July 21-24, 2025 | Madison, WI

AHP Madison Institute

Week-long learning intensives on a variety of need-to-know topics

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Get a year's worth of learning in less than a week, with tracks on a wide variety of topics
Receive CFRE credit and a certificate from the University of Wisconsin’s Graduate School of Business
Interact with peers from around the world and the best and brightest faculty

Location

A tranquil summer escape

The Madison Insitute takes place at the Pyle Center on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. Nestled on the shores of Lake Mendota, the Pyle Center's lakeside location provides a peaceful escape, fostering focused learning while allowing you to recharge and enjoy picturesque views.

Schedule at a Glance


Sunday


Time Agenda

Travel Day
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Registration Open

Monday


Time Agenda
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration Open
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Breakfast Available
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tracks in Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tracks in Session
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Welcome Reception

Tuesday


Time Agenda
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration Open
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast & Keynote Speaker
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tracks in Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tracks in Session
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Networking Social
6:00 PM Mini-tracks End

Wednesday


Time Agenda
7:00 AM - 2:30 PM Registration Open
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast & Roundtables
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tracks in Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Tracks in Session
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Special Projects and Group Work

Thursday


Time Agenda
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Registration Open
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast Available
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tracks in Session
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Class in Session
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Closing Celebration Social Hour

Madison Institute Tracks and Faculty

Madison Institute Tracks

  • Track 1: Fundamentals of Healthcare Development

  • Track 2: Annual Giving

  • Track 3: Elements of Major Gifts

  • Track 4: Major Gift Initiatives and Campaigns

  • Track 5: Advanced Skills for Major Gifts

  • Track 6: Philanthropy Operations

  • Track 7: Executive Leadership

  • Mini-Track A: Philanthropy Communications and Marketing

  • Mini-Track B: Healthcare 101 for Experienced Fundraisers

  • Mini Track C: Charitable Gift Planning

Madison Institute Leadership

Rhonda Cunningham, FAHP

Chair, AHP Madison Institute

Chief Executive Officer Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Cobourg, ON

Donna Budak, MA, FAHP, CFRE

Vice Chair Dean, Elements of Major Gifts

Vice President of Philanthropy, Chief Development Officer St. Luke's Foundation, CommonSpirit Health Houston, TX

Shannon Duval, FAHP, CFRE

Chair Emeritus

Global Chief Development Officer Ronald McDonald House Charities Englewood, CO

Hotel Options

The Madison Concourse Hotel

Rate: Starting at $189

Check-in Date: Sunday, 7/20

Address: One West Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703

Distance to Pyle Center: 5-minute drive (14-minute walk)

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Hilton Garden Inn

Rate: $179

Check-in Date: Sunday, 7/20

Address: 770 Regent Street, Madison WI 53703

Distance to Pyle Center: 5-minute drive (15-minute walk)

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The Doubletree

Rate: $205

Check-in Date: Sunday, 7/20

Address: 525 West Johnson Street, Madison WI 53703

Distance to Pyle Center: 5-minute drive (10-minute walk)

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Graduate By Hilton, Madison

Rate: $209

Check-in Date: Sunday, 7/20

Address: 601 Langdon Street, Madison WI, 53703

Distance to Pyle Center: 2-minute drive (3-minute walk)

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The Hyatt Place Downtown Madison

Rate: Starting at $185

Check-in Date: Sunday, 7/20

Address: 333 W Washington, Madison, WI 53703

Distance to Pyle Center: 4-minute drive (14-minute walk)

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