virginia association of fund raising executives

[ July 6, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic: Annual Reports from A to Z
 
Join us for this informal program to discuss the ins and outs of Annual Reports – whether you create your own in house document or work with a design firm. Participants will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and trade ideas.
 
Speakers: Jenni Booker, Director of Programs and Communications, [...]

[ August 3, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic: Donor Stewardship

Join VAFRE for this informal program that offers participants plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share ideas. What works in donor cultivation? How has it changed during the recession? Where are you focusing your efforts to acquire and maintain your donors during these challenging times?

Speakers: Gregg Johnson, Director of Development and Marketing, [...]

[ September 14, 2010; 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Make plans to join VAFRE on Tuesday, September 14th  for our half-day workshop, Do Business Better – or Go Out of Business. Which Will Your Nonprofit Choose? with Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE, at the Jepson Alumni Center at the University of Richmond.

You will want to bring your leadership team – board members, volunteers, executive staff, [...]

[ 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: Branding Your Organization

Join VAFRE as we welcome Kelly O’Keefe, Executive Education Director of VCU’s Brandcenter, to discuss how you can more effectively brand your organization.

O’Keefe is a highly regarded new media and branding entrepreneur who has served as president of O’Keefe Brands, a brand strategy firm that has worked with such clients as ESPN, [...]

[ 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 [...]