Virginia Funders Network

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

Locus provides a rundown of key legislative decisions that will impact housing, renewable energy, and small business development: https://lnkd.in/gRtsfRjA

Early-bird registration for this year's conference is now open for Members! Join us on April 27-28 in Leesburg, Virginia for our 4th Annual Stronger Together: Building Bridges, Empowering Change Conference as we bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore the issues and solutions shaping the philanthropic sector. Members...you can now secure your spot at the early bird rate! To learn more and register, click here: https://lnkd.in/eirHD7Tm

?? ?? Virginia Health Care Foundation?has announced Rachel Rees as the foundation's next Chief Executive Officer. Rachel has been with VHCF for 13 years, most recently serving as deputy director. Congratulations, Rachel! https://lnkd.in/e_Eg5jDW

Sentara Health and the Williamsburg Community Foundation are supporting the expansion of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program to Greater Williamsburg: https://lnkd.in/eAXxq3GP

Three great days in the District attending Foundations on the Hill in support of the philanthropic sector. Grateful for time with our representatives and opportunities to educate them on the power of our nonprofit community. Thanks to Philanthropy Southeast and Virginia Funders Network for making it look easy! #FOTH25

Claude Moore Opportunities has launched a new initiative to help veterans with medical training to transition into the civilian health care workforce. The program, which has grant funding from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation, will focus on addressing the administrative barriers veterans face in finding civilian employment in health care. https://lnkd.in/e9Ck8GET

This week's issue of Upcoming Events is in inboxes today!

ACT for Alexandria's President & CEO Heather Peeler is raising awareness of the impact that freezing federal grant funding would have on the city's nonprofits and the community members they serve. Read more: https://lnkd.in/em6b6g98

Budget proposals in the Virginia House and Senate include $25M for a new pilot program, in which employers would share the cost of child care with employees and the state. EO and Ballad Health's partnership in Southwest Virginia serves as a model for the pilot. https://lnkd.in/eEs2UGbP