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    • Monday, June 10, 2024
    • 12:00 AM
    • Monday, October 21, 2024
    • 11:30 PM
    • not applicable
    Register

    VAFRE members can once again purchase a Season Pass to prepay for all of their meetings, either in-person or virtually!

    A Season Pass covers either in-person or virtual registration for all regular meetings from September 2024 through June 2025, including the monthly luncheons and the Awards reception.* 

    The Season Pass allows members the convenience of one annual payment for VAFRE events at a discounted rate:

    • Just $190.00 for in-person that's $25 less than paying as you register for each event! 
    • Just $60.00 for the virtual option - a discount of $12 off of the pay-as-you-go rates. Those with a virtual season pass will have the option to upgrade to an in-person registration when they wish to do so for a small fee to cover the costs associated with the in-person event.

    Members may also send another staff person in their place if they are unable to attend a meeting (simply contact our offices to register your substitute).

    ADDED BONUS: Season Pass holders may register one guest to attend any one regular monthly meeting (excludes Awards luncheon) at no additional charge. That's an additional savings of $30 for the in-person pass and $15 for the virtual pass!

    *VAFRE reserves the right to charge Season Pass holders for any additional events that may be scheduled.

    Please note: the Season Pass is available to members only. You must be logged in to register for this option.

    • Saturday, September 07, 2024
    • 12:00 AM
    • Monday, September 30, 2024
    • 11:30 PM
    • not applicable

    Part  ner : one that shares

    Are you new to fund development or would you like to enhance your professional skill sets?  If you answered “YES’ then VAFRE has great news for you!

    The Professional Partnership Program (P3), now entering its twelfth year, offers VAFRE members the opportunity for small groups (the Partners) to meet a minimum of four times with two highly experienced facilitators (the Leaders) between October and June. 

    The Professional Partnership Program will encourage discussion and comment on job-related concerns of greatest interest to each group as identified by the participant applications. Issues and topics for each session will be solicited in advance and facilitated by the Leaders.

    Registrations and all Necessary Documentation should be received by end of day September 6TH.

    Thanks to E.L. Freeman and The Monument Group for their sponsorship of this program.

       

    The Concept: 

    The Professional Partnership Program is an optional supplement to VAFRE’s current and ongoing offerings and is intended to meet the expressed interest of the membership in an initiative that will more formally link the most experienced VAFRE members with those members seeking to learn from their experiences. P3 will offer VAFRE members an annual opportunity to develop more extensive professional skills and understanding through an optional and self-supporting program that will organize small groups (the Partners) which meet periodically with two highly experienced facilitators (the Leaders). 


    Each group will meet a minimum for 4 times between October 1 and May 31 under the guidance of the Leaders.  Additional sessions may be arranged at the discretion of the Leaders.   The purpose of each P3 group is to encourage discussion and comment on those job-related concerns of greatest interest to each group.  Issues and topics for each session will be solicited in advance and facilitated by the Leaders.   Because of the rather informal nature of this program, it is not expected that participation will qualify for accreditation required for the CFRE certificate.  The administrative and operational expenses of PPP will be underwritten by a non-refundable annual participation fee paid by Partners; such fees will be paid to VAFRE and will not benefit Leaders, except in providing reimbursement for expenses associated with group sessions.

     

    P3 Organization

    Under the auspices of VAFRE, 2-3 teams of Leaders will be identified and selected.  Each team would consist of 2 individuals who are specifically chosen from the VAFRE membership for their demonstrated experience and success in conducting fundraising activities on behalf of at least two (2) recognized non-profit organizations/institutions and have achieved the position of chief advancement officer, that person ultimately responsible for the direction and success of all fundraising activities.  Each Leader team will bring relevant experience, including both specific fundraising program direction and management responsibility.  The emphasis in selecting Leaders is to favor those who have had extensive front-line (in the trenches) fundraising and management experience.


