It is every man's obligation to put back into the world at least the quivalent of what he takes out of it.       --Albert Einstein

 

Our Mission

To advance philanthropy in Hampton Roads by enabling people and organizations to practice effective and ethical fundraising through education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing and advocacy.

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Upcoming Programs

 

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TUESDAY, August 19, 2008, 12-1 p.m.

Topic:  Practical Planned Giving

Speakers:   Marie Addison Torrans, PFP

 

In this hands-on session, Marie Addison Torrans, PFP, Managing Director and Charitable Gift Planning Officer for the United Way of South Hampton Roads Foundation, will share useful information on planned giving that you can put into practice now.

Marie Torrans joined the newly merged United Way of South Hampton Roads in 1985 where she currently serves as Managing Director and Charitable Gift Planning Officer for the United Way of South Hampton Roads Foundation.  Her responsibilities include managing foundation operations and philanthropic business development strategy, donor services and charitable gift planning—internally and externally with 50+ non-profits, with missions ranging from global to local, individuals and corporations.

 

She formerly served as Director, Fund Distribution and Governmental Relations—overseeing the regional management of funds $10M to agencies and programs, certification of new agencies, legislative affairs, tax credits and exemptions, management consultation to include mergers, management contracts and special grant projects—including over 14 years of experience in non-profit management.

 

She holds a Bachelors degree from Radford College and a Master’s from Virginia Commonwealth University. She holds the designation of Professional Financial Planner from Old Dominion University and a certificate from the National Planned Giving Institute at the College of William and Mary. Marie was awarded a Barber B. Conable Fellowship for studies in public/private partnerships. 

 

She is adjunct faculty at TCC and NSU—with a specialty in program, policy and fund development. She regularly presents at conferences and seminars and is widely published

in the philanthropic and human services field. Marie is a member of the Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council and was a charter member of AFP Hampton Roads. 

 

Location:

The Murray Center         Directions: www.randmcnally.com

455 E. Brambleton

Norfolk, Virginia

FREE PARKING (lot across from the Norfolk Scope-First Baptist Church)

Register:  info@afp-hr.org

You can pay in advance by calling, faxing, emailing your credit card info or you can mail in payment to:

AFP Hampton Roads, P.O. Box 2338, Norfolk, VA  23501

Phone:  757-685-4580   FAX:  757-389-5725 or info@afp-hr.org

Fee:  $25 members, $35 non-members, lunch included

NO SHOWS WILL BE BILLED

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Coming up September 16th!!

The State of American Philanthropy

Keith Curtis and Wendy McGrady of The Curtis Group will present the results of Giving USA, an annual report on Philanthropy. This insider’s look into the state of Philanthropy nationally will provide you with current information to help you access and enhance your organization’s fundraising performance in today’s unique economy.

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