Gives Report & Annual Meeting

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…

2020 National Philanthropy Day: The Role of Philanthropy in Racial Equity and Inclusion

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…

2020 National Philanthropy Day

  "Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary." ---Dr. Martin Luther King Jr…

2019 National Philanthropy Day Celebration

2019 National Philanthropy Day Celebration - "The Art of Philanthropy" --- Honorees were recognized at a luncheon on Tuesday, November 12th, themed, “The Art of Philanthropy” at the Pfister Hotel. The luncheon celebrated philanthropy and emphasized its impact on community improvement and…

2019 National Philanthropy Day

The 41st Annual National Philanthropy Day! Join us for "The Art of Philanthropy" 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…

2019 Fundraising Wisconsin Conference

Fundraising Day WI 2019 included national and international fundraising speakers. Over 400 professional fundraisers and nonprofit leaders from Milwaukee, Madison, Wisconsin, and Illinois convened to hone their fundraising skills, network, and learn from thought leaders. These fundraisers and…