AFP Greater Madison

Come unwind with fellow fundraising professionals at Giant Jones Brewery 🍻 TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 23, from 4–6 pm for an evening of great conversation, local brews, and tasty cuisine from El Centro, a local food truck!

🙌Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned pro, this is a perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and learn how AFP membership can support your career. Plus, don't miss your chance to win awesome giveaway prizes generously donated by our nonprofit members!

Bring a friend, grab a complimentary taco or two, and let’s raise a glass to community, collaboration, and career growth. Thank you🍾 to Giant Jones Brewery for generously donating their space to host this event.

📢Registration is open to anyone, regardless of membership, and is greatly appreciated so we can plan for your arrival! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gADSH-zh

Join us for a ☕ coffee chat ☕ this Friday at Grace Coffee, Sun Prairie. We will meet at 9:00 am. Check out the event on our website and let us know if you are attending!

Coffee Chat February 2025 Let's chat over a beverage. Join the conversation and enjoy a coffee with fundraising colleagues. We will keep the conversation going as we enjoy networking at a local coffee shop. All are welcome to attend!

Cancellation: We are sorry to inform you that our roundtable discussion for tomorrow has been cancelled due to the weather. If you were registered for the event, please check your email. If you were considering joining us, please take note of the cancellation.

If you have any questions, please contact Jen Davie at [email protected].

Earlier this week, our local community came together to celebrate National Philanthropy Day. We honored the good work of individuals, businesses, and organizations at MYArts beautiful location near downtown Madison. Today, November 15, is National Philanthropy Day! We continue to honor and celebrate all the good work that is done in the Greater Madison community.

Thank you to the sponsors who helped make our local celebration possible. Madison Community Foundation, United Way of Dane County, and Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association!

August is national dog month! Share a picture of your canine companion to be featured in the next newsletter!

Pictured: Emily Wills dog, Callie

Looking for some guidance in your career? Interested in serving as a mentor for someone who’s new to fundraising?

Apply for AFP Greater Madison’s MENTORSHIP PROGRAM today! The deadline to apply is next Sunday, May 5! You'd make a great mentor or mentee 🙂. We hope you’ll join us and/or share with others that may be interested.

OPEN to both members and non-members.

Deadline to sign up: Sunday, May 5
Commitment: 1 hour per month
Applications & more info here: https://www.afpmadison.org/mentorship-program

"It has been great to have someone to bounce ideas off of or get recommendations from their outside perspective. I am trying to listen and learn as much as I can. While we can't implement every idea right away it is good to know I have those ideas in mind for when I can introduce them. I am sharing the knowledge I get from my mentor with volunteers and board, so they understand it is not just me saying something - it is coming from another source with invaluable experience."

-Angela Wallace (2024 Program Participant)

Fun question for all of our Madison fundraisers!

Favorite coffee shop or restaurant to go with benefactors, host events or other gatherings? No wrong answers :).

Let us know in comments below!

TUES, APRIL 16 event at Madison College-Goodman South Campus: Building Inclusive Culture with Mark Richardson!

Don't miss out! Make sure to register here:

Building an Inclusive Culture Having trouble diversifying your team/Board - is your process the problem? In 2024 and beyond, diversifying your team or Board is a good goal to have. In fact, it should be a goal of almost every organization in our community. The question becomes, HOW do you now attract and acquire talent that has....

We’re now accepting applications for our MENTORSHIP PROGRAM!

New to fundraising? Looking for some guidance or support? Seeking an opportunity to share your experience with others?

Deadline to sign up: Sunday, May 5
Commitment: 1 hour per month
Applications & more info here: https://www.afpmadison.org/mentorship-program

If you’re interested in sharing your experiences as a mentor or looking for some direction as a mentee, this is for you! Consider joining or spreading the word if you know someone else that would.

OPEN to both members and non-members.

"The AFP Madison mentorship program has been a valuable resource to me as an early-career fundraising professional. My mentor has provided tons of learning opportunities and advice to navigate this stage of my career. As an eager newcomer, I am grateful for this unique program to bridge the gap between school and starting a new job in fundraising."
-Soumi Gaddameedi (2024 Program Participant)

FREE webinar coming up!

Check out Madison Community Foundation webinar coming up on Wed., April 3rd at noon.

The Top 10 Charitable Financial Planning Strategies for Advisors: Helping Your Clients and Your Business with Charitable Planning/... with Russell James.

Register here: https://madisongives.zoom.us/webinar/register/4717086282973/WN_cj6poJY3Q7m4hWjuFd5EMA #/registration

Incredible article about Jenny Pressman, AFP's 2023 National Philanthropy Day's Outstanding Fundraising Professional honoree, and her work with UW'S Odyssey Project.

Award-winning Odyssey Project development director shares ‘love of humanity’ despite harrowing family history Read about Jenny Pressman's award-winning work for the UW Odyssey Project as well as her life story that shapes who she is and what she does for her community.

Congratulations on this wonderful recognition! Bob was recognized as the Chapter's 2021 Outstanding Philanthropist for National Philanthropy Day!

Middleton’s ‘Piano Man’ wins AARP’s stop state volunteering award A 94-year-old Middleton man who is known for giving back to his community in ways big and small will be awarded AARP Wisconsin’s top volunteer award.