2026 Virginia Fund Raising Institute: Full Schedule

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11:00am EDT

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

This workshop is for people who believe deeply in the mission of their work, and are curious about the potential for fundraising to be a catalyst for spiritual growth. We define a ‘spiritual practice’ as a way of showing up for oneself to tend to one’s spirit and the spirit of one’s community. We will offer a way of practicing fundraising through a mindful and relational orientation to inviting financial support, rooted in self-honesty, generosity and gratitude. Participants will be invited to reflect on their relationship to money, scarcity, and abundance, as well as where they find their sense of security. This will lay the groundwork for participants to consider how they could practice fundraising as spirit-tending and invitational in their own context, whatever their spiritual or religious background.

Speakers

Lindsey Franklin

Director of Development, Richmond Hill

Rev. Lindsey Franklin is the Director of Development at Richmond Hill, an urban monastery in Richmond, Virginia praying for the spirit of the city. She began her career in San Francisco at the intersection of technology, philanthropy and social justice before an unexpected call to... Read More →

Kelsey Hawisher-Faul

Development Coordinator, Richmond Hill

Kelsey Hawisher-Faul is the Development Coordinator at Richmond Hill, an urban monastery in Richmond, VA that is open to all. A pastor trained at Princeton Theological Seminary, she spent five years in congregational ministry before committing to the Rule of Life at Richmond Hill... Read More →

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

Workshop, Workshop Session VIII

Audience Mid Career
Area Individual Giving

11:00am EDT

Lessons Learned from Major Campaigns

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

TBA

CapDev and Grymes Memorial School team up to share and discuss takeaways from a recent major campaign. Learn about the value of good campaign preparation, relationship development, how to approach events, use of leadership, development staffing, building a strong proposal, a stewardship matrix, and the cadence of campaigns. This interactive session delves into examples and engages participants in exploring concepts.

Speakers

Allan Burrows

CEO, Capital Development Services

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

Workshop, Workshop Session VIII

Audience Late Career
Area Individual Giving

2026 Virginia Fund Raising Institute

11:00am EDT

Lindsey Franklin

Kelsey Hawisher-Faul

11:00am EDT

Allan Burrows

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