Opening the Door to Major Gifts: Mastering the Discovery Call

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An Ode to Our Mentoring Program

If you want to be a mentor Or perhaps a protege You must apply NEXT FRIDAY So click here without delay!

An NPD Nomination Can Lead to Great Things

There is still time to nominate your favorite volunteer, your top donor or a well-respected fundraising colleague for a National Philanthropy Day Award. The process is easy and the rewards to your organization are priceless! If you’re skeptical check out what AFP member Shavonn Montgomery Brown has…

NPD is Going Virtual!

The 2020 National Philanthropy Day Committee is excited to share with you that we are thinking creatively and working collaboratively to plan a special celebration in November, in the context of our current world. It is going to look a little different this year, since we can’t be together in…

NPD Award Nominations DUE

Honor Philanthropists and Fundraisers - Call for Nominations for NPD Awards Nominations are being accepted through April 29 for National Philanthropy Day 2022. We are looking forward to celebrating the incredible work local philanthropists, organizations, and professional fundraisers are…

NPD Award Nominations Due

An awards nomination is tops on a list of 45 easy ways to cultivate high-value donors, according to an article in Fundraising Success Magazine. At AFPSEWI we could not agree more! Show appreciation for all that your donors and volunteers do for your organization by nominating them for a National…

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A New Year, A New Board

It is a great honor to have been elected to serve as the next president of our chapter and I want to thank those who have served over this past year for their hard work and dedication.

NEW! Seasoned Professionals Group

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?

NEW! National Philanthropy Day Impact Awards

The Impact Awards will be presented at the 2019 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon to recognize the important work that goes on ‘behind the scenes’ and to celebrate the Art of Philanthropy. In the coming weeks, AFP SEWI will be seeking member nominations for the following awards:

New Member Orientation Virtual Coffee

New member? Thinking of joining AFP? You could even be a 12-year AFP veteran and still learning something new about your benefits when you attend Membership 101! Join us virtually for an overview and introductions over coffee. 

New Member Mingle

This is a chance to ask questions, meet the AFP membership committee, vent about the challenges of networking while working virtually, and simply learn more about how you can maximize your membership. 

NEW Grant Opportunity for Metro Milwaukee

Deadline April 22, 2019! One metro Milwaukee not-for-profit will receive an unrestricted grant of up to $50,000, made possible by the fundraising efforts of the Wisconsin Athletic Club.

No need for a New Year’s Resolution – We are inherently driven to help each other!

Each year, approximately 40% of Americans create New Year’s resolutions. Life goals to be healthier, happier, and overall better than the previous year. As we enter 2022, we face a start much like 2021- we are still in the ebbs and flows of health and economic uncertainty. As a result, resolutions…

National Philanthropy Day Panelists Call for Systemic Change

In response to questions from the moderator and attendees, panelists reflected on what it will take to achieve meaningful change. Major takeaways included...

National Philanthropy Day Date Set: Volunteers needed now

National Philanthropy Day (NPD) is the day that thousands of people around the world come together to put that word into action as well as to recognize the many people who have contributed to making our society a better place. On November 13, 2018, we will be celebrating our 40th Anniversary in the…

National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon To Be Held in Person

The annual Association of Fundraising Professionals of Southeastern Wisconsin (AFPSEWI) National Philanthropy luncheon is back! After convening virtually last year due to the pandemic, local community leaders will gather in person on Tuesday, November 9 at the Pfister Hotel to celebrate the power…

National Philanthropy Day Is Artfully Approaching!

The National Philanthropy Day committee is working hard, and we are pleased to announce plentiful opportunities for members to show their talents, and contribute to the celebration on Tuesday, November 12, at the Pfister Hotel. Here are some quick updates:

National Philanthropy Day 2024

November 12, 2024 Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee 4:30 PM Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres 5:15 pm Awards presentation   Register Now…

National Philanthropy Day 2024

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…

National Philanthropy Day 2023

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…

National Philanthropy Day 2023

November 15, 2023 Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee 11:15 am Pre-event Networking 12:00 pm Awards Luncheon   National…

National Philanthropy Day 2022

November 15, 2022 Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee 11:15 am Pre-event Networking 12:00 pm Awards Luncheon   National…