    The Leaders will be responsible to VAFRE for organizing and directing 4 group sessions annually with their assigned Partners.  Leaders may exercise their discretion over the time, duration and venue of such sessions, but they will be separate from VAFRE’s established membership meetings.  Individual meetings and consultations between Leaders and Participants is solely at the discretion of the Leader, but are not included under the program’s auspices.


    P3 Partners will be expected to apply for Program participation annually, with the completion of a short on-line application provided by VAFRE.   Such application will detail the applicants’ interests and desired expectations for P3 participation.  There will be no more than 8 Partners per team.

     

    Fees: 

    In consideration of their participation, Partners will pay a non-refundable $75 annual fee (discounted to $50 prior to July 31), payable to VAFRE, to underwrite the administrative and meeting expenses of each group.  The fee must be paid in full in advance of the first group session.  They will not be charged any additional fees for their participation.  P3 Leaders will not be compensated for their service to VAFRE in this capacity, but can secure reimbursement of reasonable meeting expenses. 


    • Tuesday, October 15, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 54
    Register

    Our Program

    **Please note the extended luncheon time for extra networking!

    This program has been rescheduled from June 4th.

    Join us for an interactive session on the critical nexus of equity and strategic planning, emphasizing its pivotal role in empowering frontline fundraisers to maximize donations and excel in their roles. 

    Through a nuanced exploration of equity frameworks and real-world examples, attendees will gain insights into how equity-based strategic plans can serve as powerful tools for fostering deeper donor relationships, and ultimately driving sustainable impact. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to drive meaningful change in fundraising for your organization's mission.

    Approved for 1.25 hours of CFRE Credit.

    Our Presenter

    Danielle Taylor is the CEO of Strategic Disruption Consulting. She helps socially conscious organizations increase revenue and improve operations to maximize community impact. As a business strategist and international human rights advocate, she has helped teams across the globe develop processes to reflect on their norms and policies and has led transformative overhauls of business practices that resulted in increased profitability and healthier work environments. Her work has been featured in numerous international publications and media outlets including Nasdaq and Runners World UK, and she regularly lends her expertise as a guest lecturer on social justice themes at universities and professional conferences. Before founding Strategic Disruption Consulting, Danielle served as the Chief Operating Officer for Virginia’s largest legal aid organization, Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC). Prior to joining LAJC, Danielle led high-stakes human rights campaigns across Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia with respected global development agencies including The Carter Center and the General Board of Global Ministries. Danielle is also a proud alum of Teach For America. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University, a Master of International Policy from the University of Georgia, and a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University. Danielle was recently named a Remarkable Woman by WRIC ABC 8News and the 2024 Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year by the Metropolitan Business League.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration & Networking begins
    • 12 p.m. Lunch begins 
    • 12:10 p.m. Program begins
    • 1:30 p.m. Session concludes, Networking continues
    • 2:00 p.m. Adjourn

    Registration Fees

    • In-person registration is $20 for members ($0 for those with a Season Pass or $12 for those with a Virtual Season Pass), $25 for nonmembers who work at a member organization, and $30 for guests. All in-person registrants should select their meal during the registration process.
    • Virtual registration is $8 for members ($0 for those with a Virtual Season Pass), $11 for nonmembers who work at a member organization and $15 for nonmembers. The virtual registration fees help support the technology costs associated with offering a hybrid event.

    If you are not a VAFRE member and do not work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

    • Tuesday, October 15, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 90
    Register

    Our Program

    **Please note the extended luncheon time for extra networking!

    Join us for an interactive session on the critical nexus of equity and strategic planning, emphasizing its pivotal role in empowering frontline fundraisers to maximize donations and excel in their roles. 

    Through a nuanced exploration of equity frameworks and real-world examples, attendees will gain insights into how equity-based strategic plans can serve as powerful tools for fostering deeper donor relationships, and ultimately driving sustainable impact. Don't miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to drive meaningful change in fundraising for your organization's mission.

    Approved for 1.25 hours of CFRE Credit.

