On April 28-30, 2025, VFN will host its 4th annual conference at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Virginia. Last year, nearly 300 philanthropy executives, trustees, and staff members from across the Commonwealth gathered for our sold-out event, making it one of the largest gatherings in Virginia’s philanthropic community.

This year, we look forward to welcoming even more attendees as we come together to connect, collaborate, and drive meaningful change.

The 2025 conference theme, Stronger Together: Building Bridges, Empowering Change, is designed to reinforce and advance VFN’s vision, mission, and values. The agenda will focus on how philanthropy can work together—across sectors—to expand opportunities for all who call Virginia home. 

Join us for an inspiring and impactful experience! For more information about registration, please click here

2025 Conference Sponsors

A special thanks to our  conference sponsors and supporters who have made this year’s conference possible. Sponsor and exhibitor packages, along with the associated benefits are now available. To view this year’s Sponsor & Exhibitor Package, click here.

If you’re interested in becoming a Sponsor or Exhibitor at this year’s conference, please contact either Bess Littlefield or Patte Koval for more information.

2025 Conference Planning Committee

Each year, the Conference Planning Committee, comprised of VFN Advisory Board members, members, and event sponsors, is responsible for planning and hosting this valuable and inspiring gathering.

Co-Chairs

Eric Hogan, Co-Chair

Bank of America

Stephanie Nerantzis, Co-Chair

Claude Moore Charitable Foundation

 

Members

Andy Johnston

PATH Foundation

Amy Nisenson

Mary Morton Parsons Foundation

Carol Barbour

Truist

Courtney Rice

Northern Virginia Health

Foundation

Jarrod Ellwell

Federal Reserve Bank of

Richmond

Joshua Hearne

Danville Regional

Foundation

Kelly Thomasson

Dominion Energy

Krystal Moyers

Augusta Health

Lincoln Boykin

River Counties Community Foundation

Nicole Acosta

Community Foundation for Loudoun & Northern Fauquier Counties

Reggie Gordon

Richmond Memorial Health Foundation

Sara Williams

Tobacco Region

Revitalization Commission

Sari Raskin

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

Suzy Quinn

Inova

Highlights from Last Year's Conference