Leadership

We are currently accepting nominations for Board Members for 2024. Nominate yourself or a colleague to the AFP Central Virginia Board by Friday, October 27th.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals empowers individuals and organizations to practice ethical fundraising through professional education, networking, research and advocacy. This is an exciting time for our chapter as we evaluate and expand upon our most successful programs and continue to host monthly events that address relevant topics, creative solutions, and impactful discussions for our sector.

AFP Central Virginia is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (I.D.E.A) in all Chapter activities. Developing and implementing an updated I.D.E.A. workplan will be a focus for our Board in 2024.

Please review the Board Member Expectations and Committee Descriptions to learn more about this opportunity and the many ways you can use your talents to engage with your local AFP chapter. Submit your nomination using this form by Friday, October 27th.

Board of Directors 2023


PRESIDENT 
Amanda Macdonald
The Monument Group

PRESIDENT ELECT
Lindsay Lane Robinson, CFRE
Reynolds Community College

SECRETARY
Kathryn Erhardt

TREASURER
Clara Stokes
CARITAS

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Abbi Haggerty, Ph.D.
Richmond Performing Arts Alliance


AT-LARGE DIRECTORS

Alissa Aronovici, CFRE
ACLU of Virginia

Alice Baker
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Kathryn Bishop Blessing
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Kate Boyles
Riverside School

Emily Cole-Jones
Virginia Repertory Theatre

Molly Lukschander, CFRE
Family Equality 

Yasmin Gregg
ChildSavers

Tonya S. Hall, CFRE
Virginia State University

Amanda Kennedy, CFRE, CFRM
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond

Todd Martin
GRASP VA

Shawn Morrison
YMCA of Greater Richmond

Anne Rogers
Virginia Community College System

David Thomason
Special Olympics Virginia, Inc.

James Wasilewski, CFRE
Virginia Commonwealth University

Abby Weber
The Curtis Group

Past Presidents


2022
Abbi Haggerty, Ph.D.

2021
Kate Boyles

2020
Scott Dodson, CFRE

2019 
Danielle Ripperton, CFRE

2018
David LeFebvre, CFRE

2017
Amanda Kennedy, CFRE 

2016
Sarah Craig, CFRE

2015
Maureen Neal, CFRE 

2014
Andrea Arthur, CFRE

2013
Jane Helfrich, CFRE

2012
Brent Chambers, CFRE

2011
Tom McCarty, CFRE

2010
Magnus Johnsson, CFRE

2009 
Alan R. Hutson, CFRE

2008
Lisa Tait

2007
Michele Reidel, CFRE

2006
Kelly del Campo, CFRE

2005
Patricia Morris, CFRE

2004
Ruth K. Modlin Ellett, CFRE

2003
Michael B. Dowdy, CFRE

2002
Kathleen Burke Barrett, CFRE

2001
Ned Stewart

2000
Judy A. Lankford, CFRE

1999
Brock Field

1998
Michael Carter

1997
Lynn Brackenridge

1996
William Y. Roper, III

1995
John D. Kleven