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 needs of Virginia communities. For […]
New VFN Network News Feature Column
VFN is excited to announce our new special feature opportunity, “Bringing You in the Know.” It’s another opportunity to highlight work amongst members across our issues of Network News and Upcoming Events. While Member Spotlights focus more fully on an organization, BYITK allows members to highlight a specific funding partner, or collaborative relationship, or similar partnership. […]
VFN joins in on the “Reimagine Funder Learning Series”
A recap by Robin Mockenhaput, VFN’s Director, Policy & Advocacy. At the end of August, I was pleased to participate in the Greater Washington Community Foundation (GWCF) Funder Learning Series on the different levels of systems change (advocacy, organizing, narrative change, data/research, etc.). This program is a 5-session series with a cohort of staff from […]
A Piedmont Regional Funders Gathering Recap
On August 21, over thirty VFN members gathered in Warrenton to hear an update on Region 9 priorities from Ray Knott, Atlantic Union’s Northern Virginia Market President and a GO Virginia Region 9 Council member.
Affordable Housing a Shared Interest of Regional Funders
A Shenandoah Valley Regional Funders Gathering Recap by Member, Dan Layman Seventeen representatives of eleven regional and statewide funders gathered in Waynesboro on August 13 to listen, learn and discuss affordable housing in the Shenandoah Valley. While this is not a new topic of conversation in the Valley, a recently completed regional housing study now […]
Member Spotlight: Trisha Fillion, Augusta Health
This month’s “Member Spotlight” features Patricia “Trisha” Fillion, Community Outreach and Partnerships Specialist at Augusta Health. Here’s a little bit more about Trisha and her work in philanthropy: Describe your philanthropic philosophy and how your philosophy shapes your work. While we are all capable of providing positive and impactful change as individuals and organizations, […]
Since joining VFN as CEO last July, I have met numerous leaders from across the Commonwealth who believe in the power of philanthropy to drive positive change.
Member Spotlight: Joseph Maroon, Executive Director, Virginia Environmental Endowment
This month’s “Member Spotlight” features Joseph Maroon, Executive Director at Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE). Here’s a little about Joseph and his work in philanthropy: Describe your philanthropic philosophy and how your philosophy shapes your work. I have been honored to serve in many leadership roles including with the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, the […]
What are VFN’s priorities for 2024?
As we enter VFN’s fourth year, we are most grateful for early advocates and the generous investments of members who believe in our mission to build a connected, collaborative philanthropic community that advances opportunities for all who call Virginia home. VFN’s Strategic Framework will continue to guide our work. A robust line up of member […]
2023 Regional Funders Gathering Wrap Up
Over the past four months, more than 200 funders came together across seven regions in the Commonwealth to explore ways to amplify the power of philanthropy in addressing the pressing needs of Virginia communities. During these VFN Regional Funder Gatherings (RFG), members learned from each other and discussed opportunities to work together to scale the […]
