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VAFRE E-news, September 2026 |
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VAFRE is proud to be a participating organization with CFRE International. Members receive a 20% discount on certification and recertification. Want to learn more about CFRE? Contact one of VAFRE’s CFRE Ambassadors with any questions you may have about the designation and the exam: ____________ 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. It's all there for VAFRE members to take advantage of. ____________ | Welcome New (& Returning) Members!
Log in to the Member Directory to access contact information for these and all members. ____________ Not a VAFRE Member?Quarterly payment options and ____________ 2026-2027 VAFRE ProgramsSave the date for all of our upcoming programs:
*The May Awards program and July Brown Bag lunch locations will be announced. ____________ Submit Your Proposal!The program committee is currently pulling together an exciting list of topics for our monthly lunch programs. These in-person sessions are held in Richmond on Tuesdays, and do include a hybrid option. Submissions are open to the public, regardless of membership status, and will be accepted on a rolling basis. If you are interested in suggesting a topic, a speaker, or in helping to plan a program for the 2026-27 season, click here to learn more and submit your proposal today. ____________ | 
September 24 at the Science Museum of VirginiaJoin VAFRE for an informal Mix & Mingle this Thursday, September 24, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Café by Bean Sprouts. This new "hip and healthy" venue is located on Level 1 inside the Science Museum of Virginia at 2500 W. Broad St reet. This free event is a great way to network and build connections. If possible, please do register so we know how many to expect. We look forward to seeing you there! ___________________________________ Professional Partnership Program Kickoff Meeting - October 14Join your P3 colleagues and P3 alumni as we kick off the fourteenth year of this program with a reception on Wednesday, October 14, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Villa. Event Highlights:
Confirmed P3 Team Leaders for 2026-2027:
*Team members: If you are unable to attend, please e-mail admin@vafre.org to let us know so we can put you in touch with your team leaders ahead of time. Many thanks to our P3 Sponsor -
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What's Going On in Grants? In-Person and Virtual Event - October 20
The use of AI continues to reduce the amount of time required to produce an application. At the same time, government funding is shifting, competition is increasing, funders are overwhelmed with applications, and many of the old assumptions about how organizations find and win grants no longer fit the world that development professionals are now working in. Drawing on more than 15 years of grant strategy experience, Matt Leighty of GrantFlow will examine the forces reshaping the grant landscape—and present what they mean for today's fundraising professionals. Participants in this program will leave with a clearer understanding of how the grant environment is changing and a practical framework for making better decisions about where and how to invest their organization's limited time and capacity. Event Schedule:
Please Note: This event is pending approval for CFRE credit. ___________________________________ |
Things are changing fast in the world of grants!