virginia association of fund raising executives

[ 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 [...]

[ October 6, 2009; 11:30 am; ] Topic: The Power of Passionate Fundraising
 
The key to every gift is a passion, especially in a down economy: passion for the mission, passion for the donor and a desire to engage the donor in the mission more passionately. This presentation will explore the reasons why donors give and what we can do to help them [...]

[ September 1, 2009; 7:30 am to 12:55 pm. ] Topic: Maximizing Involvement, Maximizing Results: Engaging Your Board in New Ways for a New Decade with Kay Sprinkel Grace, CFRE
 
Join VAFRE on Tuesday, September 1st, at the Jepson Alumni Center at the University of Richmond for a half day workshop featuring author and speaker Kay Sprinkel Grace. Take advantage of special cost savings for the [...]

[ August 4, 2009; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Please plan to join us at noon on Tuesday, August 4, for our Brown Bag Lunch program titled Highlights of the Nonprofit “Perfect Storm” at the Library of Virginia featuring Randy P. Howard, President of 501 Advisors, Inc.

Nonprofit managers, like any good cooks, are accustomed to making the soup go just a little bit further, but [...]

[ July 7, 2009; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. ] Please plan to join us at noon on Tuesday, July 7, at UMFS for our Brown Bag Lunch. The panel discussion will focus on The Importance of Getting Your CFRE. This informal program will offer participants plenty of opportunities to ask questions and trade ideas.

The UMFS Campus is located at 3900 West Broad Street, Richmond, [...]

[ June 2, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic: What’s in a Blog? and VAFRE’s Annual Meeting

Bobby Thalhimer, Senior VP of Advancement with The Community Foundation, will describe his experiences in creating his blog, what he’s learned along the way about the technologies, and the experiences others are having. What does a blog accomplish? Is blogging enough? How do you extend your strategy [...]

[ May 5, 2009; 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Take control of your learning, register now for VAFRE’s May 5th Mini-Masters Program! This special session allows you to 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 [...]

[ April 7, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Please join us on Tuesday, April 7th for VAFRE’s Annual Awards Luncheon honoring the following individuals:
2009 Nina Abady Award Recipient
Barbara Wells,
Director of Development,
SPARC
and the
2009 Rising Star Award Recipient
Aimee Koch,
Development Manager,
Art 180

Program: Our special guest speaker will be Dr. Edward L. Ayers, President, University of Richmond.

Location: Virginia Historical Society.

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

Menu: Buffet.

Cost [...]

[ March 3, 2009; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] This meeting has been cancelled due to the inclement weather effecting the Central Virginia region.

Topic: What’s in a Blog?
Bobby Thalhimer, Senior VP of Advancement with The Community Foundation, will describe his experiences in creating his blog, what he’s learned along the way about the technologies, and the experiences others are having. What does a blog [...]

[ February 3, 2009; 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Topic: Donor Communications Boot Camp with Tom Ahern, ABC

Be more successful as a fundraiser. Raise more money. Retain more donors. Attract lots more bequests and other planned gifts.

And how do you achieve all those gains? By understanding how donor communications really work.

In this 3-part seminar, customized for the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives, attendees will [...]