Community Announcements

Every act of generosity has a story. National Philanthropy Day® is our opportunity to recognize the individuals and organizations whose leadership, service, and philanthropy strengthen Central Virginia and inspire others to give, serve, and lead.

AFP Central Virginia is now accepting nominations for the 2026 National Philanthropy Day Awards. We invite you to help us celebrate those making a lasting impact across our communities by submitting a nomination in one of the following categories:

• Emerging Philanthropic Leader Award
• Enduring Spirit of Philanthropy Award
• Outstanding Organizational Partner Award
• Volunteer Impact Award

Award recipients will be recognized during AFP Central Virginia's reimagined National Philanthropy Day celebration this November—a community-centered experience featuring service, learning, connection, and the recognition of our region's philanthropic leaders.

Nominations must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Click here to access the National Philanthropy Day Nomination Form.

Invest in yourself! AFP Central Virginia is  accepting scholarship applications. When you join the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Central Virginia chapter, you receive the best resources for fundraising professionals, including access to mentoring, monthly program meetings, networking, and state and international conferences. You will meet colleagues in the region who understand the day-to-day challenges you face in philanthropy and will be your champion along the way, wanting to see you succeed. Learn more about member benefits.

AFP Central Virginia’s scholarship structure aligns with our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our key goals for these scholarships are to remove barriers for:

• Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)

• Fundraisers from small organizations

• Members who are deeply engaged in AFP’s work to support and improve the fundraising profession

Learn more and complete your application.