Online registration for the in-person event has now closed. There is still space in the virtual session, or you can email admin@vafre.org to determine availability for the in-person presentation.

Our Program

Join VAFRE on March 4th for an insightful discussion on creating more inclusive, impactful, and mutually beneficial internship programs. Learn how to design internships that not only support your organization’s mission but also provide meaningful experiences for interns and contribute to a stronger, more engaged community. During the session, we will also unveil the internship resources developed by our Community Engagement Committee—practical tools designed to help you build and enhance your own internship program. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, share best practices, and strengthen the future of our field!

Pending approval for CFRE credit.

Our Presenters

Carol Anne Baker Lajoie is the chief advancement officer for the Richmond SPCA. She joined the organization in 2019 as director of development before being promoted to chief advancement officer in 2022 where she oversees fundraising, communications, and children's humane education programming. Previously, Carol Anne served as director of development and external relations for the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU and chief development officer for the YWCA of Richmond. She spent 11 years at the Virginia Historical Society before joining the YWCA. She holds a bachelor of science degree from VCU and a master’s from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Carol Anne is a member of the VAFRE Board of Directors and is a past chair of  Richmond Impact 100, a women’s grant-making collaborative. She lives with her husband, three adopted dogs, and a flock of highly entertaining chickens in North Chesterfield.

Joycelyn Mahone Ferebee currently serves as the Director, Ridley Scholarship Program, at the UVA Alumni Association. Most recently, she had served as the Director, University Development at Virginia Commonwealth University. With more than ten years of experience in fundraising, she has worked for various public and private institutions throughout her career and is a member of the VAFRE Board of Directors. A native of South Florida, Joycelyn earned her BA in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida and later earned her Masters in Organization Leadership from Brenau University. In her spare time, she loves to hang out with her husband, family and friends. Joycelyn loves to cheer on her UCF Knights in college football in the fall and VCU in basketball in the spring. She is also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Our Schedule

• 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration & Networking begins
• 12 p.m. Lunch 
• 12:10 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 for members of the Central Virginia Chapter AFP, 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.