The Virginia Fund Raising Institute is pleased to announce the workshop schedule for this year's 30th annual conference!
In addition to the opening welcome reception and keynote presentations from Logan Herring, Keith Curtis, Erin Hogan, and Eric Newman, we are excited to offer 25 breakout sessions from which conference participants can select.
For the complete schedule of breakout sessions, visit the VFRI website here. Below you will find just a few of the dynamic sessions we have planned:
- How to Have a Successful Day of Giving, Andie McConnell Ayers, Executive Director of Fairy Godmother Project
- Organizational Planning for the Tiny Organization, Kate Powell, Executive Director of Tidewater Arts Outreach
- Maximizing Board Involvement in Fundraising in Today's Climate, Michelle Adcock, Interim Executive Director of Development at VCU Massey Cancer Center, and Abby Weber, Consultant at The Curtis Group
- What Did They Say? - The Role of Active Listening in Cultivation & Stewardship, Lindsay Robinson, Director of Development at Northstar Academy
- Establish, Grow or Reignite Gift Planning in Your Organization, Jeff Grandy, Vice President of Client Development at Catapult Fundraising, Inc.
- Building Donor Relationships Through Empathy Mapping, Sarah Milston, CEO/Founder of The Spark Mill, LLC
- When Fundraising Hurts, Denise Hayes, CEO of Roanoke Valley SPCA
The next 50 people to register for VFRI will receive a FREE copy of "What Hope Looks Like" by our closing keynote speaker, Eric Newman! This worthwhile read not only offers a blueprint for creating a successful nonprofit, but also conveys Eric’s infectious passion and positive attitude about overcoming challenges and turning pain into purpose.
Register online today to claim your copy of "What Hope Looks Like" and your spot at this year's conference in Richmond from July 19-21.