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Upcoming events

    • Tuesday, April 07, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Virginia War Memorial
    • 68
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    Our Program

    Join VAFRE on April 7th for our upcoming lunch program: Building a Culture of Accountability and CareLed by Candice Hunter, this interactive session will explore how embedding accountability into your workplace culture can actively reduce burnout and strengthen team well-being.

    Accountability isn’t about punitive oversight—it’s about rewarding and reinforcing the behaviors that drive success. When done right, accountability creates clarity, builds trust, and empowers ownership. The result? Engaged, motivated staff who are focused on achieving key outcomes—without sacrificing their well-being.

    In this session, you will learn how to:

    • Connect organizational systems and shared values directly to team well-being.
    • Identify practical rituals that reinforce trust, feedback, and recovery.
    • Design a sustainability plan aligned with the McKinsey & Company 7S Framework (Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff).

    Embedding a culture where accountability reduces burnout requires shifting from control to clarity—from pressure to purpose. By clearly defining roles, eliminating ambiguity, and fostering shared ownership, leaders can create environments where people thrive.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to build a workplace culture that sustains both performance and people.

    Pending approval for CFRE credit.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration & Networking begins
    • 12 p.m. Lunch 
    • 12:10 Program begins 
    • 1:30 p.m. Adjourn

    Registration Fees

    • In-person registration is $20 for members  of VAFRE ($0 for those with a Season Pass or $12 for those with a Virtual Season Pass), $25 for nonmembers who work at a member organization and for members of the Central Virginia Chapter AFP, and $30 for guests. All in-person registrants should select their meal during the registration process.
    • Virtual registration is $8 for members ($0 for those with a Virtual Season Pass), $11 for nonmembers who work at a member organization and for members of the Central Virginia Chapter AFP, and $15 for nonmembers. The virtual registration fees help support the technology costs associated with offering a hybrid event.

    If you are not a VAFRE member and do not work in the office of a member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

    • Tuesday, April 07, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 94
    Register

    Our Program

    Join VAFRE on April 7th for our upcoming lunch program: Building a Culture of Accountability and CareLed by Candice Hunter, this interactive session will explore how embedding accountability into your workplace culture can actively reduce burnout and strengthen team well-being.

    Accountability isn’t about punitive oversight—it’s about rewarding and reinforcing the behaviors that drive success. When done right, accountability creates clarity, builds trust, and empowers ownership. The result? Engaged, motivated staff who are focused on achieving key outcomes—without sacrificing their well-being.

    In this session, you will learn how to:

    • Connect organizational systems and shared values directly to team well-being.
    • Identify practical rituals that reinforce trust, feedback, and recovery.
    • Design a sustainability plan aligned with the McKinsey & Company 7S Framework (Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff).

    Embedding a culture where accountability reduces burnout requires shifting from control to clarity—from pressure to purpose. By clearly defining roles, eliminating ambiguity, and fostering shared ownership, leaders can create environments where people thrive.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to build a workplace culture that sustains both performance and people.

    Pending approval for CFRE credit.

    Our Schedule

    • 11:30 a.m. In-person Registration & Networking begins
    • 12 p.m. Lunch begins 
    • 12:10 p.m. Program begins
    • 1:30 p.m. Session concludes, Adjourn

      Registration Fees

      • Virtual registration is $8 for members  of VAFRE ($0 for those with a Virtual Season Pass), $11 for Central Virginia Chapter AFP members and nonmembers who work at a member organization, and $15 for nonmembers. The virtual registration fees help support the technology costs associated with offering a hybrid event. 
      • In-person registration is $20 for members of VAFRE ($0 for those with a Season Pass or $12 for those with a Virtual Season Pass), $25 for Central Virginia Chapter AFP members and nonmembers who work at a member organization, and $30 for guests. All in-person registrants should select their meal during the registration process.

      If you are not a VAFRE member and do nor work in the office of a VAFRE member, consider becoming a member of VAFRE in order to access reduced registration fees.

      • Tuesday, April 14, 2026
      • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
      • Zoom
      • 91
      Register

      Join us for a Virtual New Member Orientation on Tuesday, April 14th from 12:00-1:00PM!

      Come learn more about all that VAFRE has to offer, get to know other members, and learn about how to become more involved. This session is designed for those who have been members for one year or less.

      This event is FREE, but please let us know if you plan to attend - login and register by noon on Monday, April 13th. 

