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  • 2023-2024 Season Pass

    • Wednesday, June 14, 2023
    • 12:00 AM
    • Wednesday, October 25, 2023
    • 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 2023 through June 2024, including the monthly luncheons and the Awards luncheon.* 

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

    • Just $182.00 for in-person - that's $30 less than paying as you register for each event, or like getting to attend the Awards luncheon for free! 
    • Just $52.00 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.

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  • VAFRE 2023-2024 Professional Partnership Program

    • Friday, September 15, 2023
    • 12:00 AM
    • Saturday, September 30, 2023
    • 11:30 PM
    • not applicable
    • 21 registrants
    Register

    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 it's eleventh 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 1st.

    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. 


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  • Using Data to Drive Campaign Success - In-Person Event

    • Tuesday, October 03, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 30
    • 47 registrants
    Register

    Our Program

    For institutions that are either in a campaign or thinking ahead to a potential future campaign, understanding the available potential of their prospect pool is critical to success. In this session, we will look at specific ways to approach data and analytics that will allow advancement programs of all types and sizes to evaluate their donor base and gauge what kind of campaign may be possible. Maximizing the potential of an organization's supporters requires thoughtful preparation and accurate analytics, and this session will discuss examples from different types of charitable organizations.

    Attendees will leave this session with a fresh set of ideas on how to approach their prospect pool data. They will be better equipped to make decisions about the potential of their donors and understand how to confidently arrive at overall goals.

    CFRE Credit applied for.

    Our Presenter

    Dana Gresko is a Vice President of Analytics at GG+A, where she partners with clients to analyze and apply their prospect screening and client relationship management (CRM) data to enhance philanthropic performance and outcomes. She also collaborates on benchmarking and growth modelling studies to provide strategic data on opportunities for institutional growth. Dana brings nearly two decades of experience to the firm, with expertise in fundraising analytics, advancement systems, annual giving, donor retention, and more.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 12 p.m. Program begins
    • 1:15 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 nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

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  • Using Data to Drive Campaign Success - Virtual Event

    • Tuesday, October 03, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    • Zoom
    • 75
    • 18 registrants
    Register

    Our Program

    For institutions that are either in a campaign or thinking ahead to a potential future campaign, understanding the available potential of their prospect pool is critical to success. In this session, we will look at specific ways to approach data and analytics that will allow advancement programs of all types and sizes to evaluate their donor base and gauge what kind of campaign may be possible. Maximizing the potential of an organization's supporters requires thoughtful preparation and accurate analytics, and this session will discuss examples from different types of charitable organizations.

    Attendees will leave this session with a fresh set of ideas on how to approach their prospect pool data. They will be better equipped to make decisions about the potential of their donors and understand how to confidently arrive at overall goals.

    CFRE Credit applied for.

    Our Presenter

    Dana Gresko is a Vice President of Analytics at GG+A, where she partners with clients to analyze and apply their prospect screening and client relationship management (CRM) data to enhance philanthropic performance and outcomes. She also collaborates on benchmarking and growth modelling studies to provide strategic data on opportunities for institutional growth. Dana brings nearly two decades of experience to the firm, with expertise in fundraising analytics, advancement systems, annual giving, donor retention, and more.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 11:45 a.m. Virtual participants may login
    • 12 p.m. Program begins
    • 1:15 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.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - In-Person Event

    • Tuesday, November 14, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 79
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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 nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - Virtual Event

    • Tuesday, November 14, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 94
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 11:45 a.m. Virtual participants may login
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - Virtual Event

    • Tuesday, December 05, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 94
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 11:45 a.m. Virtual participants may login
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - In-Person Event

    • Tuesday, December 05, 2023
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 79
    • 1 registrant
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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 nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - In-Person Event

    • Tuesday, January 09, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 80
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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 nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - Virtual Event

    • Tuesday, January 09, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 95
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 11:45 a.m. Virtual participants may login
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - Virtual Event

