VFRI 2026
34th Annual Virginia Fund Raising Institute
July 22-24, 2026, The Williamsburg Lodge
The Virginia Fund Raising Institute
The Virginia Fund Raising Institute is the premier training ground for fundraising professionals in Virginia. Begun in 1992, by the Shenandoah Chapter and expanded in 2000 with other Virginia AFP chapters, the Institute draws attendees from all over Virginia, DC, Maryland and West Virginia
and is celebrating its 34th anniversary in 2026.
The planning committee for the annual VFRI Conference will provide sessions that attract a multi-level audience and will energize, educate, and empower great fundraising and nonprofit management. Drawing more than 250 attendees, VFRI is the premiere educational event for development
and nonprofit professionals in the Commonwealth.
| Thank you to this year’s Presenting Sponsor: |
Multi-state attention
Year Established
Chapters
Years Of Experience
1992
About VFRI
The Virginia Fund Raising Institute (VFRI) is a cooperative effort of six of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Virginia Chapters through the AFP Virginia Caucus (which is registered as a subsidiary of the AFP Central Virginia Chapter, the Chapter’s Tax ID is 54-1772601). These chapters organize annually to coordinate VFRI and advance philanthropy through education and fellowship.
Become a Sponsor!
The Virginia Fund Raising Institute is the premier training ground for fund raising professionals in Virginia. Begun in 1992, by the Shenandoah Chapter and expanded in 2000 with other Virginia AFP chapters, the Institute draws attendees from all over Virginia, DC, Maryland and West Virginia and is celebrating its 34th anniversary in 2026. Workshops are designed with the experienced CEO and newest of fundraising professionals in mind. In addition, board members and other volunteers frequently join their professional colleagues in learning the practice of fundraising. Sponsors and exhibitors provide a valuable service to VFRI participants by sharing their knowledge and expertise in the various aspects of non profit management and development.