Upcoming Events

At the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

Every year we bring together hundreds of members of the community through our conferences, meetings and events. Register below to attend an event to connect with us today, and to grow your philanthropic efforts and knowledge about philanthropy, while connecting with the local business community.

Shared Leadership presented by Deirdre Bagley

Oct 22, 2026 2:00 PM

Nonprofit Series 1Your Next Harvest LLC (YNH) is an executive coaching and consulting firm that partners with leaders and boards to advance bold visions for their organizations, teams, and communities. Through strategy development, executive coaching, and a focus on building equitable, impact-driven cultures, YNH helps organizations create meaningful change from the top. CEO Deirdre Bagley is also the creator of RALR™ (Roles, Agreements, Learning, Repeat™), a shared leadership onboarding system.

Thursday, October 22 
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Virtual via Zoom

Economic Mobility in Action: CFNOVA’s 2027 Grantmaking Strategy

Nov 5, 2026 12:00 PM
Donor and Fundholder dinner

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia will host a webinar to introduce our new Economic Mobility Grant Strategy, which will guide our discretionary grantmaking beginning in 2027. The strategy is centered on four interconnected pillars: Attainable Housing, Quality Education, Workforce Pathways, and Healthcare Access, all designed to help Northern Virginia residents move from instability toward greater opportunity and financial resilience. Because we value your partnership in our work, we hope you will join us.

Thursday, November 5
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Virtual via Zoom

What Matters Most: Estate Planning and Charitable Legacy

Oct 28, 2026 12:00 PM
LTFF Event Banner Updated

Estate planning is about more than distributing assets. It's an opportunity to care for the people you love, support the causes you value, and leave a lasting impact on your community. 

In recognition of National Estate Planning Awareness Week (10/19 - 10/26), join the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia for this webinar featuring a conversation with two local trusted experts in their fields, attorney Melinda Merk, JD, LLM, CFP®, AEP, Principal, McCandlish Lillard, and wealth advisor Emily Harper, CFP®, Chief Strategy Officer, Monument Wealth Management. Through practical examples and thoughtful discussion, they will explore how individuals and families can align their financial, personal, and charitable goals through intentional planning.

Earn Continuing Education Credits 


Full participation in What Matters Most: Estate Planning and Charitable Legacy is eligible for 1 Continuing Education credit hour for Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professionals, as approved by the CFP Board. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia is an approved provider of CFP CE credits.