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2024 Regional Funders Gathering Wrap Up
A recap by Patte Koval, VFN’s Director of Member Engagement & Learning The 2024 Regional Funders Gatherings (RFG) occurred between July and November. More than 200 funders and partners came together across eight of our nine regions to explore ways to amplify the power of philanthropy in addressing the pressing
BYITK | Claude Moore Charitable Foundation Launches Claude Moore Opportunities
A VFN Member Update This feature of “Bringing You in the Know” features VFN Member, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation and their launch of Claude Moore Opportunities. Here’s more: What is your organization’s mission? Claude Moore Opportunities is a new charitable organization created to meet the needs of residents and employers
Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference Recap
A recap by Robin Mockenhaupt, VFN’s Director, Policy & Advocacy On November 13-15, I was fortunate to attend the 2024 Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference (VAGHC) in Virginia Beach. This was the second year both VFN colleague Patte Koval and I attended the conference, supported by our generous grant from VFN
Virginia’s Youth Mental Health Corps
An update from Serve Virginia Serve Virginia is excited to share an update on the progress of the Virginia Youth Mental Health Corps, a collaborative initiative led by Serve Virginia in partnership with over 45 organizations across the state. These partners include state and local governments, K-12 schools, institutions of
Member Survey Results Provides a Road Map for VFN
An update on behalf of Bess Littlefield, VFN CEO The Virginia Funders Network (VFN) was launched in 2020 with a belief in the transformational power of collaboration, where working and learning together, philanthropy can more effectively advance opportunities for all who call Virginia home. Generous investments by philanthropy leaders provided
Member Spotlight – Jack Simpson | Ballad Health
This month’s “Member Spotlight” features Jack Simpson, President at the Ballad Health Foundation. Here’s a little bit more about Jack and his work in philanthropy: Describe your philanthropic philosophy and how your philosophy shapes your work. I was fortunate to attend the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University.
