VIRGINIA FUNDRAISING INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP
July 23-25, 2025 in Williamsburg, VA
The Virginia Fund Raising Institute (VFRI) is a cooperative effort of six of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Virginia Chapters through the AFP Virginia Caucus. These chapters organize annually to coordinate VFRI and advance philanthropy through education and fellowship.
• First Virginia Chapter (Roanoke)
• Central Chapter (Richmond)
• Hampton Roads Chapter (Norfolk)
• Piedmont Chapter (Lynchburg)
• Shenandoah Chapter (Harrisonburg)
• Tri-State Chapter (Winchester)
The Virginia Fund Raising Institute, founded in 1992, hosts interactive educational workshops and several keynote presentations designed to inspire and equip development professionals, board members, and executive directors to excel in fundraising and nonprofit management. In addition, 15-20 exhibitors and sponsors bring their knowledge and counsel in nonprofit and volunteer management to VFRI and help you be successful. At VFRI, development and nonprofit executives can take advantage of professional networking, workshops, and roundtable discussions to gain valuable insights into the challenges facing the nonprofit world.
For additional information about VFRI please visit: http://www.vfri.org/
This application form is to be used by applicants requesting a scholarship from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Hampton Roads (AFP HR) Chapter. All Applicants must be members of the Hampton Roads Chapter of AFP. The VFRI scholarship is valued at $345 and includes access to all sessions, two Continental breakfasts, two lunches and a networking reception. It does not include hotel, additional meals and travel.
All applications must be received by March 15, 2025. Email the application to admin@afp-hr.org.
Please contact Meredith Shafley, our Scholarship Chair, with any questions
Past recipients include:
2011 Melissa Hlinvosky
2012 Rachel Newnam
2013 Devin Arnold
2014 Kenda Council
2015 Ashley Greene
2018 Lacy Kuller
2018 Cayte Brown
Click below to download your application:
2025 VFRI Scholarship Application