Conferences & Workshops

Fundraising Day Wisconsin Scholarships

AFPSEWI is excited to announce two full scholarships covering registration for this year’s Fundraising Day Wisconsin Conference (FDWI) on June 18 at American Family Insurance in Madison! Co-hosted by AFP’s Wisconsin chapters, this full-day conference promises to be an excellent opportunity to learn from nationally-known presenters and network with area development professionals. 

Scholarship application deadline: Friday, May 24 before 4:00 p.m.

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Registration in the conference includes a full day of professional development opportunities.

Grab and Go breakfast will be available from 7:30 am - 8:30 am. Lunch will be served from 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm and offers the chance to mingle with attendees and network.

Join other Wisconsin AFP chapter members on Tuesday, June 20 from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm at American Family Insurance (6000 American Parkway, Madison, WI 53783) for Fundraising Day Wisconsin! This educational and inspiring day includes morning and closing keynote speakers and breakout sessions, where you'll learn innovative best practices and network with fellow nonprofit professionals from across the state! Early bird registration is happening now!

Professional development doesn’t end with a training session. As you continue to pursue new ideas and invest in your mission, join your colleagues for some chatter and beverages. We will join together in-person to relax, recharge, and celebrate the steps forward we have taken. 

As fundraisers everywhere grapple with how to incorporate, challenge and move forward with IDEA principles, we invite you to hear from two women on the forefront of this work. Liz LeClair is the current Chair for AFP Women’s Initiative and uses her platform and voice to call to action. Birgit Burton will be the first African American woman to serve as AFP Global’s Board Chair and is the founder of the AADO (African American Development Officers). Birgit brings her personal fundraising story to the conversation. Both women are on a mission to shift the profession’s culture to one where it is truly a place open to all.

How we diversify our fundraising to welcome donors from every background. As fundraisers we talk about our internal culture of philanthropy and then we often talk about the culture of philanthropy that is present in our community. Join this discussion to hear from panelists who have philanthropic experiences from different regions and cultures of the world. They will share the similarities and differences to their cultures and give fundraisers an idea of how to respectfully talk about philanthropy with individuals who identify with a variety of cultures. 

Diversifying fundraising strategies helps us meet goals despite the most unexpected conditions. Planned giving has the power to transform organizations and sustain their success for years to come. In this session, dive into the nitty gritty and learn practical steps you can take (even if you are a one-person shop!) to overcome common misconceptions and build a planned giving program that appeals to a variety of donors of all age groups.

Topics covered include why it is so important to do holiday campaigns, when to do them and how to effectively use the last six weeks of the year for your nonprofits success. We will also discuss and learn about effective direct mail, online solicitations, and end of year solicitations during the November/December period.

With her infectious energy and diverse leadership experience, Terri shares everyday strategies to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and/or non-profit board. Participants will leave with the skills needed to lead and inspire a team of people who want to ignite change in their organizations or communities.

Although a vibrant digital presence is essential today, organizations settle for so little when mere online connections take the place of authentic relationships developed around shared values. Register today and join Fundraising Day Wisconsin and Otto Reinisch for the conversation!

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. Whether or not you plan to take the CFRE exam, these best practices will benefit your career.

Bringing National Talent to Your Backyard! To register, meet the speakers, and learn more about Fundraising Day Wisconsin, visit us online at www.fundraisingdaywi.com

Bringing National Talent to Your Backyard! To register, meet the speakers, and learn more about Fundraising Day Wisconsin, visit us online at www.fundraisingdaywi.com

Bringing National Talent to Your Backyard! Check back for details on how to register, meet the speakers, and learn more about Fundraising Day Wisconsin, visit us online at www.fundraisingdaywi.com

Bringing National Talent to Your Backyard! Check back for details on how to register, meet the speakers, and learn more about Fundraising Day Wisconsin . . .