The ABCs of Advancing Your Career

About the Event

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?

Maureen Schuerman, who has 27 years of experience as a fundraiser, nonprofit CEO and business owner has hired and guided many fundraising professionals as they seek even greater challenge and fulfillment in their careers.

In this session you will learn:

  • The ABCs of advancing your career:  Ambition, Branding, Confidence.
  • The paths you can take to achieve leadership positions in fundraising.
  • The key knowledge you need to negotiate your salary offers.

Join us for a lively session that will help you identify, prepare for, and secure your dream jobs in fundraising over the entire course of your career.

Event Details

Event Dates
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United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County
225 W Vine St, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
Erin, Chapter Administrator
414.399.0281 | chapteradmin@afpsewi.org

Who Should Attend? 

This brown bag lunch educational session is geared towards the "developing" fundraising professional - anyone who's been in the field for less than 10 years, is returning to the field after taking a break, or is new to their position within fundraising.

Cost:

Free to AFP members and non-members.

RSVP Required: 

To reserve your spot, send an email to SIGs@afpsewi.org with your full name and organization before Friday, November 3rd.

About Our Presenter:

Maureen Schuerman has raised over $160 million dollars as a fundraiser and as a consultant to campaigns.  She is an award-winning nonprofit CEO and enjoys helping people succeed.  Maureen has been based in Milwaukee for almost all of her career and currently runs Success In Philanthropy, (www.SuccessInPhilanthropy.com) a consulting firm for nonprofits and Wickedly Wholesome, (www.WickedlyWholesome.com) a gluten-free cookie company.  She adores her two children, lives for chocolate, and plays tennis outdoors any chance she gets.