    Our Presenter

    Danielle Taylor is the CEO of Strategic Disruption Consulting. She helps socially conscious organizations increase revenue and improve operations to maximize community impact. As a business strategist and international human rights advocate, she has helped teams across the globe develop processes to reflect on their norms and policies and has led transformative overhauls of business practices that resulted in increased profitability and healthier work environments. Her work has been featured in numerous international publications and media outlets including Nasdaq and Runners World UK, and she regularly lends her expertise as a guest lecturer on social justice themes at universities and professional conferences. Before founding Strategic Disruption Consulting, Danielle served as the Chief Operating Officer for Virginia’s largest legal aid organization, Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC). Prior to joining LAJC, Danielle led high-stakes human rights campaigns across Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and Southeast Asia with respected global development agencies including The Carter Center and the General Board of Global Ministries. Danielle is also a proud alum of Teach For America. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana State University, a Master of International Policy from the University of Georgia, and a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University. Danielle was recently named a Remarkable Woman by WRIC ABC 8News and the 2024 Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year by the Metropolitan Business League.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration & Networking begins
    • 11:50 a.m. Virtual participants may login
    • 12 p.m. Lunch begins
    • 12:10 p.m. Program begins
    • 1:30 p.m. Program concludes, Networking continues
    • 2:00 p.m. Adjourn

    Registration Fees

    • Virtual registration is $8 for members ($0 for those with a Virtual Season Pass), $11 for nonmembers who work at a member organization and $15 for nonmembers. The virtual registration fees help support the technology costs associated with offering a hybrid event. 
    • In-person registration is $20 for members ($0 for those with a Season Pass or $12 for those with a Virtual Season Pass), $25 for nonmembers who work at a member organization, and $30 for guests. All in-person registrants should select their meal during the registration process.

    If you are not a VAFRE member and do nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

