Membership Moments

There’s a friendly debate among seasoned AFP members about who has been a member the longest.  Membership records don’t always clear up the confusion.  (If you’ve ever tried to renew your membership after lapsing for even a short time, you’ll understand why.  This is also a good reminder to renew…

Membership FAQs

  The Association of Fundraising Professionals (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) is the largest professional fundraising network in the world! And one of the greatest benefits of AFP membership is the opportunity to network - to exchange information with one's peers, to…

Membership Event & Webinar Watch: "Board Bloom"

Spring is the perfect time to turn over a new leaf.  Join AFPSEWI for this free session for members and prospective members to network, learn about AFP, watch a webinar together and launch our 2023 Mentor-Mentee Program! 

Membership benefits...how far will they take you?

Why did I join AFP? Early in my career, I worked in small shops and was often the only Development staffer – and AFP provided not only the tips and tricks and educational resources to help me learn how to do my job well, but also the camaraderie and necessary support through an amazing network of…

Membership 101 & Member Social

New member? Thinking of joining AFP? You could even be a 15-year AFP veteran and still learning something new about your benefits when you attend Membership 101! Join us for the spring Member Social after the 101!

Membership 101 & Member Social

Members and guests gathered at the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel on April 23 for networking with new friends and old, tasty food and drink, and a fabulous rooftop sunset.

Member Testimonials

  AFP Membership - Career Development and Support Network   Membership in AFP affords a wide variety of professional benefits. Locally, AFP provides access to the largest network of professional fundraisers in all of Southeastern Wisconsin. AFP members discuss why they joined AFP and the value…

Member and Prospective Member Social

Celebrate the end of summer with AFP friends. Bring a group or come alone, there’s sure to be great conversation! Registration includes 2 drinks and light appetizers. Special - if you bring a potential AFP member, your name will go in a drawing for a $100 gift card - please register your guest…

Member and Prospective Member Social

Join us at Corvina Wine for a soirée that's all about connecting and celebrating the AFP community! Register for just $5 and indulge in a complimentary drink and delectable light appetizers. But that's not all! For every prospective AFP member you bring along, you'll earn yourself a raffle ticket…

Member and Prospective Member Social

Join us at Corvina Wine for a soirée that's all about connecting and celebrating the AFP community! Register for just $10 and indulge in a complimentary drink and delectable light appetizers. But that's not all! For every prospective AFP member you bring along, you'll earn one chance to win a $100…

Meeting the Moment of Thankfulness

Approximately 270 people gathered together to celebrate eight individuals that made an impact by Meeting the Moment. These 2021 National Philanthropy Day Award Recipients, supported by family, friends, and colleagues shared their stories and gratitude. Gratitude was the highlight of the event on…

Meet Rikki Starich Harry: An AFP vet joins AFPSEWI

Rikki gets acquainted with AFP SEWI at the recent Membership 101 event

Meaningful Diverse Inclusion

AFP members tuned in on January 28 for a webinar where diversity-focused fundraisers shared case studies and discussed the importance of and opportunities provided by, inclusion in the charitable sector.

Maximizing Member Benefit

  Get the most from your investment   Whether you’re a long-time AFP member or just considering joining, membership value is important to you. Membership is a significant investment (even if your dues are paid by your employer) because receiving full benefit also requires the investment of time…

Maximizing Impact Through Key Metrics

Metrics on any level are important. At a basic level, they help track progress towards goals. More importantly, they give you both the data to make informed decisions, help you build off your successes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Metrics can also show donors the tangible impact…

Maximize Opportunities while Minimizing Cost

AFPSEWI Chapter Scholarship committee is now accepting applications for membership scholarships.  This year our Chapter is pleased to open this opportunity up to active and lapsed members as well as the usual new members. Apply via email by June 11 for consideration. 

Managing 360 in a Generationally Diverse Fundraising Environment

October Educational Luncheon: A panel discussion on the topic of Managing 360 in generationally diverse and dynamic fundraising environments. Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y, and everyone in between.

Making the most of community partnerships: expand your prospect pool and find fun, new ways to cultivate donors

September Educational Luncheon: The work of non-profits is reflected in art because life’s successes and challenges are reflected in art. Draw the connection for your donors and prospects with strategic community partnerships.

Making the Case for Resource Investment

October Educational Luncheon: For development operations of all sizes, one of the ever-present challenges to senior leadership is making the case for philanthropic investment. Although we all face the pressures of ensuring responsible use of our organization’s dollars, under-investment in…

Making Each Rung Count: How to Build a Donor Ladder that Goes from Annual Gift to Ultimate Gift

Making a Collective Impact

March Educational Luncheon: Join Katie Pritchard, for a lively discussion on what Collective Impact is and how area funders and organizations are embracing this dynamic approach to solve complex social issues. Discover how you and your organization can move beyond reporting “the numbers” to…

Make Minimal Marketing Marvelous– Yes, You Can!

January Educational Luncheon: Join us for this lively panel discussion with some of southeastern Wisconsin’s most adept nonprofit marketing professionals, who will reveal the secrets of how smart planning, effective segmentation, rigorous prioritization, creative repurposing, savvy resourcing – and…

Major Gifts Officer at Penfield Children's Center

Major Gifts Officer at Community Smiles Dental

Loving Venti, LLC

Loving Venti, LLC. is a consulting practice, specifically focused on small-to-medium sized nonprofits, that fills organizational cracks so that nonprofits can serve to their fullest capacity.