Program Information
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The Shenandoah Chapter will be offering FREE virtual workshops until we can meet in person together again. Please see the schedule below.
Virtual workshops are held on the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm. Traditionally, workshop luncheons are usually held on the third Thursday, 11:45 am-1:15 pm at Bridgewater Retirement Community (unless otherwise noted).
In-person 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
July 29-30 - Virginia Fundraising Institute - Cancelled
August 20 The Intentional Fundraiser - Take Control of Your Time, Tammy Zonker - Virtual Workshop
September 17 Establish, Grow or Re-Ignite Gift Planning in Your Organization, Jeff Grandy with Catapult Fundraising - Virtual Workshop
October 15 Fundraising Trends in a Virtual World, Victoria Dietz, Curtis Group - Virtual Workshop
November - Shenandoah Chapter's National Philanthropy Day Postponed until 2021
November 12 - AFP Global National Philanthropy Day Virtual
December 10 - Roundtables and Holiday Raffle - Virtual Gathering on Zoom with Breakout Rooms discussing Ethics & Fundraising; Inclusion, Diveristy, Equity, and Access; and the benefits of a CFRE designation (Certified Fundraising Professional Executive).
*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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