Conference 2025 is here…registration is now open! CLICK HERE

Registration

Registration for VFN’s 4th Annual Stronger Together: Building Bridges, Empowering Change Conference is now open to VFN Members at a special early bird rate. 

Important Dates

March 14 | Early Bird registration ends for members

March 15 | Registration for non-members opens

March 15 | Daily Rates open

April 11 | Conference registration closes

If you’re interested in becoming a member, click here.  

Who can attend?

VFN welcomes people to this year’s conference that are engaged with philanthropy. VFN asks participants to keep in mind that our conference space is a place for funders and our partners in philanthropy to learn from and connect with one another; a space for candid conversation that is free of solicitation. 

Please note: VFN is delighted to be working in partnership with Easter Associates to manage this year’s conference registration. 

Location

Lansdowne Resort & Spa

44050 Woodbridge Parkway Leesburg, Virginia

Check in: 4:00 pm

Check out: 11:00 am

To learn more about Lansdowne Resort, click here.

To make your reservation using the conference rate, click here.

Traveling to Lansdowne

Traveling by plane – Lansdowne Resort & Spa offers a paid shuttle service ($35 per person each way) to and from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Reservations are required in advance. For airport transportation, please schedule it here and kindly use booking code 2025RM1.

Traveling by train – The Ashburn Metro stop on the Silver Line.

 
Parking

Self parking is complimentary and valet parking is available for a daily rate of $25 + taxes per day ($26.50 inclusive).   

FAQs

Q: Who can I contact if I need to make changes to my registration or hotel reservation?

A: This year VFN is working with Easter Associates to handle all registration and hotel reservation details for our conference attendees. If you need to make a change to your conference registration or hotel reservation, please contact Christy Jenkins at Christy.Jenkins@easterassociates.com.

Q: Who can I contact if I have questions for VFN staff?

A: VFN staff is always ready and willing to help answer your questions!

  • Please contact Patte Koval with any questions around the conference agenda.
  • Please contact Angie Molina with any questions around conference logistics.
  • Please contact Bess Littlefield with any questions around conference sponsorship.
 

Q: What if I can’t attend the entire conference?

A: Daily rates for this year’s conference are available! Rates depend on membership to VFN.