2026 Virginia Fund Raising Institute: Full Schedule

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11:00am EDT

From Scenario to Solutions: Navigating Changes in Development

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Have you ever felt alone in development, wishing your executive director, development committee, or board were more involved in fundraising? This presentation is designed for development professionals looking to break out of silos and foster true collaboration. Through the power of analysis and scenario thinking, you’ll discover practical ways to engage leadership, present compelling data, and guide your organization from isolation to partnership. Together, you’ll move from analysis to actionable solutions, building a resilient, mission-driven fundraising strategy that everyone owns.

Speakers

Shannon Williams

Managing Partner, Armstrong McGuire

Shannon Williams serves as Managing Partner at Armstrong McGuire where she helps the team of advisors create winning strategies for their nonprofit partners.

Before joining Armstrong McGuire, she focused on both annual and capital development working with independent schools and human service organizations, including the YMCA of the Triangle—one of the top 5 YMCA’s in the country in terms of revenue. Throughout her career Shannon has... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TowneBank Room

Workshop, Workshop Session VIII

Audience Mid Career
Area Board Relations/Engagement

11:00am EDT

Volunteer Engagement Strategies for Fundraising & Impact

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

AFP Caucus Room

Strong volunteer engagement is essential to nonprofit success. This interactive workshop explores practical strategies for recruiting, retaining, stewarding, and appreciating volunteers while building systems that support long-term sustainability. Participants will learn how effective volunteer engagement strengthens community relationships, improves organizational capacity, and directly supports fundraising through meaningful data tracking and reporting. Designed for nonprofit leaders, volunteer managers, and development professionals, this session provides actionable tools to create impactful volunteer experiences that drive mission success and donor confidence.

Speakers

Jeremy Rodden

Director of Community Engagement, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore

Jeremy Rodden, CVA, is Director of Community Engagement at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, a Service Enterprise accredited organization. With a strong background in volunteer engagement and nonprofit leadership, he has a history of strengthening community... Read More →

Friday July 24, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
AFP Caucus Room

Workshop, Workshop Session VIII

Audience All
Area Board Relations/Engagement

2026 Virginia Fund Raising Institute

11:00am EDT

Shannon Williams

11:00am EDT

Jeremy Rodden

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