virginia association of fund raising executives

[ April 6, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Please join us on Tuesday, April 6th for VAFRE’s Annual Awards Luncheon honoring:
 2010 Nina Abady Award Recipient
Lisa Freeman,
Principal
E. L. Freeman

and the
2010 Rising Star Award Recipient
Bethanie Constant,
Development Manager
UMFS

We are extremely honored to welcome our
Special Guest Speaker

Mrs. Maureen McDonnell
First Lady of Virginia

 Location: Virginia Historical Society, 428 North Boulevard

 Schedule: 11:30 a.m. Registration, Noon Luncheon and Awards Program.

Buffet luncheon

Cost [...]

[ May 4, 2010; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Take control of your learning! Make plans to join VAFRE for this special meeting where you can tailor the program to fit your own professional development needs. As a member benefit, the regular registration fee of $18.00 applies for this meeting. Guests may register for just $35.00 – still a great deal for two hours of [...]

[ June 1, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic: To be announced

Schedule: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch and the program begin at noon.

Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue. Click here for directions.

Menu:
Regular & Vegetarian: Italian Cheese Tortellini, Salad with Fresh Fruit.
Dessert: Strawberry Shortcake.

Cost to attend:$18 for members and $25 for guests. Fees support program costs and administration. Registrations should be received [...]

[ July 6, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] This informal program will offer participants plenty of opportunity to ask questions and trade ideas.

Topic: Annual Reports

Schedule: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., the program begins at noon.

Location: The Library of Virginia

Menu:
Bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Cost to attend: This program is free to participants, but advance registration is required. Registrations should be received [...]

[ August 3, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] This informal program will offer participants plenty of opportunity to ask questions and trade ideas.

Topic: Donor Stewardship

Schedule: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., the program begins at noon.

Location: The Virginia Historical Society

Menu:
Bring your own lunch. Drinks will be provided.

Cost to attend: This program is free to participants, but advance registration is required. Registrations should be received [...]

[ March 2, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Topic: GiveRichmond

Speaker: Darcy S. Oman, President & CEO, The Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia is the anchor partner for a consortium of local private foundations and corporate funders who are working in collaboration with GuideStar to develop and launch a comprehensive, searchable database of the region’s nonprofit organizations for public use. This [...]

[ February 2, 2010; 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Topic: Wealth and the Family: Asking Essential Questions

On February 2, Charles Collier, Senior Philanthropic Advisor at Harvard University will speak to our community at a morning workshop at the University of Richmond’s Jepson Alumni Center.  His appearance presents an unusual opportunity for development professionals at every level in small or large shops to step back from [...]

[ January 5, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic: The Board’s Role in Strategy & Fundraising
 
Speaker: Richard Morrill, Chancellor, University of Richmond
 
Richard L. Morrill, Ph.D., became Chancellor and Distinguished University Professor of Ethics and Democratic Values at the University of Richmond July 1, 1998, following his 10-year presidency of the University of Richmond from September 30, 1988, to June 30, 1998. On his [...]

[ December 1, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic: Skills Volunteering: An Innovative Approach to Investing in Your Infrastructure – A Primer

Given the current economy, nonprofits can engage corporate support through non-cash efforts. “Skills Volunteering” is a unique and innovative approach to building nonprofit sustainability using corporate human capital. It’s a win-win: employees develop leadership skills while nonprofits benefit from increased operational efficiency. Join us [...]

[ November 3, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic:
Family Philanthropy: Understanding the Complexities of Multi-Generation Donors
 
Participants will gain insights into the dynamics of families who share assets.  Discuss differences between donor families and individual donors, and identify opportunities for developing relationships with philanthropic families.  There will be special emphasis on the engagement of “next generation” family members and discussion of how they are likely [...]