AFP is More Than Membership

When we are up against such large challenges, it’s more important than ever to cling to the wisdom of our colleagues, lean on our professional network, and think about our work in new ways.

AFP Mentorship Program

Apply by 4/6 for personal/professional development opportunity

AFP Members Virtual Speed Networking

Back by popular demand!  Many of us miss the quick connections that develop during face-to-face programming.  Brush off your networking skills and join us for a face-paced virtual speed networking event!  Attendees will rotate through several breakout rooms during the program and will have an…

An AFP Member You Should Know

AFP SEWI Chapter – Member Profile of the Month Does AFP participation hold the key to your organization’s next $1 million gift? It did for Dan Mueller.

AFP International Conference: Three Go For Free

The AFP Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the recipients of scholarships to attend the 2018 AFP International Fundraising Conference.

AFP Global FAQs

  The Association of Fundraising Professionals (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) is the largest professional fundraising network in the world! And one of the greatest benefits of AFP membership is the opportunity to network - to exchange information with one's peers, to…

AFP Global

  Striving to stimulate a world of generosity and positive social good through fundraising best practice   For 50 years, AFP has been the standard-bearer for professionalism in fundraising. AFP International has inspired global change and supported efforts that generated over $1 trillion. AFP’s…

AFP Friendraising

The last two years have made it challenging for those of us in the business of building relationships.  Many of you have shared that you are missing the one-on-one interactions and new connections that happen at in-person events.  That’s why we’re introducing a new opportunity to interact with…

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…

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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