Past events

Thursday, September 12, 2024 VAFRE Mix and Mingle
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Nonprofit Development Compensation: Insights from the Latest Surveys - In-Person Event
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Nonprofit Development Compensation: Insights from the Latest Surveys - Virtual Event
Tuesday, July 09, 2024 Brown Bag Lunch: Development Speed Dating...Who Are You and What Do You Do?
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 P3 Graduation Celebration
Tuesday, June 04, 2024 You Can’t Fundraise on Bad Strategy! - In-Person Event
Tuesday, June 04, 2024 You Can’t Fundraise on Bad Strategy! - Virtual Event
Thursday, May 23, 2024 VAFRE Spring Member Social
Tuesday, May 07, 2024 Sponsorship of the Annual Awards Reception
Tuesday, May 07, 2024 Annual Awards Reception
Thursday, April 25, 2024 VAFRE Mix and Mingle - Charlottesville Edition
Tuesday, April 02, 2024 Planned Giving - In-Person Event
Tuesday, April 02, 2024 Planned Giving - Virtual Event
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Virtual New Member Orientation
Tuesday, March 05, 2024 Cultivating Success: VAFRE Leaders Share Fundraising Wisdom - Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 05, 2024 Cultivating Success: VAFRE Leaders Share Fundraising Wisdom - In-Person Event
Thursday, February 29, 2024 VAFRE Mix and Mingle
Tuesday, February 06, 2024 Empowering Nonprofit Professionals: A Guide to Getting Started with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising - In-Person Event
Tuesday, February 06, 2024 Empowering Nonprofit Professionals: A Guide to Getting Started with Peer-to-Peer Fundraising - Virtual Event
Tuesday, January 09, 2024 Burnout, Boundaries & Balance - Virtual Event
Tuesday, January 09, 2024 Burnout, Boundaries & Balance - In-Person Event
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 VAFRE Workshop: Fostering Equity & Inclusive Communication in Fundraising - In-Person Event
Tuesday, December 05, 2023 VAFRE Workshop: Fostering Equity and Inclusive Communication in Fundraising - Virtual Event
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Unlocking Grant Writing Success with ChatGPT: Leveraging AI for Efficient and Effective Proposals - Virtual Event
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Unlocking Grant Writing Success with ChatGPT: Leveraging AI for Efficient and Effective Proposals - In-Person Event
Thursday, November 02, 2023 VAFRE Mix and Mingle - Charlottesville Edition
Friday, October 27, 2023 Virtual New Member Orientation
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Professional Partnership Program Kickoff Meeting
Thursday, October 19, 2023 VAFRE Fall Member Social
Tuesday, October 03, 2023 Using Data to Drive Campaign Success - In-Person Event
Tuesday, October 03, 2023 Using Data to Drive Campaign Success - Virtual Event
Friday, September 15, 2023 VAFRE 2023-2024 Professional Partnership Program
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Why CFRE? What You Need to Know Before Taking the Exam - In-Person Event
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Why CFRE? What You Need to Know Before Taking the Exam - Virtual Event
Thursday, August 10, 2023 VAFRE Mix and Mingle
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 Brown Bag Lunch: Maximizing Your VAFRE Membership
Thursday, June 29, 2023 P3 Graduation Celebration
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 2023-2024 Season Pass
Tuesday, June 06, 2023 A Conversation with Funders - In-Person Event
Tuesday, June 06, 2023 A Conversation with Funders - Virtual Event
Thursday, June 01, 2023 VAFRE Spring Member Social
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 Sponsorship of the Annual Awards Reception
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 Annual Awards Reception - Virtual Event
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 Annual Awards Reception - In-Person Event
Tuesday, May 02, 2023 Annual Awards VIP Reception
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 Demystifying Giving Circles: Impact Beyond Grant Making - In-Person Event
Tuesday, April 04, 2023 Demystifying Giving Circles: Impact Beyond Grant Making - Virtual Event
Thursday, March 23, 2023 VAFRE Mix and Mingle
Tuesday, March 07, 2023 Finding Your Way in Philanthropy: Advancement, Development and Fundraising...Oh My! - In-Person Event
Tuesday, March 07, 2023 Finding Your Way in Philanthropy: Advancement, Development and Fundraising...Oh My! - Virtual Event
Tuesday, February 07, 2023 Giving Black: Understanding & Engaging High Net Worth Donors of Color in 2023 - In-Person Event
Tuesday, February 07, 2023 Giving Black: Understanding & Engaging High Net Worth Donors of Color in 2023 - Virtual Event
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 A Fireside Chat with VAFRE Leaders - In-Person Event
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 A Fireside Chat with VAFRE Leaders - Virtual Event
Tuesday, December 06, 2022 Hot Topics in Cold Times - In-Person Event
Tuesday, December 06, 2022 Hot Topics in Cold Times - Virtual Event
Tuesday, November 01, 2022 The Community Impact of Ethical Storytelling - In-Person Event
Tuesday, November 01, 2022 The Community Impact of Ethical Storytelling - Virtual Event
Thursday, October 27, 2022 VAFRE Fall Member Social: UNHAPPY Hour at the Poe Museum
