Past Events

Please join us for an inclusive and lively conversation about all things grants as well as to connect with and build relationships with other fundraising professionals.

Join us for our annual AFP SEWI business meeting and then hear from Tony Shields as he shares information from Wisconsin Philanthropy Network’s 2024 Wisconsin Gives Report! Created every two years, the Wisconsin Gives Report provides an in-depth look at the state’s philanthropic sector. It provides an analysis of survey results from Grantmakers across Wisconsin along with data and trends from national studies, statewide philanthropic best…

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.

Please join us for an inclusive and lively conversation about all things grants as well as to connect with and build relationships with other fundraising professionals.

The Emerging Development Leaders Group is a place to learn, grow and offer advice. Emerging Development Leaders show an interest in developing themselves and their own capabilities, and also have the ability and interest in developing, mentoring, and supporting others in the profession based on their experiences.

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.

Please join us for an inclusive and lively conversation about all things grants as well as to connect with and build relationships with other fundraising professionals.

Join us for a four-part conversation around trust-based philanthropy. In this third session, we’ll delve into an open dialogue that explores the traditional methods of collective giving within the non-profit sector. Recognizing our donors as partners, we’ll discuss how their engagement is instrumental in advancing or hindering our shared goals. We’ll share our experiences in fostering these crucial conversations and examine how we can leverage…

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 place. National Philanthropy Day, or NPD, celebrates the charitable work that EVERYONE does to make a difference and create impact in their communities.

Executive Directors and CEOs wear so many hats! In addition to steering an organization and managing its operations, they also play a pivotal role in raising money. If you lead an organization and fundraising is just one of the many things you do, the Organizational Leaders Group offers a safe space for you to share ideas.  

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.

Please join us for an inclusive and lively conversation about all things grants as well as to connect with and build relationships with other fundraising professionals.

The Emerging Development Leaders Group is a place to learn, grow and offer advice. Emerging Development Leaders show an interest in developing themselves and their own capabilities, and also have the ability and interest in developing, mentoring, and supporting others in the profession based on their experiences.

Grants, events, major gifts, direct mail appeals, oh my! Join us for an engaging workshop where we explore how to create a development plan that prioritizes your time and energy while also improving ROI and meeting big goals.

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.

Please join us for an inclusive and lively conversation about all things grants as well as to connect with and build relationships with other fundraising professionals.

The Emerging Development Leaders Group is a place to learn, grow and offer advice. Emerging Development Leaders show an interest in developing themselves and their own capabilities, and also have the ability and interest in developing, mentoring, and supporting others in the profession based on their experiences.

Executive Directors and CEOs wear so many hats! In addition to steering an organization and managing its operations, they also play a pivotal role in raising money. If you lead an organization and fundraising is just one of the many things you do, the Organizational Leaders Group offers a safe space for you to share ideas.  

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.

Please join us for an inclusive and lively conversation about all things grants as well as to connect with and build relationships with other fundraising professionals.

The Emerging Development Leaders Group is a place to learn, grow and offer advice. Emerging Development Leaders show an interest in developing themselves and their own capabilities, and also have the ability and interest in developing, mentoring, and supporting others in the profession based on their experiences.

Join us for an engaging professional development workshop on the transformative potential of AI. This session will provide an introduction to AI, explore its ethical implications and risks, and highlight innovative uses and possibilities within the fundraising sector. Participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm and converse on how AI can be integrated into their practices, and receive valuable resources to further their learning. Don't…

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.

Please join us for an inclusive and lively conversation about all things grants as well as to connect with and build relationships with other fundraising professionals.

Join us for a four-part conversation around trust-based philanthropy. As fundraisers, we’ll explore how centering the individuals we serve can lead to more impactful and equitable outcomes – and how foundations help or hinder those efforts. Let’s challenge norms, share insights, and reimagine roles in fostering trust within the philanthropic ecosystem.