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Chapter Update

October 21, 2021

National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon To Be Held in Person

Community leaders will celebrate philanthropy on November 9

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 and impact of philanthropy.

This year’s theme, Meeting the Moment, pays tribute to the philanthropists, volunteers, organizations, and development professionals who rose to the occasion—in the midst of the pandemic—to make our community a better place for all.

Celebrate t he Power and Impact of Philanthropy. . .

Be Mindful… Be Respectful… Be Aware!

As I researched fundraising topics for this article, a social media post pop-up distracted me.

Read AFP’s Milwaukee Business Journal colu mn. . .

Access: It Means More than Opening a Door

Invisible barriers might still exist. . .

The challenge which I.D.E.A. sets before us is to discover what those invisible barriers and obstacles are and to remove them. We can begin our process of discovery through education.

Read AFPSEWI I.D.E.A. Committee's Article on Access. . .

And the Pairings Are. . .

AFPSEWI Kicked-Off its Mentor/Mentee Program with a cocktail reception at 600 East Cafe in downtown Milwaukee. Congratulations to our Mentor-Mentee pairings:

Amy Blumenthal - Aimee Alexoff

Patrick Snyder - Brandon Jackson

Patrick Snyder - Jeff Tiell

Nancy Clarkin - Ashley Parker

Mimi Laflin - Kelly Gerlach

Amy Rowell - Alyssa Cabreza

Catherine Draeger-Pederson - Betsy Quick

Michele Weinschrott - Melissa Knitter

Will Janisch - Will Loder

Shannon Watry - Mojishola Mason

Here's What you Missed:

Fundraising Series Wisconsin

"Thanks to AFP for turning Fundraising Day Wisconsin into a series! The sessions covered a range of topics that could be useful to people just starting out in fund development and those of us who have been around a while. I joined a couple of the follow-up conversations and was happy to meet new people in each session. Nice way to pivot, AFP friends!"

Lori Werbeckes

Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired

"This year's AFP Fundraising Day WI event is the first one I have attended as an AFP member and I have been impressed. It has been a resource-rich event for fundraisers in the Milwaukee and Madison chapters. The workshops have truly covered many of the interest areas that are most on our minds in the fundraising community! Thanks, AFP for being at the forefront of bringing great content to fundraisers in a challenging time."

Kim Schubring

St. Joseph Academy

Honor Your "Partners In Philanthropy"!

Submit Your PIPS by October 25!

Partners in Philanthropy is a unique and free opportunity for each member of AFPSEWI to recognize two donors that have made a difference to your organization and to the greater community. This is a great way to provide recognition and stewardship to those that have helped your organization achieve its mission.

Each AFPSEWI individual member can recognize two Partners in Philanthropy. This opportunity to recognize partners is one of the benefits of being an AFP member, whether you are able to attend our National Philanthropy Day event or not. Partners will be recognized: in the program, listed in the presentation, posted on our website, and acknowledged in various ways through event media coverage.

Learn More and Submit PIPs. . .

AFPSEWI Job Board

Whether you're looking for your next big career move or trying to find the perfect candidate, this is the place to start. Our job board has become one of the top places in Wisconsin for all kinds of nonprofit job postings and requests for proposals from consultants.

Post a job or find your next position. . .

Funding Opportunities

The Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services (DMCPS) is currently soliciting proposals for its new Stronger Families Milwaukee program designed to serve families in the Milwaukee community. You can learn more about the program and how to submit a proposal. Please visit https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/mcps/contract-grant-opportunities

More chances to learn and connect...Register today!

Oct 21 - Edu. Webinar: Small Shop Boards

Oct 26 - Grant Writers Group

Oct 26 - Emerging Professionals Group

Nov 3 - Seasoned Professionals Group

Nov 9 - National Philanthropy Day

Nov 11 - I.D.E.A. Special Interest Group

AFPSEWI Program Calendar

Statewide Virtual Conference

November 3 & 4

Non-profit and social sector leaders are welcome to register today!

Learn. Grow. Connect with Philanthropy Rising.

Reimagine how philanthropy can shape new futures with Jessamyn Shams-Lau and Vu Le, authors of "Unicorns Unite: How Nonprofits and Foundations Can Build Epic Partnerships” along with hundreds of social sector leaders from across Wisconsin. Explore investing for impact with David Blaszkiewicz of Invest Detroit and the Kresge Foundation. You can join live and later - access recordings AFTER the event.

To learn more, visit their website.