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VAFRE E-news, April 2026

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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

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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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Welcome New (& Returning) Members!

  • Sarah Boyack, HumanKind

  • Charlie Burgess, Ronald McDonald House

  • Hannah Coles, Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

  • Leah Coltrane, Richmond Symphony

  • Marcela Gallo-Churchill, Fredericksburg Christian Health Center

  • Amanda Keller, Wilton House Museum/NSCDA-VA

  • Kristen Kin, Peter Paul

  • Calandra Lake, Wild Virginia

  • Dr. LaChelle Lewis, Live to Serve Consulting Services

  • Tasha Moore, Junior League of Richmond

  • Alexandria Osborne, GRASP

  • Monty Shepardson, Habitat for Humanity Virginia

  • Alyson Stoffer

  • Kathryn Thompson, Partnership for Housing Affordability

  • Jennifer Webb, Johnson Health Center

  • Jamie Wiggington, Art for the Journey

      Log in to the Member Directory to access contact information for these and all members.

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      Not a VAFRE Member?

      Join Now

      Quarterly payment options and
      scholarships available.

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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:

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      Honoring Excellence in Philanthropy!


      Join VAFRE at FeedMore on Tuesday, May 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. as we honor our 2026 Award Winners:

      • Nina Abady Award: Mary-Beth Johnson, Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges

      • Rising Star Award: Josh Leidy, Virginia Commonwealth University

      • Leadership in Philanthropy Award: Sandra King, Helping Hands Resource, Inc.

      • Innovation in Fundraising Award: Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA Development Team

      • Nonprofit Excellence in Philanthropy Award: St. Joseph’s Villa

      The cost to attend this event varies depending on VAFRE membership and affiliation. Donations are also being accepted to support VAFRE membership scholarships through the Susan Early Scholarship Fund.

      Individual tickets are available here.
      For group tickets/sponsorships, click here.

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      VAFRE's Upcoming Program(s)

      Mark your calendar and watch for details:

      • June 2, Board Engagement
      • July 14, Brown Bag Luncheon

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      Need a Summer Intern?

      VAFRE is planning to launch an internship posting service for members and nonmembers similar to our job bank. If your organization has a summer internship opportunity that offers pay or college credit, please send the posting to admin@vafre.org.

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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. It's all there for VAFRE members to take advantage of.

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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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