The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) advances philanthropy by enabling people to practice effective and ethical fundraising.
The Central Virginia Chapter, founded in 1996, is based in Richmond. The service area covers Fredericksburg south to the North Carolina line and from Charlottesville to Williamsburg. Most events are held in the Richmond area. Learn more about membership benefits and rates.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Virginia Chapter is a group of over 100 people that represent all facets of our fundraising community. Our membership contains a diverse mix of career levels and areas of expertise. We all share a desire to improve our shared profession by supporting and empowering each other. We do this through numerous programs and events throughout the year that offer the opportunity for learning, sharing, mentoring, and collaboration.
Our Chapter is a hub for discussing relevant and timely philanthropic topics. Each month, we come together for a membership meeting focused on a specific topic or skill where a knowledgeable leader in the field leads a discussion that includes application of this skill in real world situations. These topics range from ethical fundraising practices, to how to implement a community-centered fundraising model, to how to build meaningful relationships with donors and funders. Monthly meetings are one hour, with an optional talk-back session immediately following the workshop.
Diverse voices are vital to the continued growth and strength of our Chapter. We recently completed a DEI Assessment where we learned that members are seeking more opportunities for open discussion and collaboration. As a result, we are focused on creating inclusive monthly meetings that provide a safe and brave environment where members can share experiences, learn from one another, and grow together.
Quotes from members:
Although I was introduced to AFP Central VA several years ago, I didn’t join the chapter until I received a complimentary membership through the Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship (IFF). At the time, I was a Development Coordinator looking to find my voice and place in philanthropy as a young, Black woman who had experienced harm in the profession. I gained so much insight and confidence in my abilities through IFF and its facilitators at the time (Nicole Jones and Nadia Gooray), that I decided to not only remain an AFP member after IFF ended, but also serve on AFP’s board and IFF planning committee. The courage to implement change and co-create more thoughtful and creative programming alongside fellow fundraisers is hard, yet rewarding work. Thanks to the lessons and mentors I’ve gained through AFP and IFF, I have elevated my fundraising career and now serve as the Development Director at The Commonwealth Institute, forging a path of fundraising that is equitable and inclusive.
-Yasmin Gregg, MNS
Contact Us
Trammell Beckmann, Chapter Administrator
AFP Central Virginia Chapter
PO Box 25866
Richmond, VA 23260
Join a Committee:
Learn about how to engage with committees and Chapter programs, including:
Programming Committee, Committee Chair: Tonya S. Hall
Membership Committee, Committee Co-Chairs: Yasmin Gregg and Amanda Macdonald
Strategic Planning Committee, Committee Chair: LaChelle Lewis
Contact Trammell Beckmann or Tonya S. Hall for more information.