virginia association of fund raising executives

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Here at VAFRE we are always looking for new members and more fund raisers to join our mission, vision, and over all networking advantages. Take some time to read through all we offer as VAFRE and read more about what we are all about.

Member Benefits

Education

Keep current on national and regional development trends through VAFRE’s highly regarded luncheon speakers.

Networking

The person beside you at lunch could be your next boss…your new assistant…or your best donor.

Workshops

VAFRE tailors workshops to fit both the size of your development office and your experience level.

Job Postings

Advertise your organization’s job openings or take a peek for yourself.

Membership Directory

Access VAFRE’s “Who’s Who” of Virginia fundraisers. Got a development question? Call a colleague.

Volunteer Opportunities

Utilize and increase your leadership talents by joining a VAFRE committee.

Annual Survey data

Know where you stand in the fundraising salary range, experience, board affiliations and more.

Membership Categories

Active

Full-time development professionals of, or consultants to, 501(c)(3) organizations who spend the majority of their time seeking financial support in the form of gifts, grants, research contributions, special events, planned giving or supporting/participating in the process of philanthropy. All fund raising consultants must be registered With the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and must attach a copy of this state registration form. Active members may be either Organizational (membership is paid by the 501(c)(3) organization and applies to the position of the applicant) or Individual (membership is paid by the individual and remains with the individual).

Affiliate

Volunteer member of the Board of Directors or part-time development professional of a 501(c)(3) organization who spend the majority of time providing guidance or seeking financial support in the form of gifts, grants, research contributions, special events, planned giving or supporting/participating the in the process of philanthropy. (Affiliate members are non-voting members and may not hold a position on the VAFRE Board.) This membership is non-transferable and remains with the applicant for the fiscal year.

Supportive

Includes consultants and foundation executives with a vested interest in the ongoing successful development of fundraising professionals in Virginia. (Supportive members are non-voting members and may not hold a position on the VAFRE Board.) This membership is non-transferable and remains with the applicant for the fiscal year.

Student

Full or part-time students pursuing degrees relevant to fundraising or current interns with nonprofit organizations learning development skills. Membership is approved for one year and applicant must reapply each year demonstrating student status. (Student members are non-voting members and may not hold a position on the VAFRE Board.) This membership is non-transferable and remains with the applicant for the fiscal year.