    Past events

    Tuesday, March 03, 2026 AI & Fundraising: Partner, Pitfall or Possibility? - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, March 03, 2026 AI & Fundraising: Partner, Pitfall or Possibility? - Virtual Event
    Thursday, February 19, 2026 VAFRE Mix and Mingle
    Tuesday, February 03, 2026 Letting Development Shine in your Budget Process - How to be Proactive and Lead Budgeting Efforts in your Organization - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, February 03, 2026 Letting Development Shine in your Budget Process - How to be Proactive and Lead Budgeting Efforts in your Organization - Virtual Event
    Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Virtual New Member Orientation
    Tuesday, January 06, 2026 Straddling the Line Between Bravery & Burnout: How to Balance Care for Your Community and Yourself - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, January 06, 2026 Straddling the Line Between Bravery & Burnout: How to Balance Care for Your Community and Yourself - Virtual Event
    Thursday, December 04, 2025 VAFRE Mix and Mingle - Charlottesville Edition
    Tuesday, December 02, 2025 A Holiday Feast: A Four-Course Meal of Professional Wisdom, Career Advice and Sweet Rewards - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, December 02, 2025 A Holiday Feast: A Four-Course Meal of Professional Wisdom, Career Advice and Sweet Rewards - Virtual Event
    Wednesday, November 12, 2025 "Orange is NOT the New Black:" Ethics in Fundraising- In-Person Event
    Wednesday, November 12, 2025 "Orange is NOT the New Black:" Ethics in Fundraising - Virtual Event
    Thursday, November 06, 2025 VAFRE Fall Member Social
    Monday, October 13, 2025 Professional Partnership Program Kickoff Meeting
    Tuesday, October 07, 2025 A New Era for Giving: Understanding and Leveraging the Impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" For Nonprofits - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, October 07, 2025 A New Era for Giving: Understanding and Leveraging the Impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill" For Nonprofits - Virtual Event
    Thursday, September 25, 2025 VAFRE Mix and Mingle
    Tuesday, September 09, 2025 The Power of Narrative: Using Strategic Storytelling to Move Donors and Multiply Impact - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, September 09, 2025 The Power of Narrative: Using Strategic Storytelling to Move Donors and Multiply Impact - Virtual Event
    Saturday, September 06, 2025 VAFRE 2025-2026 Professional Partnership Program
    Wednesday, July 23, 2025 33rd Annual Virginia Fund Raising Institute
    Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Brown Bag Lunch: Development Speed Dating
    Tuesday, June 24, 2025 P3 Graduation Celebration
    Wednesday, June 18, 2025 2025-2026 Season Pass
    Thursday, June 12, 2025 VAFRE Summer Member Social
    Tuesday, June 03, 2025 Coaching Skills for Philanthropic Leaders - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, June 03, 2025 Coaching Skills for Philanthropic Leaders - Virtual Event
    Tuesday, May 06, 2025 Annual Awards Presentation and Reception
    Tuesday, May 06, 2025 Sponsorship of the Annual Awards Reception
    Thursday, April 10, 2025 VAFRE Mix and Mingle - Charlottesville Edition
    Tuesday, April 01, 2025 Rescheduled: Health & Well-being for Fundraisers - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, April 01, 2025 Rescheduled: Health & Well-being for Fundraisers - Virtual Event
    Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Virtual New Member Orientation
    Tuesday, March 04, 2025 Creating Fundraising Internships - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, March 04, 2025 Creating Fundraising Internships - Virtual Event
    Thursday, February 06, 2025 VAFRE Mix and Mingle
    Tuesday, February 04, 2025 To Be or Not to Be: How to Decide When and Why to Put on an Event - In-person Event
    Tuesday, February 04, 2025 To Be or Not to Be: How to Decide When and Why to Put on an Event - Virtual Event
    Tuesday, January 07, 2025 Health & Well-being for Fundraisers - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, January 07, 2025 Health & Well-being for Fundraisers - Virtual Event
    Thursday, December 12, 2024 VAFRE Mix and Mingle - Charlottesville Edition
    Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Generations in the Workplace: Tips for Multigenerational Staff, Donors & Volunteers - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Generations in the Workplace: Tips for Multigenerational Staff, Donors & Volunteers - Virtual Event
    Tuesday, December 03, 2024 Virtual New Member Orientation
    Thursday, November 14, 2024 VAFRE Fall Member Social
    Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Are You Happy in the Fundraising World and Are You Sure? - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Are You Happy in the Fundraising World and Are You Sure? - Virtual Event
    Tuesday, October 15, 2024 You Can’t Fundraise on Bad Strategy! - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, October 15, 2024 You Can’t Fundraise on Bad Strategy! - Virtual Event
    Thursday, October 03, 2024 Professional Partnership Program Kickoff Meeting and Graduation
    Thursday, September 12, 2024 VAFRE Mix and Mingle
    Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Nonprofit Development Compensation: Insights from the Latest Surveys - In-Person Event
    Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Nonprofit Development Compensation: Insights from the Latest Surveys - Virtual Event
    Saturday, September 07, 2024 VAFRE 2024-2025 Professional Partnership Program

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