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A Defining Night for Northern Virginia

A Defining Night for Northern Virginia

Support the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia while celebrating leadership and generosity. Attend the Raise the Region Gala >>

Investing in Dreams: How Community Support Is Opening Doors for 99 Students

Investing in Dreams: How Community Support Is Opening Doors for 99 Students

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA) is proud to award $376,650 in scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year. Learn More >>

Expanding STEM Opportunity in Northern Virginia

Expanding STEM Opportunity in Northern Virginia

Micron STEM Opportunity Fund & CFNOVA Build Northern Virginia's Future >>Learn More

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2026 Raise the Region Gala Friday, October 16, 2026, 6:30 - 10:00 pm Hilton McLean Tysons Corner A Defining Night for Northern Virginia Black ⧓ Tie | Cocktail Reception | Dinner | Entertainment | Silent & Live Auctions | Community SpiritJoin the Community...
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I Had a Special Time at Special Love By Gaby Webster, Director of Donor Relations, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Some organization names are aspirational. Others are descriptive. But after attending the visitor's night at Special...
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The Martin J. Murafsky Scholarship Fund: Where Opportunity Meets Skill The Martin J. Murafsky Scholarship Fund was established to honor the life, accomplishments, and values of a man who believed in the power of education, hard work, and opportunity. Read More
Building a Stronger Northern Virginia Through Generosity: Renée Byng Yancey on the Community DC Podcast When Renée Byng Yancey, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia (CFNOVA), joined host Dennis Glasgow on the Community DC podcast, she brought an important message...
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The Hidden Legacy: Why Tangible Assets Deserve a Seat at the Estate Planning Table by Elizabeth H. Marshman, MAAB Associate Vice President, Trusts, Estates & Private Clients, Freeman's Auction HouseWhen families plan their legacies, the conversation almost always starts with accounts and real...
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