virginia association of fund raising executives

[ 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 [...]

[ 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 [...]