Make plans to attend the 33rd Annual Virginia Fund Raising Institute at the Williamsburg Lodge on  July 23-25! VAFRE is an exhibitor this year, and we hope you can join us there.

The Virginia Fund Raising Institute is the premier training ground for fundraising professionals in Virginia. Begun in 1992, by the Shenandoah Chapter and expanded in 2000 with other Virginia AFP chapters, the Institute draws attendees from all over Virginia, DC, Maryland and West Virginia
and is celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2025. 

The planning committee for the annual VFRI Conference will provide sessions that attract a multi-level audience and will energize, educate, and empower great fundraising and nonprofit management. Drawing more than 250 attendees, VFRI is the premiere educational event for development
and nonprofit professionals in the Commonwealth. 

For a look at the workshops being offered and the speakers who will be presenting, or to register, click here.

Don't forget VAFRE members can attend at the member rate! Register by May 15th for the Early Bird Registration fee. It's an inexpensive way to: 

• get great ideas from a group of presenters with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives, 
• make some strong connections with other development professionals, and 
  
• pick up 12 hours of CFRE credit.