Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives

Who's Next? Submit Your Award Nominations!

If you take a moment and think about it, I’m certain you can think of a seasoned Development professional who has inspired you in your career, or a young gun who really impresses you. Isn’t it time they joined the ranks of VAFRE’s award winners? 

Each year, VAFRE is honored to recognize some of the best development talent in the area with our Nina Abady and Rising Star Awards. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 Awards. All nominations should be submitted by January 31st.

The Nina Abady Award is presented to a fundraising professional who has demonstrated utmost excellence in the field of development. The award signifies to individuals, organizations, and the greater community that the recipient has garnered the respect and admiration of colleagues throughout the Commonwealth for professional and ethical service.  Learn more about the Nina Abady Award.

The Rising Star Award is made annually to an individual who exhibits excellent potential and who has demonstrated remarkable talents at an early stage in their fund-raising career (less than ten years in development). Learn more about the Rising Star Award.

Both Awards are open to members of VAFRE and the Central Virginia Chapter AFP.

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February Program Giving Black: Understanding and Engaging High Net Worth Donors of Color

Join us at the Virginia War Memorial on February 7th as Stephanie Glenn, Vice President of Diversity and Engagement at the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond, delves into the history, traits and characteristics of donors of color. Participate in an interactive workshop that will help spark your fundraising plan to include consideration of the prioritization of racial and ethnic minoritized communities in the giving of DOC, the ways that DOC often serve as intermediaries between their communities and the broader philanthropic and nonprofit field, and more!

Approval is pending for CFRE credit for this program.

For complete details or to register for the in-person session, click here: for the virtual session, click here. 

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Board Nominations Sought

The VAFRE Nominating Committee is seeking nominations to fill vacant positions for the Board of Directors for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. Now is the time to take your membership to the next level and make a commitment to VAFRE or to nominate someone else for the Board. Your nominations are needed by Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Each nominee will receive a Candidate Interest Form that must be completed to be considered for a position by the Nominating Committee.  

Eligibility and Term of Office: To be a director, you must be a member, in good standing.  Each elected Director shall take office on July 1, 2023 for a two-year term and is responsible for, along with other Board members, determining VAFRE policies and supporting the mission of the organization. Time commitment includes a board meeting the first Tuesday of every other month (schedule variable until we can meet again in-person) and the time needed to complete the tasks of your board role.

Click here for a copy of the Nominating Form.

Click here for a general description of the Board qualifications, nomination process and manner of conducting business as defined in the Policy Manual, or view the Board Job Descriptions from the Policy Manual.

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