Member Spotlight: Kate Keller, The Harvest Foundation
The Harvest Foundation Location: Martinsville, Virginia Mission: The Harvest Foundation, in partnership with the diverse people and organizations that call Martinsville-Henry County home, serves as a long-term catalyst, advocate, and investor to make our community a welcoming place where all can thrive Website: www.theharvestfoundation.org This month’s “Member Spotlight” features Kate Keller, President of The Harvest Foundation […]
Member Spotlight: Clark Casteel, Danville Regional Foundation
Danville Regional Foundation Location: Danville, Virginia Website: www.drfonline.org This month’s “Member Spotlight” features Clark Casteel, President & CEO of the Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) and a member of VFN’s Executive Committee and also serves as VFN’s Secretary/Treasurer. Here’s our spotlight opportunity to learn more about Clark and his work in philanthropy: Describe your philanthropic philosophy and […]
How Philanthropy Can Help Keep Communities Covered
Guest blog post authored by Emily Roller, Health Insurance Program Manager, Virginia Health Care Foundation When the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a Public Health Emergency (PHE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it allowed Virginia’s Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to continue most Medicaid members’ coverage without having to renew their […]
Member Spotlight: Travis Jackson, Wythe-Bland Foundation
Wythe-Bland Foundation Location: Wytheville, Virginia Mission: Providing opportunities for innovation and collaboration to promote a healthier community. Website: www.wbfoundation.com This month’s “Member Spotlight” features Travis Jackson, Executive Director & CEO of the Wythe-Bland Foundation. Travis is also an Advisory Board member for VFN. Here’s a little bit more about Travis and his work in philanthropy: Describe […]
Member Spotlight: Dan Layman, Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge
Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge Location: Staunton, Virginia Mission: To inspire philanthropy and respond to needs in our community. Website: https://cfcbr.org This month’s “Member Spotlight” features Dan Layman, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge. This year marks their 30th anniversary and rather than focus on an anniversary event, his […]
Join me for VFN’s Inaugural Conference!
Dear friends, On May 3-4, the Virginia Funders Network will host its inaugural conference in beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia. On behalf of my fellow conference Co-chairs and Planning Committee members, I invite you to join us for this inspiring two-day opportunity to gather with more than 150 of our fellow Virginia funders for in-person learning, networking, and community-building. […]
Member Spotlight: Amy Owen, Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties Location: Leesburg, Virginia Mission: To grow community giving. Website: www.CommunityFoundationLF.org This month, VFN kicks off a new “Member Spotlight” series with a feature of one of our founding Advisory Board members, Amy Owen, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. What are […]
