Program Information
UPDATE! The Shenandoah Chapter will be offering FREE virtual workshops until we can meet in person together again. Please see the schedule below.
Traditionally, workshop luncheons are usually held on the third Thursday, 11:45 am-1:15 pm.
at Bridgewater Retirement Community (unless otherwise noted).
Meetings consist of a program with a guest speaker, a buffet lunch, a short business meeting, and networking time. Cost is $20 for members and $30 for all other guests. Reservations are normally required by the Monday before the meeting. To reserve for your space, RSVP
online or contact
Sally Jane Conner. To receive notifications of upcoming events, sign up for email updates.
2020 Workshops and Events
January 16 Panel of National Philanthropy Day Recipients
February 20 Change Management, Jeff Lucas with SPQA
March 19 Cancelled
March 29-31- AFP ICON - Virtual Conference
April 16 Amp Up Your Direct Mail Results, Willis Turner with Huntsinger & Jeffer - Virtual Workshop
May 21 On the Road to Monthly Donor Success, Erica Waasdrop with A Direct Solution - Virtual Workshop - Register
July 29-30 - Virginia Fundraising Institute - Cancelled
August 20 TBD
September 17 Establish, Grow or Re-Ignite Gift Planning in Your Organization, Jeff Grandy with Catapult Fundraising
October 15 Fundraising Trends and Giving USA, Victoria Dietz, Curtis Group Consultants
November - National Philanthropy Day
December - Roundtables and Holiday Raffle.
*Professional Development Scholarship available for chapter members.
For more information on joining our Chapter, or scholarship memberships, contact Membership Chair Sally Jane Conner.
Archive: 2019 Workshops and Events
January 17, People Puzzles with Wes and Cindy Dove
Robert E. Plecker Workforce Center, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave,
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February 21 - Cancelled - inclement weather.
March 21 - Jay Frost, Named one of the
top ten fundraising experts in the US by Philanthropy Media
Spotswood Country Club, Harrisonburg
March 31-
AFP ICON 2019 , San Antonio, TX*
April 18 - Partnering with your Local Media
Spotswood Country Club, Harrisonburg
May 16 - Panel Discussion with National Philanthropy Day recipients
Robert E. Plecker Workforce Center, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave,
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July 24-25 -
Virginia Fundraising Institute - Richmond, VA*
August 15 - Siren Song Marketing Group, Abbey Smith.
Spotswood Country Club, Harrisonburg
September 19 - Board Development and Engagement, Melissa Andrews.
Robert E. Plecker Workforce Center, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave,
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October 17 - Deeper Dive – Creation of Giving Clubs & Special Events by Kevin
Callanan of CES
Spotswood Country Club, Harrisonburg
November 25 -
National Philanthropy Day, Madison Hotel, Harrisonburg
December 12 - Roundtables and Holiday Raffle.
Robert E. Plecker Workforce Center, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave,
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