Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives

Central to VAFRE’s mission is education. We encourage all of our members to keep up with the latest in the nonprofit sector. Below you will find a number of blogs and websites divided into topic areas that we think may be of interest.

Members may also access handouts from our monthly meetings on the Members Only Resources page.

If you know of a good resource that is not listed here, please let us know!

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Board Development

BoardSource: Build Effective Nonprofit Boards of Directors Through Good Governance
BoardSource is dedicated to advancing the public good by building exceptional nonprofit boards and inspiring board service. The Knowledge Center section provides loads of good information.

Change/Influence

The Heath Brothers
Chip and Dan Heath offer up a fun and approachable blog with relevant news updates, opinion pieces, research, and more on marketing and organizational change.

Seth Godin: Make Something Happen
Popular bestselling author writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything.

Stanford Center for Social Innovation
Change lives. Change organizations. Change the world.... Part of Stanford’s graduate school of business, this site offers access to research and serves as a bridge between academia and practice.

Fundraising

Ahern Communications Ink

Tom Ahern provides a very full (although somewhat cluttered) site packed with information on donor communications.

Burk’s Blog

Critical, timely, and research-based information by creator of Donor-Centered Fundraising®, Penelope Burk.

KaySprinkelGrace

A well-known & highly experienced consultant shares a bit about herself and offers a good book list.

Leadership

Michael Hyatt: Intentional Leadership
According to former CEO of Thomas Nelson, he “helps people live and lead on purpose.” You’ll find very practical information here (including templates for creating a life plan and scheduling an ideal work week) you can use at work and in your personal life.

Marketing

Marketing Profs:
Smart thinking. . . pass it on. A rich and trusted resource that offers actionable know-how to help you market your products and services both smarter and better. 415,000 subscribers!

The Social Media Marketing Blog
The head of Ford Motor Company’s social media, Scott Monty, shares his perspectives on social media - the convergence of marketing, advertising and PR on the Web - for marketers, agencies, the enterprise, and the individual.

Technology/Social Media

Mashable
Social Media news, tips, and information. Lots of high tech information here; you’ll likely find the social media section the most helpful.

NTEN
Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) aspires to a world where all nonprofit organizations use technology skillfully and confidently to meet community needs and fulfill their missions. This site is a great place to start.

Nonprofits (General Info)

Blue Avocado
Practical, provocative, and fun food for thought for nonprofits.... Great informational and opinion pieces on a wide range of topics of interest to nonprofits; blog owner never shies away from posting rebuttals. Food for thought, indeed.

Foundation Center
Knowledge to Build On.... Don’t forget how much information the Foundation Center’s site makes available for free, including statistics and data, how-to’s, webinars, and more.

Independent Sector
Independent Sector is the leadership network for charities, foundations, and corporate giving programs committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world. The site is jammed with information on shaping public policy, increasing effectivenss, strengthening accountability, building connections, and understanding the sector.

Joyaux Associates
A busy but helpful blog by renowned consultant Simone Joyaux who helps organizations raise money, plan for the future, build stronger boards, and more.

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