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Submit Your Proposal!
You are invited to propose a program for VAFRE’s monthly luncheon sessions. Luncheons are held in person in Richmond, with a hybrid option. Submissions are open to the public, regardless of membership status, and will be accepted on a rolling basis.
VAFRE’s mission is to equip fundraising professionals with the expertise, strategies, and networks to deliver lasting impact for an inclusive philanthropic community. Our goal for monthly meetings is to provide innovative and relevant programming that will appeal to members across all experience levels and fundraising disciplines. VAFRE is committed to becoming a more equitable organization by supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and access initiatives.
In accordance with VAFRE’s values, we are offering an honorarium for all luncheon speakers. This policy is to ensure we continue to select a diverse array of speakers and avoid any bias or discrimination that favors presenters from more privileged backgrounds. We believe presenters should be compensated equally, regardless of their position, personal traits or prominence.
For complete details and to submit a proposal, click here.
Thanks to our P3 Sponsors
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Welcome New (& Returning) Members!- Stacy Combs, Fredericksburg Area Museum
- Bernard H. Fitzsimmons, House of Mercy
- Gregory L. Gallop, II, Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
- Sally Anne Harrell, Commonwealth Autism
- Marianne Johnson, MEDRVA Healthcare
- Mary Beth Moody, Rx Partnership
- Elizabeth Webber Moloney, Therapists Beyond Borders
- Destiny Thompson, Communities in Schools of Chesterfield
- James Wallace
- Lark Washington, The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust
Log in to the Member Directory to access contact information for these and all members.
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Quarterly payment options and
scholarships available.
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There's Still Time!!
Join us TODAY, November 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brambly Park.Relax and enjoy this urban winery located in the northwest corner of Richmond's Scott's Addition neighborhood (with outdoor seating and parking available). VAFRE is providing the appetizers, as well as several bottles of red and white wine to share at our reserved tables (first come, first served). Click here to register now. Hope to see you there!
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Need Help with Your Dues?
The Susan Early Scholarship Fund is available to new and renewing VAFRE members to cover the cost of your dues. To apply for a scholarship, follow the link in the member application or, for current members, follow the link on the Members Only page.
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Link Up with VAFRE on LINKEDIN
VAFRE has a Company page on LinkedIn: check it out to see what's happening with VAFRE.
Also, members can join our LinkedIn group page and post items of interest to other members.
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Compensation Survey Results
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An ongoing and important conversation in the nonprofit community is about compensation. Has compensation kept pace among rising costs and inflation?
VAFRE recently partnered with Warner & Associates Consulting to conduct a survey of approximately 1,430 development professionals across the Commonwealth, including all VAFRE members, Virginia Association of Fundraising Professional chapters, and others individually invited. The response of 238 participants generated an approximate 17% return rate.
The answers to the survey offered valuable information, including demographics, education and certification, types of organizations, reporting structures, and budgets. Salary, of course, was one of the most interesting questions. The graphic below offers a quick highlight of annual compensation as reported by those surveyed.
Benefits, professional development opportunities, and other factors are important in interpreting the overall results of this survey. Click here to read more and access the complete survey results.
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Generations in the Workplace: Tips for Multigenerational Staff, Donors, and Volunteers
Join us for this exciting event on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Virginia War Memorial. Learn about the realities of working with up to five generations at one time in nonprofit organizations. Learn how to increase empathy and work with each group to make your mission possible.
Sarah Milston, founder of The Spark Mill is our featured speaker. A strategic consultancy, The Spark Mill has been servicing the Mid-Atlantic region for over a decade. Sarah loves a challenge and is known for making connections between people and ideas and data. Fees for the event vary based on memberships and whether you attend in-person or virtually. Click here for more information and to register.
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VAFRE Mix and Mingle - Charlottesville Edition
Join VAFRE for an informal Mix & Mingle on Thursday, December 12, from 8-9 a.m. at Guajiros Miami Eatery in Charlottesville. Grab a drink and come mingle with other fundraising professionals in the community. We love meeting new people so feel free to bring a friend! Sip on a cup of cafecito (or tea) and enjoy a morning of networking and building connections. This is a free event, but please register so we know how many to expect.
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Do You Need CFRE Credit?
Check out the recordings of our recent programs on the Members Only page of the website. Login now to view the virtual versions of our programs: from Giving Black to Demystifying Giving Circles, Using Data to Drive Campaign Success to Grant Writing with ChatGPT, it's all there for VAFRE members to take advantage of.
VAFRE is proud to be a participating organization with CFRE International. Members receive a 20% discount on certification and recertification.
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