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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 our full membership which includes Partner organizations with expertise to support the grantmaking organizations. Philanthropy is strengthened by both Funder Members’ and Partner Members’ engagement. With more organizations joining and contributing to this network each year, the Virginia philanthropic community continues to grow and deepen its connections, collaborations, and effectiveness to ensure that all who call Virginia home have the resources they need to thrive.

Partner Member Qualifications

Membership for Partners in the VFN runs on a calendar year and is open to organizations, businesses, and sole practitioners that serve the philanthropy/nonprofit field but are not grantmaking institutions. This type of partnership opens Funder Members to potential resource opportunities and Partner Members with potential business development opportunities. A membership application and internal VFN approval process are required.

The Partner Member category includes:

Think tanks, academic institutions, and philanthropy serving organizations that focus the majority of their work on the philanthropic and nonprofit fields.
Consultants who provide services in support of grantmaking organizations.
Professional and philanthropic advisors who provide some services in support of grantmaking organizations.

Value of Partner Membership

VFN’s strength is our ability to bring a Virginia lens to our work in support of the philanthropic community. As the only Virginia based philanthropic network, we serve as a convener for funders and their community, regional and statewide partners, and provide the backbone for collaboration. VFN Partner Members gain visibility for their technical expertise in support of the funders and exposure during Member networking activities. Partners are also eligible for the following resources and services including:

Ability to provide content-specific expertise for VFN learning sessions and publications.
Access to VFN publications, research, Member-only portal (coming soon), and listservs.
Special acknowledgement in our Partner Member Listing on VFN’s website.
Service on VFN committees.
Member pricing for the Annual Conference.
Participation in learning events and Regional Funders Gatherings.
Support from VFN’s dedicated staff.

In partnership with United Philanthropy Forum, VFN Members have access to discounts for multiple publications, support services, and legal help. For more information on these opportunities, click here.

Contribution to Join

The payment of contributions is acceptance of VFN’s non-solicitation policy.

Join Us as a Partner Member