VAFCC Annual Conference

The VAFCC Annual Conference is a pivotal gathering focused on improving access to healthcare for all Virginians through the organized voice of the Virginia Association of Free and Charitable Clinics. This event aims to equip participants with actionable tools and insights that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their planning processes. Attendees will engage in various sessions designed to tackle the challenges faced by healthcare safety nets, including maximizing community impact through volunteerism and fostering collaborations among healthcare providers.One key session, titled 'From Service to Sustainability: Leveraging Volunteerism for Long-Term Impact,' led by Analise Gammel from Serve Virginia, will delve into strategic approaches for organizations to cultivate volunteer capacity across five key areas. This session will provide insights from the Virginia Community Engagement Index and the SERVE Framework, empowering participants to build stronger volunteer networks and create sustainable service initiatives. Additionally, the 'Stronger Together: Collaborating as a Health Safety Net' panel will feature prominent leaders such as Lee Clark from Fralin Free Clinic and Janine Underwood from Bradley Free Clinic, discussing successful partnerships that enhance care quality and address social determinants of health.The conference will also feature a keynote presentation on donor engagement strategies, presented by a leading expert in fundraising, who will share actionable steps for clinics to enhance their donor relationships. Participants can look forward to breakout sessions focused on igniting board engagement for fundraising success, telling the impactful stories of volunteers, and charting a course towards better care with the Roadmap to Health Equity led by Americares. The conference will culminate in a general session that discusses building fundraising capacity through capital and major gift campaigns, highlighting real-world success stories. Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to implement effective fundraising strategies and foster a culture of philanthropy within their organizations.The VAFCC Annual Conference will also include networking opportunities, meals sponsored by UnitedHealthcare, and a special scavenger hunt in downtown Richmond, enhancing community engagement and collaboration among attendees. Overall, this conference represents a vital opportunity for healthcare leaders and volunteers to come together, share best practices, and work towards a shared vision of accessible healthcare for all Virginians.