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Dear Current and Future AFP Members,

Welcome to the Central Virginia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals!

My fellow Board members and I are excited for a full year of in-person membership meetings, special events, and professional growth opportunities. Whether you are a long standing member or new to the Chapter, I think you will find fun ways to get involved this year. Please be sure to read our monthly email updates. They will have announcements of upcoming programs like:

As always, we will share learning and networking opportunities throughout the year, both locally and through AFP Global. We are working hard to make sure that in all of our programs and events, the principles of I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access) are front and center. To help AFP Global and our Central VA Chapter to operationalize these principles, we need feedback from our members. If you are comfortable sharing your demographic information, I hope you will do so on your AFP profile, here. Here are the reasons AFP Global is collecting this information:

  1. Better define what inclusion, diversity, equity, and access means to our members and the broader fundraising community, and it will help to assess our progress.
  2. Based on the data you provide, we can create programs, products and services that match what you, our members, will feel connected to. 
  3. Having more complete demographic data will help us promote equity within our community and grow membership through an inclusive lens.

Learn more about AFP I.D.E.A. on their website: https://afpidea.org.

I encourage you to become involved in the Chapter by attending our regularly scheduled meetings, grabbing a cup of coffee with a fellow member, and joining one of our Committees. The strength of our Chapter is our members, and I am excited to see what we can achieve by working together to learn from one another and advocate for our chosen profession.

Please reach out to me directly anytime at amanda@themonumentgroup.net or (804) 389-4071.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Abbi Haggerty 2022 AFP Central VA President

Amanda Macdonald

President, AFP Central Virginia


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

Announcements

  • Mentoring Program

    By: VA, Central Portal Admin (AFP USE ONLY) VA, Central Portal Admin (AFP USE ONLY) , 3 months ago
    The Central Virginia Chapter Board is excited to announce the launch of our new mentoring program. In September, we heard from experienced mentors and inspiring leaders who described their past mentoring relationships as organic, reciprocal, and energy-giving. While we all know the value that mentoring relationships can provide for mentors and mentees, it can be challenging to find the right match. AFP Central Virginia is here to help! If you are interested in becoming a mentor or a mentee, please fill out this form by February 15. The mentoring committee will review submissions and match participants in March.

  • National Philanthropy Day 2022: Nominations Open

    By: VA, Central Portal Admin (AFP USE ONLY) VA, Central Portal Admin (AFP USE ONLY) , 10 months ago

    National Philanthropy Day will return to an in-person celebration this year on Thursday, November 17th. National Philanthropy Day is the special day set aside to recognize and pay tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy – and those people active in the philanthropic community – have made to our lives, our communities and our world. Awards given recognize the leaders in the community who make a true impact on the quality of life, cultural vibrancy, and fabric of the region. Submit your nomination using this nomination form by July 15, 2022.

    Nominations for honorees are being accepted in the following categories:

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

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