    • Tuesday, February 06, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 95
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 11:45 a.m. Virtual participants may login
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - In-Person Event

    • Tuesday, February 06, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 80
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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 nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - In-Person Event

    • Tuesday, March 05, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 80
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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 nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - Virtual Event

    • Tuesday, March 05, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 95
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 11:45 a.m. Virtual participants may login
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - Virtual Event

    • Tuesday, April 02, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 95
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 11:45 a.m. Virtual participants may login
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - In-Person Event

    • Tuesday, April 02, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 80
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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 nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

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  • Annual Awards Reception - In-Person Event

    • Tuesday, May 07, 2024
    • 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • to be announced
    • 80
    • Be the first
    Register

    Join VAFRE on the afternoon of May 2th as we honor our 2024 Nina Abady and Rising Star Award winners during a reception. Location to be announced

    OUR SCHEDULE

    • 3:00 p.m. Registration Begins
    • 3:30 p.m. Welcome
    • 3:50 p.m. Presentation by speaker to be announced
    • 4:10 p.m. Awards Presentation
    • 4:50 p.m. Conclude Presentation/Toast/Networking
    • 5:30 p.m. Adjourn

    Cost to attend

    • $35 for Members (no additional fee for Season Pass holders, $20 for Virtual Season Pass holders)
    • $40 for Member Organizations
    • $45 for Nonmembers

    SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

    To ensure that VAFRE membership is accessible to, and truly reflective of, Richmond's diverse fundraising community, we are offering scholarships so that individuals may join VAFRE regardless of their financial ability or the financial ability of the nonprofits for which they work. If you would like to make a gift of any size to support scholarships for VAFRE memberships, please select the "Make a donation" button when you register for this event, and we will gratefully apply your donation to the Susan Early Scholarship Fund*.  

    Questions?

    Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 368-3398 or by e-mail to admin@vafre.org.

    *This donation is not tax deductible.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - In-Person Event

    • Tuesday, June 04, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 80
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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 nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

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  • VAFRE Monthly Meeting - Virtual Event

    • Tuesday, June 04, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 95
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Details to be announced.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 11:45 a.m. Virtual participants may login
    • 12 p.m. Annual Meeting and Program begins
    • 1:30 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.

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  • Brown Bag Lunch

    • Tuesday, July 09, 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 60
    • Be the first
    Register

    Our Program

    Topic to be announced.

    There is no fee to participate in a Brown Bag luncheon (unless you opt to purchase a box lunch), so bring a friend you think would benefit from becoming a VAFRE member!

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration begins
    • 12 p.m. Program begins
    • 1:15 p.m. Adjourn

    Registration Fees

    • There is no fee to participate in a Brown Bag luncheon unless you opt to purchase a box lunch (specify your selection during registration). 
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Past events

