The Virginia Funders Network was born from a belief in the power of collaboration. Our strength and effectiveness come directly from the diverse and valued insights, wisdom, perspectives, and dedication of the over 130 funders all across the Commonwealth who are dedicated to working together to build a connected, collaborative philanthropic community and ensure that all who call Virginia home have the resources they need to thrive. Collectively, our members invest more than $350 million each year to support Virginia’s most pressing community needs. With more members joining and contributing to this network each year, the Virginia philanthropic community continues to grow and deepen its connections, collaborations, and effectiveness.
Membership in the Virginia Funders Network runs on a calendar year and is open to any funder who makes grants for charitable, religious, educational, or scientific purposes in support of the residents of the Commonwealth. Members affirm that their core interest in joining VFN is to inform and improve their grantmaking through networking, collaboration, learning, and leverage.
The Member category includes:
There are so many reasons to join VFN, click here to learn more about member benefits!
Our membership rates are one component of a financial model that includes a healthy balance of revenue between membership and philanthropic contributions, grants, sponsorships, and earned income. Membership rates are based on annual grantmaking in Virginia.
Organizations, businesses, and sole practitioners that serve the philanthropy/nonprofit field but are not grantmaking institutions may qualify as VFN Partners. This type of partnership opens VFN Members with potential resource opportunities and Partners with potential business development opportunities. A membership application and internal VFN approval process are required.
The Partner category includes:
VFN Partners gain visibility for their technical expertise in support of the funders and exposure during member networking activities. VFN Partners enjoy:
Partner (up to 3 participants) – $3,000 annually
Sole Practitioner Partner (single membership) – $1,500 annually
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