Our Program

Three Nina Abady Award recipients, Ruth Modlin Ellett, CFRE, Jane Helfrich, and David Thomason, will be joined by VAFRE's former President and current VCU Senior Director of University Development James Wasilewski, CFRE, for an energetic and informative discussion of the importance of mentorship in the profession of fundraising.

This panel of amazing fundraisers will discuss their own mentorship experiences, both as mentor and mentee, to kick off VAFRE's 2022 luncheon series with some "do's and don'ts'' for both those mentoring and those being mentored all with a dose of humor and energy from Mr. Wasilewski.

Pending approval for 1 hour of CFRE credit.

Important Statement on COVID Protocols

For the safety of all of our members and guests, VAFRE strongly encourages all individuals attending our programs in-person to be fully vaccinated. Virtual registration is available for those who are not vaccinated or who do not feel comfortable meeting in person.

Masks will be required for all participants and we will be practicing social distancing. In-person registration will be limited to 40 individuals. Box lunches will be available for in-person registrants at the end of the program to eat on-site or take with you.

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), $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, $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.