virginia association of fund raising executives

[ September 9, 2008; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ] You asked for it, and now the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives, in cooperation with the Institute of Philanthropy, the University of Richmond and the Community Idea Stations, has it! You will want to bring your leadership team—board members, volunteers, executive staff, and development officers—to the highly informative workshop, Building a Dynamic Fundraising Board on Tuesday, September 9th […]

[ October 7, 2008; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Topic: Creating a Culture of Support for Your Development Team

Every member of your development team is an important asset to your nonprofit organization. How do administrators and colleagues attract, encourage, support, and maintain a strong team of paid staff and volunteers to advance their organization’s mission? Learn how you can cultivate an effective team to […]

[ August 5, 2008; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. ] A waiting list has been started for the August 5, Brown Bag Luncheon at the Community Idea Stations  (23 Sesame Street) . The discussion on What’s Hot in eMarketing will be led by Heather Fignar, Managing Partner of NPAdvisors. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd, CMP, at (804) 288-2950 […]

[ July 8, 2008; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Please plan to join us at noon on Tuesday, July 8, at UMFS for our Brown Bag Lunch. The discussion on Outcome Measures will be led by Mary Ellen Stumpf of Stumpf & Associates, Inc. This informal program will offer participants plenty of opportunity to ask questions and trade ideas.

The UMFS Campus is located at 3900 […]

[ June 3, 2008; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Topic: Building and Maintaining the Key Relationship Between Major Donor and Nonprofit Director.

Speakers: E. Carlton (”Buddy”) Wilton, Jr., Wilton Capital Management Services andMark Hierholzer, CEO of Childsavers

Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. For directions to Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, click here

11:30 a.m.                               Lunch registration  
Noon                                       Luncheon

Menu
Regular: Cobb Salad      
Vegetarian: Salad with Grilled Vegetables
Dessert: Brownies 
Cost to attend:$18 for […]

[ May 6, 2008; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] As fundraisers we endeavor to build public trust in our non-profit organizations to attract, engage, and cultivate supporters. Learn more about the hot topic of Non-Profit Accountability at VAFRE’s May 6, 2008 meeting at the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. Our speaker will be Tom Gallagher, President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Central […]

[ April 1, 2008; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ]
Please join us on Tuesday, April 1st for VAFRE’s Annual Awards Luncheon honoring the following individuals:

2008 Nina Abady Award Recipient
Delores Smith,
Director of Development,
St. Christopher’s School
and the
2008 Rising Star Award Recipient
Cat Hulburt,
Director of Development,
Fan Free Clinic

Program: The Business of Fundraising: How Far Have We Come? by Dr. Charles F. Bryan, Jr., President and CEO of the Virginia Historical […]

[ January 5, 2008; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Please plan to join us for VAFRE’s February 5th meeting at the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, Collaboration: “So You Want Us to What?.” Join our speakers, Patricia Morris, CFRE, Chief Development Officer of the Central Virginia Foodbank, and Richard Schultz, CEO of Meals on Wheels, as they discuss the trials, tribulations and rewards of collaborative […]

[ January 8, 2008; 11:30 am; ] Please plan to join us for VAFRE’s January 8th meeting at the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, Managing a Capital Campaign. Our speaker will be Robert D. Sweeney, Senior Vice President for Development and Public Affairs with the University of Virginia.

11:30 a.m.                               Lunch registration  
Noon                                       Luncheon

Menu
Regular: Blackened Chicken Salad on Mesculin Mix     
Vegetarian: Grilled Portabello Salad […]

[ December 4, 2007; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Topic: Seeing Through the Funders’ Eyes: A Foundation Panel

Confirmed Panel Members include:
Karen Buchanan, Vice President and Trust Aadvisor, Wachovia Trust: Manager, Dennis Foundation, Moses D. Nunnally Charitable Trust and Nunally Foundation;
Jill A. McCormick, Executive Director, The Jackson Foundation and the Robert G. Cabell III and Maude Morgan Cabell Foundation;
Risha Stebbins, Program Officer, Cameron Foundation.

Bring Today: […]