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Spring into Connection with AFP Central Virginia

Spring is here—and with it comes fresh opportunities to learn, connect, and grow with the AFP Central Virginia community. We’re excited to offer a range of programs over the next few months designed to support your work and strengthen our collective impact.

May 14 | How Nonprofits Can Turn Emails into Engagement
Join email marketing consultant Katelyn Baughan (11:00 am – 12:00 pm) for a practical webinar on turning your email list into an engaged community. Learn how to refine your sending cadence, write subject lines that get opened, and use storytelling to drive action.

June 25 | Giving USA Report with The Curtis Group
Gain key insights into national fundraising trends and what they mean for your work. Don’t miss this annual favorite—registration will begin soon!

July 22–24 | Virginia Fund Raising Institute (VFRI)
Have you registered for VFRI? Join colleagues from across the state at The Williamsburg Lodge for this annual gathering of learning and connection. This year’s conference features sessions led by AFP Central Virginia leaders and IFF alumni—we hope to see you there!

We look forward to engaging with you this spring and summer—whether virtually or in person. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn, connect, and grow alongside your AFP community!
  

LaChelle M. Lewis, Ph.D.

Chapter President, AFP-CVA

 

LaChelle M. Lewis, Ph.D., 2026 AFP Central VA President

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AFP Central Virginia is committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (I.D.E.A) in all Chapter activities.

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  • AFP Central VA Scholarships

    By: Trammell Beckmann Trammell Beckmann , 2 months ago

    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.

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