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
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
Friday, June 26, 2020 Virtual P3 Celebration
Tuesday, June 02, 2020 Annual Business Meeting and Lunch-In, Navigating COVID-19: Front Line Advice from Fundraisers Across Industries
Tuesday, May 05, 2020 VAFRE Virtual Lunch-In: What Now? Facing the Unknown
Tuesday, April 07, 2020 CANCELLED: Fostering Equity and Inclusive Communication in Fundraising
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Deeper Dive: Building the Development Function, Starting with Your Board of Directors
Friday, March 13, 2020 Spring New Member Social
Tuesday, March 03, 2020 Building the Development Function Starting with Your Board of Directors
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Deeper Dive: Data Driven Decisions
Tuesday, February 04, 2020 Data Driven Decisions
Tuesday, January 07, 2020 Ten Tips to Skyrocket Your Fundraising Career and Still Have a Life!
Tuesday, December 03, 2019 The Secrets of Managing Up
Thursday, November 14, 2019 AFP Meeting - National Philanthropy Day
Thursday, November 14, 2019 AFP Meeting - National Philanthropy Day Workshop: Preparing for the Future of Family Philanthropy
Thursday, November 07, 2019 Fall Member Social: The Calm Before the End of Year Storm
Tuesday, November 05, 2019 If You're Gonna Do It: Things to Consider Before Hosting a Fundraising Event
Tuesday, October 01, 2019 Ain't Too Proud to Beg
Thursday, September 26, 2019 Professional Partnership Program Kickoff Meeting
Sunday, September 15, 2019 VAFRE 2019-2020 Professional Partnership Program
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 The Mythology of High, Very High and Ultra Net Worth Individuals: What Fundraisers Need to Know
Thursday, September 05, 2019 AFP Meeting - Broken Ladders to Nonprofit Leadership Roles? Beyond Fundraising to Strategic Organization-wide Roles
Sunday, September 01, 2019 2019-2020 Season Pass
Tuesday, August 06, 2019 Brown Bag Luncheon - Networking 101 for Fundraisers
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 27th Annual Virginia Fund Raising Institute
Tuesday, July 09, 2019 Brown Bag Luncheon - A Development Director's Insight into Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Credits
Thursday, June 20, 2019 Giving USA 2019 Presentation and Reception
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 P3 Celebration
Tuesday, June 04, 2019 The Strategic Development Plan: Laying the Groundwork for Fundraising Success
Thursday, May 23, 2019 VAFRE Spring Social
Tuesday, May 07, 2019 Donor Advised Funds: Changing How Donors Give
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Annual Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Sponsorship of the Annual Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Annual Awards VIP Reception
Thursday, March 14, 2019 Deeper Dive: When Donors Get Too Close
Friday, March 08, 2019 Spring New Member Social
Tuesday, March 05, 2019 When Donors Get Too Close - Sexual Harassment and the Development Professional in the Age of #metoo
Wednesday, February 13, 2019 Deeper Dive: 21st Century Career Mapping
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 21st Century Career Mapping: Pathways to a Fulfilling and Successful Career
Thursday, January 24, 2019 Deeper Dive: Cultivating Resilience
Tuesday, January 08, 2019 Cultivating Resilience: Mindfulness to Recognize and Resist Burnout
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Deeper Dive: Thank you, Thank you very much
Tuesday, December 04, 2018 Thank you, Thank you very much: Composing Stewardship Methodologies
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 How to Become a CFRE (Webinar)
Monday, November 12, 2018 Deeper Dive: Changes to the Tax Code and What They Mean for Charities
Tuesday, November 06, 2018 Changes to the Tax Code and What They Mean for Charities
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 VAFRE Fall Social
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Professional Partnership Program Kickoff Meeting
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Cocktails & Conversation: Getting Ready to Get Ready: Laying the Groundwork for Your Capital Campaign
Tuesday, October 02, 2018 Getting Ready to Get Ready: Laying the Groundwork for Your Capital Campaign
Sunday, September 30, 2018 2018-2019 Season Pass
Monday, September 24, 2018 VAFRE Deeper Dive: Planning for Year-End Giving
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 Planning for Year-End Giving
Tuesday, August 07, 2018 Brown Bag Luncheon - Making the Ask
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 26th Annual Virginia Fund Raising Institute
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Brown Bag Luncheon - The Improvising Fundraiser: Campfire Storytelling
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 P3 Celebration
Thursday, June 21, 2018 Giving USA 2018: The Annual Report on Phillanthropy
Tuesday, June 19, 2018 VAFRE Deeper Dive: Prospect Research
Tuesday, June 05, 2018 Prospect Research and VAFRE Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 VAFRE Deeper Dive: Women in Phillanthropy
Tuesday, May 01, 2018 Women in Philanthropy
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Annual Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 2018 Awards Tribute Slide
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Sponsorship of the Annual Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Annual Awards VIP Reception
Thursday, April 12, 2018 VAFRE Spring Social
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 VAFRE Deeper Dive: Annual Giving Strategies
Thursday, March 08, 2018 Spring New Member Social
Tuesday, March 06, 2018 Diving Deep….Is Your Annual Campaign Floating Along or Racing to the Finish Line?

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