virginia association of fund raising executives

[ 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 [...]

[ 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, [...]

[ 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, [...]

[ 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, [...]