Meet the 2026 Inclusive Fundraising Fellows
Sarah Beam (she/they) has been stewarding donor relationships and pushing philanthropic projects forward in Richmond's nonprofit human services space for almost three years. Sarah currently serves as the Annual Fund Officer on Shineforth Child & Family Services's Development Team, where they work with Shineforth staff, local foundations, and individual supporters to positively impact children, teens, and families across the state. With experience in group facilitation, volunteer engagement, and ethical storytelling, Sarah continues to prioritize amplifying diverse perspectives and fostering a sense of belonging in their individual fundraising and grant writing work. Away from work, she enjoys making art and volunteering at Studio Two Three, going rock climbing, and listening to local music.
Charlie Burgess (they/them) is a community engagement professional committed to preserving client dignity and cultivating genuine, reciprocal relationships. As the Community Engagement Manager at Ronald McDonald House Richmond, they bring a thoughtful, empathetic approach to collaborating with volunteers, donors, and community partners, helping each see how their involvement can meaningfully support families. Charlie is passionate about working with local community organizations to ensure families receive holistic care during and after their stay. They also enjoy cooking, geocaching with both their partner and pitbull, and listening to audiobooks.
Courtney Grice (she/her) is a fundraising and marketing professional based in Richmond, VA, specializing in higher education advancement. She serves as Assistant Director of Direct Marketing for Primary Giving at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she leads strategy and execution of segmented, multi-channel campaigns to drive donor acquisition, retention, and upgrades. She is passionate about expanding student access to education and addressing the evolving needs of students through data-informed outreach and engagement, including initiatives supporting parent programs, women’s philanthropy, military students and families, and university-wide causes.
Óscar Hernández is a Donor Relations Officer at VPM, Virginia’s Home for Public Media, where he is building a sustainable mid-level giving program. He previously worked with Planned Parenthood Federation of America and as a public health researcher with Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry and the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Outside of work, Oscar can often be found in a movie theater watching indie or foreign films.
Kristen King (she/her) is an emerging nonprofit professional based in Richmond, VA, currently serving as the Philanthropy Coordinator at Peter Paul RVA, where she began in May 2024. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Old Dominion University and her master’s degree in Nonprofit Studies from the University of Richmond. Her work focuses on supporting fundraising efforts that help provide youth in the Richmond community with access to programs and resources that support their growth and development. She is passionate about helping youth in underserved communities reach their full potential through experiences that build confidence, skills, and long-term success. Being selected for the Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship reflects her commitment to advancing equitable and inclusive fundraising practices. Outside of her work, Kristen enjoys running, fitness, spending time with family, and trying new restaurants.
Tasha Moore is a dynamic leader, author, and founder of WE Unite, LLC, bringing over 20 years of experience in youth development, family engagement, and community-centered impact. Professionally, Tasha’s career spans early childhood education, behavioral counseling, foster care, disability support, and sustainable community engagement practices - culminating in over six years of executive leadership with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, Peter Paul RVA, and now Junior League of Richmond. Known for her warm yet bold leadership style, she creates transformative programs, equips teams to lead with purpose, and sparks meaningful dialogue through collaborative strategy building, and purpose-driven community engagement. Tasha’s work is grounded in a clear mission: to strengthen individuals and systems alike, driving lasting change one household, one community, and one City at a time. Tasha launched WE Unite, LLC in 2021 as a bold response to the need for authentic BIPOC representation in children’s literature, beginning with her debut book No Crying Allowed: A Boy’s Journey to Understanding Hidden Emotions. Building on its success, she continues to expand her impact with Living My Feelings Out Loud: A Girl’s Journey to Understanding Emotions, alongside a growing portfolio of social-emotional learning resources designed to support youth, families, educators, and community leaders in fostering emotional wellness and resilience.
Alexandria Osborne, M.A. (She/her) spent the past two years as the Information Associate at GRASP (Great Aspirations Scholarship Program), sharing the economic and social benefits of attaining a post secondary degree or certification. Her passion for education access stems from her belief that a student's dream of higher education should not be stunted by their economic background. She is a transplant to Richmond, VA, from Charlotte, NC. When she's not working you can find her swing dancing across RVA and arguing over which state has better BBQ.
Kathryn Thompson is the Development Director for the Partnership for Housing Affordability. She drives fundraising, grant strategy and stakeholder partnerships to expand affordable housing opportunities in the Richmond region. She brings 10+ years of nonprofit leadership experience and has worked across housing, youth development and the arts. Prior to joining PHA, she founded STORY, a youth-centered nonprofit, and led community relations efforts for a regional arts service organization. She holds a Bachelors of Public Relations from Virginia Commonwealth University, a 120 hour certificate in Nonprofit Management from the Community Foundation and is a graduate of the Emerging Nonprofit Leaders program. She is also a reiki master and filmmaker who loves birdwatching.
About the IFF Program
The Association of Fundraising Professionals - Central Virginia Chapter's 2026 Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship (IFF) welcomes 5-10 fellows in their first 2-5 years in the fundraising field who belong to a diverse group or have a diverse background. IFF has 3 main areas of focus:
- Mentorship + Coaching
- Professional Development at Conferences and Events
- Monthly Workshops and Deep Dives
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.
We encourage anyone to apply who feels like they represent a diverse perspective (for example: race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability, socio-economic status, etc.
Program Details
Monthly Topic Deep Dives
- Turn ethical fundraising strategy into tactics that you can use in your org.
- Learn from experts about community-centric fundraising.
- Spend intentional time with the co-hort finding community and shared values.
- Meet monthly with mentors from across the region who specialize in fundraising areas you’re interested in or share an identity with you
Field Trips / Conference Experiences
- Join us at VFRI’s conference from July 22-24 to learn at workshops and more.
- Spend intentional time at other fundraising events or conferences, learning from organizers how to create ethical and community-centric spaces for our donors and communities.
Mentorships
- Meet monthly with mentors from across the region who specialize in fundraising areas you’re interested in or share an identity with you
AFP and VAFRE memberships are fully covered for Fellows. Fellows can also attend VFRI and other events during the fellowship at no cost.
Program Background
The Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship (IFF) was created by former AFP Central Virginia board member, Jessica Cocciolione in 2019. The original purpose of the program was to uplift the diversity that exists among fundraisers in Central Virginia and impart a foundational knowledge of traditional fundraising practices. In 2020, a new framework was designed by alumni of IFF’s first cohort, Nicole Jones and Nadia Gooray. This new framework encompassed three pillars: (1) centering the whole person, (2) foregrounding systems change, and (3) embedding equity and community-centered practices.
In 2025, this holistic framework was adapted by IFF 2021 alumna, Yasmin Gregg in collaboration with members of AFP’s IFF committee. She will be the 2026 Facilitator.
Yasmin Gregg, MS, is a woman of faith and a devoted wife and mother. She is a nonprofit professional from Richmond, Virginia who is called to build authentic and inclusive community partnerships that translate into meaningful support. She holds a master's degree from University of Richmond’s SPCS Nonprofit Studies program and a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts from Howard University. Yasmin is the Development Director at The Commonwealth Institute and an adjunct professor at Howard University teaching Fundraising for the Arts and Finance Management. She is a 2021 alumna of AFP Central Virginia’s Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship and a 2023 recipient of the Young Professional of the Year Award from Chamber RVA. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and creating theatre.