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Dear AFP Central VA members,

 

With spring on the horizon, we’re looking forward to new opportunities to connect and engage with our chapter—both in person and virtually. We hope you’ll join us for the upcoming programs and events this March.

 

Member Meet & Greet

The AFP Central VA Membership Committee invites you to our Meet & Greet on Tuesday, March 10th from 8:30–9:30 am at the Quirk Cafe. Join fellow development professionals to connect and build community. This event is free and open to members and friends—register to join us!

 

Virtual Workshop: Navigating Change, Lifequakes and Pileups

Join us on Thursday, March 19th at noon for a virtual workshop led by Laurie Jerger-Johnson, a certified professional coach and former nonprofit executive. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Laurie will guide participants through strategies for navigating change in both personal and professional contexts.

 

Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship – 2026 Cohort

Applications are now open—and there’s plenty of time to apply for the Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship! This program aims to build fundraising leaders who reflect the diversity of our Central Virginia communities and to develop practices that support a more just, equitable, and holistic Richmond-area fundraising sector. Click here to learn more about program dates, application details, and responsibilities here.

 

If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

 

Thank you for being part of AFP Central Virginia. We appreciate all you do to strengthen our community.

Yours in service,

LaChelle

 

 

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 , 9 days ago

    Invest in yourself! AFP Central Virginia is now 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.

  • IFF Applications are Open

    By: Trammell Beckmann Trammell Beckmann , 9 days ago

    Applications are now open for the Inclusive Fundraising Fellowship! This program aims to build fundraising leaders who reflect the diversity of our Central Virginia communities and to develop practices that support a more just, equitable, and holistic Richmond-area fundraising sector. Click here to learn more about program dates, application details, and responsibilities. Apply by March 17th.

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