Virginia Funders Network

???????????????????????? ???? ?????? ????????! Join us April 8th for the 5th Annual Post-General Assembly Legislative Briefing. Topics covered in this session include: -A high-level overview of the 2025 General Assembly session -Key policy and funding changes in health and Human Resources, housing, education, and more -Next steps for state-level policy work including how state lawmakers are approaching potential changes resulting from actions by the federal government -Thoughts and advice for funders and advocates for engaging in advocacy work in 2025. To learn more and register visit https://lnkd.in/ewd5XMZ9.

During the month of March, VFN is hosting an Economic Opportunity Funders' Watch Party diving into the Federal and Tax Outlook and the 2025 Tax Debates and the State Budget and Tax Outlook. VFN Members can now register to join the conversation! Thanks to our partnership with the Maryland Philanthropy Network, we are extending the invitation to MPN's membership. To learn more and register visit, https://lnkd.in/ewd5XMZ9.

???????????????????? ?????????????????? | ?????????? ???????????????? ?????????????? Join us April 28th, at this year's conference, to learn about identifying new opportunities for rural community growth. Rural communities are central to Virginia’s identity, economy, and future prosperity. Yet, they’ve long been held back by inadequate investments in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, and education. This lack of opportunity has caused residents to leave, stifling growth and vitality. With the right resources and support, these regions have the potential to thrive. This session will highlight three programs and tools, all rooted in best practices, that communities can access to uplift rural voices, strengthen leadership, and create opportunities. ?????????? ?????? ???? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ???????? ??????????????. ???? ???????????????????? ???????????? ???? ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????????? ?????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ???????? ??????????????. To register visit www.vafunders.org.

Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, Augusta Health, and other partners are surveying local nonprofit organizations in their service area to understand the potential impact of federal funding cuts: https://lnkd.in/euuiQBP9

In case you missed it...the Early Bird registration has been EXTENDED!!! If you're making plans to join this year's conference, this is the lowest price available to attend the ENTIRE conference! Register now by visiting https://lnkd.in/ewEHUTZ3.

?? ?? Congratulations to Kelley McCall, Community Development Regional Manager at Meta, and Barbara Couto Sipe, president & CEO of the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, for being named among 13 "Women Who Drive Richmond" in 2025 by the Richmond Times-Dispatch! https://lnkd.in/eSqubMjz

Our newsletter, Upcoming Events, is out now!

River Counties Community Foundation made a $500K grant -- the largest in its history -- to support Rawley Park, a planned housing development in Middlesex County that will include two apartment buildings priced for the local workforce. Jessie Ball duPont Fund has also committed $250K, and Virginia Housing has pledged $2.21M. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZyW7cEw

Hampton Roads Community Foundation and YWCA South Hampton Roads are hosting a series of Community Peacemaking Circles, which bring diverse people together to have constructive conversations about race: https://lnkd.in/eEPmFGCu

Our website has undergone a major transformation... We’re excited to announce the launch of our refreshed website! The VFN team has been working around the clock for the last couple of months to deliver an excellent website, designed to better showcase our growing network of funders and partners. The new site offers a fresh look, improved navigation, and a clearer vision of who we are and the strength of our collective impact. Members, this is just the beginning—there’s more to come! www.vafunders.org