virginia association of fund raising executives

The Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives is seeking nominations from its members and the general public for its 2010 Nina Abady and Rising Star Awards.
The Nina Abady Award is the most prestigious award given by the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives (VAFRE).  It is presented to that fundraising professional and VAFRE member who has demonstrated [...]

[ 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 [...]

The Institute on Philanthropy has scheduled an intensive 2-day Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) Review Class that will equip you with the information you need to know in order to pass the exam. A limited number of partial scholarships are available from VAFRE to help defray the costs of this program.
 
Top 10 Reasons to Become CFRE [...]

[ 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 [...]

Membership renewals are due for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. All VAFRE members, excluding those who joined after April 15, 2009, are currently due for renewal. To pay your dues online, and purchase a Season Pass if you desire, click here. You will need to log in and click on the renewal link near the top [...]

[ 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 [...]

The Board of Directors of VAFRE has approved the following new Vision and Mission Statements:
Our Mission
To provide a network that supports and advances the philanthropic community across the Commonwealth of Virginia through education, mentoring, and leadership development.
Our Vision
The Commonwealth of Virginia will be the premier philanthropic community in the nation, connecting donors, philanthropic professionals, and [...]

VAFRE is pleased to be a partner in this year’s Virginia Fund Raising Institute conference scheduled for July 20-22 at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville.  This year’s program focus is sustainability in difficult times and it is packed with information everyone can incorporate in to their own organization.    
 
The early-bird registration rate has been extended through [...]