2009 Greater Madison Operational Plan

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2009

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Offer One Day Intensive Workshop

Offer an intensive one-day workshop on a fundraising topic to be determined, in conjunction with kindred organizations.

Pursue Research Project with UW Madison Center for Nonprofits to Identify local fundraising trends

Assess data currently available on local fundraising  trends

Develop plan to secure funding and launch research project

Continue to diversify the Chapter membership

Pay for membership for three Fellows in 2009 and supplement the membership fees of four 2008 fellows.

Launch a pilot Diversity Partners Program in which a team of chapter members consults with an organization indigenous to one or more of Greater Madison’s communities of color, to help them take their development program to the next level.

Further Develop a Collegiate Chapter in partnership with UW-Madison colleagues

Work with UW-Madison colleagues to develop a business plan, identify key partnerships, recruit student leadership, and establish a collegiate chapter.

Continue peer learning program

Offer peer learning program to two groups—one for Development Directors and one for Executive Directors.  Examine the feasibility of expanding the program for fundraisers beyond the AFP membership.