virginia association of fund raising executives

[ June 7, 2011; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic: From Vision to Bold Reality: The National Museum of the Marine Corps as a Fundraising Case Study

Join VAFRE for Christmas in June! Lt. General Ron Christmas, USMC (ret), that is.

The new National Museum of the Marine Corps looms above I-95 in Quantico and since its opening just 2 years ago, it has welcomed over 2.2 million [...]

[ May 3, 2011; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic:
New Realities in Philanthropy

The challenges of the economic climate, shifting demographics, and increased competition are diminishing the impact of standard fundraising methodologies. Donors today demand more and as a result comprehensive development programs must leverage donor intelligence in acquisition and retention, and upgrade beyond the “usual suspects.” This session explores the latest methodologies and technologies [...]

[ March 1, 2011; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic:
Fundraising, Then and Now

We aren’t doing things today the way we did five years ago, much less thirty! Join our panel of presenters as they discuss what has changed in fundraising over time.

Speakers:
Dr. Jennifer Sager Gentry (moderator) was appointed Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement for the Virginia Community College System in January 2005. In this capacity [...]

[ February 1, 2011; 8:30 am to 12:45 pm. ] Make plans to join VAFRE for our February 1st half-day workshop, Communication is the Ask, scheduled for UR’s Jepson Alumni Center and featuring author and speaker Penelope Burk. This workshop is sponsored in part by the University of Richmond.

Take advantage of special cost savings for the workshop by registering more than one person from your organization. This [...]

[ April 5, 2011; 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. ] Please join us on Tuesday, April 5th for VAFRE’s Annual Awards Luncheon, celebrating 30 years of People, Passion and Philanthropy. This year’s event honors our awards recipients:
Maureen Neal
Chief Operating Officer, Advancement
The Daily Planet
2011 Nina Abady Award Recipient,
and
Ashley Dow Burton
Assistant Director of Special Events
VCU Massey Cancer Center
2011 Rising Star Award Recipient
We are also honored to welcome [...]

[ January 4, 2011; 11:30 am to 1:15 pm. ] Topic:
When You Hire Me, Tell Me How You Will Fire Me!
Let’s Get Serious – about You and Your Career!  Advancement professionals are among the most “vulnerable” in any nonprofit organization.  Unrealistic fundraising goals, zealous executive and volunteer leadership, severely limited staff and financial resources, an unfavorable economic climate – its a witch’s brew for the fundraising professional. So, [...]

[ December 7, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Topic:

Lessons Learned from VMFA’s Capital Campaign

Speaker:
Suzanne Hall, Chief Communications Officer, VMFA

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: Roasted Pork Loin with Red Potatoes and Vegetables.
Vegetarian: Tuscan Pasta with Pine Nuts and Vegetables.
Dessert: Tiramisu.

Cost to attend:
$20 for members (no additional fee [...]

[ 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, [...]

[ November 2, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Topic:
Fundraising and Lessons from the Wizard of Oz

Speaker:
Charles F. Bryan, Jr., Ph.D., is President and CEO emeritus of the Virginia Historical Society, and founding partner with Daniel P. Jordan of Bryan & Jordan Consulting, LLC, which specializes in strategic planning, fundraising, board and staff relations, and executive searches for nonprofit institutions and higher education.

Dr. Bryan retired [...]

[ October 5, 2010; 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. ] Topic: Junior Boards

Panel members include Tina Egge with Effective Solutions, Mercer Ferguson with Rutherfoord and T. Broderick Mullins with SunTrust Investment Services. Moderated by

Corey Humphrey, with the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce.

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: Chicken [...]