AFP, Central Virginia Chapter

05/21/2026

FORGE is a volunteer-driven initiative... and we need you!

Members power this work at every stage through a Steering Committee, Working Group, and Advisory Councils that makes final recommendations to the AFP Board.

Sign up to be a volunteer: https://afpglobal.tfaforms.net/52
The deadline for submission is June 12, 2026.

04/29/2026

Join us on May 14th for an engaging virtual session, How Nonprofits Can Turn Emails Into Engagement, with Guest Speaker Katelyn Baughan. This program is designed for nonprofit marketers and fundraisers who want to move beyond batch-and-blast and start treating email as a real community-building tool. Register to attend at https://bit.ly/AFPCentralVAEvents

04/13/2026

Register to attend The Virginia Fund Raising Institute by May 3rd for a discounted rate! VFRI is a cooperative effort of six AFP Virginia Chapters and we look forward to this yearly opportunity for learning, discussion, and fellowship. We hope to see you there!

We’re getting closer… and so is the deadline!

Advanced registration for the 2026 Virginia Fund Raising Institute ends on May 3, and we’d love to have you there.

VFRI is more than just a conference — it’s a chance to step away, connect with others doing this work, and walk away with ideas you can actually use right away.

If it’s been a while since you’ve invested in your professional development (or you’ve been meaning to check out VFRI), this is a great year to jump in.

🎟️ Save your spot before rates increase: [https://www.vfri.org/registration/

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04/10/2026

Thank you to all of those who joined us yesterday for our April program, Idea to Action: Shifting to Inclusive Fundraising Practices. And a big thank you to our guest speakers for hosting a panel discussion on such an important topic!

04/07/2026

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 cohort of the Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship! IFF programming is off to a strong start this month, and will include monthly programming, mentorships, and conferences. You can learn more about each fellow and the IFF Framework on our website, and help welcome them at our monthly programs! https://bit.ly/InclusiveFundraisingFellowship

03/31/2026

Register to join us on April 9th! Our panelists will explore how to build authentic relationships that go beyond transactional giving, center community in the fundraising process, and address common barriers surrounding inclusive fundraising practices. https://bit.ly/AFPCentralVAEvents

03/12/2026

We hope you will join us next Thursday for this virtual session designed specifically for development professionals. We will move beyond standard "resilience" buzzwords to explore practical strategies for managing the cumulative weight of transition. https://bit.ly/AFPCentralVAEvents

03/11/2026

We had a great morning at Quirk Café yesterday for our Meet & Greet event. Many thanks to all those who were able to join us! Save the date for our next socials, scheduled for July 14th from 4-5:30 pm and Oct 27 from 4-5:30 pm.

03/10/2026

Applications for the Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship program are due next Tuesday, March 17th at 11:59 pm. The goal of this program is to build fundraising leaders that reflect the diversity of our communities in Central Virginia and develop practices that make a more just, equitable, and holistic Richmond area fundraising community. To learn more about the program dates, application details, and program responsibilities, visit https://bit.ly/InclusiveFundraisingFellowship

03/03/2026

Join us for an honest, insightful virtual session designed specifically for development professionals. We will move beyond standard "resilience" buzzwords to explore practical strategies for managing the cumulative weight of transition. https://bit.ly/AFPCentralVAEvents