Key Fundraising, Inc.

05/29/2026

I've received my AFP Faculty Training Academy certificate from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)! I highly recommend this training opportunity. I've been teaching and training others in fundraising and development for over 20 years, but this course improved my technique and presentation skills. After completing the course, I went to the Presenters Room at AFP ICON and tweaked the slide deck for the workshop I was giving the next day, based on concepts learned during the AFP Faculty Training Academy. Even if you've been teaching and training for decades, take this course. It's worth it.

I'm now an AFP Certified Facilitator!

05/11/2026

Lock in your Early Bird Discount today for the Central Virginia Academy for Nonprofit Excellence May workshop with Dr. Rayfurd Thompson on Financial Clarity for Nonprofits! The Early Bird Discount ends today! Register now at https://cvane.wufoo.com/forms/financial-clarity-for-nonprofits/.

Register now for CVANE’s May Workshop: Financial Clarity for Nonprofits: Decoding Statements, Mastering Cash Flow, and Building Resilience
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Open to all skill levels and geared towards first-time board members and Executive Directors, this workshop will empower nonprofit leaders and staff to confidently interpret financial statements, effectively manage cash flow, and strategically build financial reserves for long-term organizational health and mission achievement.
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Register Now at cvane.org!

04/29/2026

AFP ICON 2026 in San Diego is a wrap! Biggest takeaway is the fantastic educational experience I had in the AFP Faculty Training Academy (FTA) deep dive on Friday and Saturday with these lovely professionals. I highly recommend FTA to all AFP members.

I also had a great time presenting Build a Culture of Philanthropy - I Think I Can, I Think I Can, with the amazing Robbe Healey, MBA, NHA, ACFRE, FAFP on Monday morning to a packed house of 170ish conference attendees. Thank you to the Association of Fundraising Professionals for the opportunity to share our knowledge and research!

04/26/2026

Now at AFP ICON 2026 in San Diego - General Opening Session with futurist Jamais Cascio!

04/13/2026

Today is the last day to register for Emily Crowder's Board of Directors Best Practices 102 workshop, which will take place this Thursday, April 16th, from 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM at the Miller Center! Attendees will also receive a free boxed lunch, courtesy of SHARE Greater Lynchburg! Make sure to register today at https://www.cvane.org/!

Thank you to the generous support of , lunch will be provided for all attendees of our April Workshop - Board of Directors Best Practices 102!
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Head to cvane.org to register now!

02/23/2026

The deadline to register for CVANE's February workshop, Grant Writing 102 with Erika Mork, MBA, CFRE, is today! Register now at https://cvane.wufoo.com/forms/cvane-training-grant-writing-102/! You don't want to miss it!

Registration for our February workshop, Grant Writing 102, is LIVE!
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Join us for part two of an amazing Grant Writing series led by Erika Mork, MBA, CFRE! You will walk away from this workshop feeling confident about the grant writing process, identify prospects to secure funding, and be connected with like-minded nonprofit professionals! Join us on Thursday, February 26, 2026 for our ONLINE training. Registrants will be emailed a zoom link before the workshop begins.

02/20/2026

I'm happy to share that I will be presenting a workshop titled "Build a Culture of Philanthropy: I Think I Can!" I Think I Can!, with my friend and colleague Robbe Healey, MBA, NHA, ACFRE, FAFP, at the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) ICON in San Diego this April! You can find out more about the conference and our workshop here: https://afpglobal.org/afp-icon. If you haven't registered for ICON yet, make sure to do so soon, and I hope to see you in San Diego!

01/22/2026

The deadline to register for CVANE's popular Grant Writing 101 workshop with Erika Mork, MBA, CFRE, is next Monday, January 26th! The workshop will be held virtually on Thursday, January 29th - so don't let the forecast hold you back! Register today at https://cvane.wufoo.com/forms/cvane-training-grant-writing-101-zmdv0dp0poxu3w/.

11/10/2025

I'm pleased to be presenting alongside several of my fellow CVANE board members at next Wednesday's "So You're New to Nonprofits" panel workshop, hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance. Registration closes this Friday, November 14, so register soon at https://lnkd.in/d9rymtsJ.

Here are the topics we'll be covering:

1. Todd Blake will discuss being new to the nonprofit field and local nonprofit educational resources.
2. Allison Jordan is the Queen of Collaboration, and she'll cover how you can make collaborations work for you.
3. David Neumeyer will cover the legal high points all nonprofit sector professionals should know.
4. Emily Crowder will focus on key to-dos for board engagement.
5. Wendy F. Adams, CFRE, will discuss nonprofit leadership and how every nonprofit sector professional can be a leader in their field.
6. And finally, I will cover fundraising and development, and what it takes to build a strong development program.

Don't wait - register today! https://lnkd.in/d9rymtsJ

New to the nonprofit world or ready to take your impact to the next level? Join So You’re New to Nonprofits, a practical workshop where CVANE board members share insights on marketing, leadership, fundraising, collaboration, and more. Learn what it takes to grow and thrive in the nonprofit sector!

Join us on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 as our Board Members dive into what it takes to thrive in the Nonprofit sector. From finding resources and developing them, to building engagement and connections that last, you do not want to miss this workshop.

Register Here: https://cvane.wufoo.com/forms/so-youre-new-to-nonprofits/

09/23/2025

The deadline to register for CVANE's Business Continuity workshop this Friday is today! Register ASAP at https://www.cvane.org/.

Disruptions are no longer a question of if—but when. From severe weather to leadership changes and funding uncertainty, Lynchburg nonprofits face real risks that can threaten the services our community depends on.
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Join local expert Alisha Childress for a practical, action-oriented workshop designed to help your organization build a customized business continuity plan. You’ll learn how to identify critical functions, assess local risks, and create a plan that keeps your mission moving forward—no matter the challenge.
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We would love to see you on Friday, September 26th at the United Way of Central Virginia for this workshop. Register at cvane.org!