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 Virtual New Member Orientation
Thursday, October 13, 2022 The Culture of Philanthropy Through an Equity Lens - In-Person Event
Thursday, October 13, 2022 The Culture of Philanthropy Through an Equity Lens - Virtual Event
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 The Fundraising of the Future is Here - In-Person Event
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 The Fundraising of the Future is Here - Virtual Event
Thursday, September 01, 2022 VAFRE 2022-2023 Professional Partnership Program
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Brown Bag Round Robin In-Person Event
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 P3 Celebration
Monday, June 20, 2022 2022-2023 Season Pass
Tuesday, June 07, 2022 Striking While the Iron's Hot: Using Engagement Data to Prioritize - In-Person Event
Tuesday, June 07, 2022 Striking While the Iron's Hot: Using Engagement Data to Prioritize - Virtual Event
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 VAFRE Spring Member Social
Tuesday, May 03, 2022 Sponsorship of the Annual Awards Reception
Tuesday, May 03, 2022 Annual Awards Reception - Virtual Event
Tuesday, May 03, 2022 Annual Awards Reception - In-Person Event
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Making the Leap: from Development Director to Executive Director - In-person Event
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Making the Leap: from Development Director to Executive Director - Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 01, 2022 Best Practices for Wealth Screening, A Case Study - Virtual Event
Tuesday, February 01, 2022 Working with Your Development Chair - In-Person Event
Tuesday, February 01, 2022 Working with Your Development Chair - Virtual Event
Tuesday, January 04, 2022 Mentoring: How to Find One and How to Be One - In-person Event
Tuesday, January 04, 2022 Mentoring: How to Find One and How to Be One - Virtual Event
Tuesday, December 07, 2021 The Story of VCU's Make It Real Campaign: The Design, Results and Lessons Learned for Every Organization- In-person Event
Tuesday, December 07, 2021 The Story of VCU's Make It Real Campaign: The Design, Results and Lessons Learned for Every Organization - Virtual Event
Tuesday, November 02, 2021 Let's Talk Tofurky: Stewardship for Every Appetite - In-person Event
Tuesday, November 02, 2021 Let's Talk Tofurky: Stewardship for Every Appetite - Virtual Event
Thursday, October 28, 2021 VAFRE Fall Member Social
Thursday, October 14, 2021 Virtual New Member Orientation
Tuesday, October 05, 2021 Placing Social Capital at the Heart of Your Organization - In-person Event
Tuesday, October 05, 2021 Placing Social Capital at the Heart of Your Organization - Virtual Event
Friday, September 17, 2021 VAFRE 2021-2022 Professional Partnership Program
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Accountants are From Mars, Fundraisers are From Venus
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 2021-2022 Season Pass
Tuesday, August 03, 2021 VAFRE Virtual Lunch-In: Using Social Media as a Fundraising Arm to Turn Your Supporters into Advocates
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 VAFRE Virtual Lunch-In: Personal Branding for Fundraising Executives
Tuesday, June 08, 2021 Virtual Lunch-In: Raising Money, Ambassadors and Community Leaders Through Young Professional Boards
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Virtual Member Social
Tuesday, May 04, 2021 Virtual Annual Awards Lunch-In
Tuesday, April 06, 2021 Virtual Lunch-In: Introduction to Community-Centric Fundraising
Friday, March 05, 2021 Virtual Lunch-In: Groundhog Day, Take 2: Fundraising Psychology During Uncertain Times
Tuesday, March 02, 2021 Virtual Lunch-In: COVID-19 Crisis Giving: FeedMore's Strategy for Stewardship and Retention
Tuesday, February 02, 2021 Virtual Lunch-In: Groundhog Day: Fundraising Psychology During Uncertain Times
Tuesday, January 05, 2021 Virtual Lunch-In: Stress Less: An Action Plan for Managing Stress And Getting More Done
Tuesday, December 01, 2020 Virtual Lunch-In: Creating the Dynamic Fundraising Duo - The Executive Director and Director of Development
Thursday, November 19, 2020 AFP Meeting - National Philanthropy Day 2020
Thursday, November 19, 2020 AFP Workshop - Embracing the Power of Your Legacy Pipeline
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Virtual Lunch-In - Moving the Needle: How Fundraising Impacts Social Change through Legal Advocacy Organizations
Tuesday, October 06, 2020 Professional Partnership Program Kickoff Meeting
Tuesday, October 06, 2020 Virtual Lunch-In: Fortune Favors the Bold: Building a Diverse and Inclusive Board
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Virtual Annual Awards Lunch-In
Monday, September 21, 2020 IOP - Strategic Communications Institute
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 VAFRE 2020-2021 Professional Partnership Program
Tuesday, September 01, 2020 VAFRE Virtual Lunch-In: Action Continuum for Equity in Fundraising
Tuesday, August 04, 2020 VAFRE Virtual Lunch-In: Using Measurement and Evaluation to Strengthen Funding Strategy
Tuesday, July 07, 2020 VAFRE Virtual Lunch-In: Interacting with Donors in a Virtual Setting

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