Special Interest Groups

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.

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.

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

 End your month recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

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.

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.

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.

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

 End your month recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

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.

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.

Many of us are wrestling with how to be more inclusive in our work, encourage diversity among staff and donors, build equity in our organizations, and increase access in our communities.  Join us as we once again walk through the United Way 21 Week Equity Challenge and apply the concepts we're learning about to our professional and personal lives. 

Many of us are wrestling with how to be more inclusive in our work, encourage diversity among staff and donors, build equity in our organizations, and increase access in our communities.  Join us as we once again walk through the United Way 21 Week Equity Challenge and apply the concepts we're learning about to our professional and personal lives. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

AFP’s I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) initiative aims to create a fundraising profession that is not only diverse but also inclusive and equitable.  The I.D.E.A. SIG will begin working toward this goal by reflecting on the 21 Week Equity Challenge currently being hosted by United Way of Wisconsin.

AFP’s I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) initiative aims to create a fundraising profession that is not only diverse but also inclusive and equitable.  The I.D.E.A. SIG will begin working toward this goal by reflecting on the 21 Week Equity Challenge currently being hosted by United Way of Wisconsin.

AFP’s I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) initiative aims to create a fundraising profession that is not only diverse but also inclusive and equitable.  The I.D.E.A. SIG will begin working toward this goal by reflecting on the 21 Week Equity Challenge currently being hosted by United Way of Wisconsin.

AFP’s I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) initiative aims to create a fundraising profession that is not only diverse but also inclusive and equitable.  The I.D.E.A. SIG will begin working toward this goal by reflecting on the 21 Week Equity Challenge currently being hosted by United Way of Wisconsin.

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.

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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?

Start your month out recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

Start your month out recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

Start your month out recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

Start your month out recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

Start your month out recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

Start your month out recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

Start your month out recharged and refreshed with the Emerging Professionals Group. This special interest group is a collective of emerging fundraisers who share ideas on a myriad of development topics. We talk informally about all things fundraising.

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.

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.

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. 

AFP’s new Seasoned Development Professional Group, facilitated by Michele Weinschrott, will be discussing virtual meetings –platforms, sponsorships, length, timing and more. Each meeting focuses on a specific topic plus other hot topics members are interested in discussing.

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. This month, bring your questions and share out about how you are planning your Fall Appeal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hosted by the Developing Professionals Special Interest Group: You have chosen fundraising as a career. Now what? Bridgette Frommell of the Wisconsin Humane Society will walk you through the stages of fundraising. Learn how to build a plan for success and make a donor’s dream come true!

Hosted by the Developing Professionals Special Interest Group: Presenters: Dave Siewert and Susan Schultze of Make-A-Wish Foundation of America

Hosted by the Developing Professionals Special Interest Group: In the fundraising world, we all know how important our time is with donors. In this brown-bag session learn how your organization can capitalize on that time through events and make it a meaningful and substantive touchpoint for your donors. Hope you can join!

Hosted by the Developing Professionals Special Interest Group: When your annual appeal falls short of expectations and your fiscal year goal and limited budget have you stressed, don’t worry, there are solutions! This session will present cost-effective ideas to help you meet your fundraising goal as well as best practices to set yourself up for future success, regardless of the size of your organization.

Hosted by the Developing Professionals Special Interest Group: Crafting a strong grant proposal is much more than just a fundraising task.  Grant writing articulates how a non-profit organization fulfills its mission and envisions how it creates and implements solutions to community needs.

Hosted by the Developing Professionals Special Interest Group: How do you want your career to grow? Once you answer that question, how will you get there?

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

Hosted by the Developing Professionals Special Interest Group: If you cringe when you hear the word “PowerPoint,” this is for you.

Hosted by the Developing Professionals Special Interest Group: In 1915, a small group of generous and visionary Milwaukee leaders believed in the power of philanthropy to change the lives of people in our community. By creating the then Milwaukee Foundation, they fashioned a way for a permanent pool of charitable resources to be used to address the community’s most pressing issues. More than 100 years later...

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.

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.