One-Time Foundation Donation

The Scholarship Fund allows Virginia college students to attend educational sessions at the VRPS Conference at no cost. In addition, these monies, as well as those raised by VRPS Service Areas and Resource Groups, provide scholarships for professionals to attend VRPS-sponsored events and conferences also at minimal or no cost. We have named scholarships that are awarded based upon the wishes of family and friends. These include the James K. Cole and Jesse A. Reynolds Memorial Scholarships. 

The Education Endowment was created with a goal of raising $1,000,000 in the interest of funding continuing education for parks and recreation professionals. Public funds for staff training are difficult to obtain and the Education Endowment will help talented, hardworking parks and recreation professionals stay current with continuing education. We have already raised over $200,000 towards this goal including memorial scholarships honoring Suzy Cooksey and Cecil Gilkerson.

The Foundation Fund is used to sponsor educational opportunities for VRPS Professional members, including the VRPS Annual Conference, Leadership Training Institute, and Management Conference. It is also used for administrative costs such as audits, investment management, credit card fees, and office support.

The Virginia Tree Giving Levels:

Virginia Pine                                up to $99
Eastern Red Cedar                   $100-$249
Red Maple                                $250-$499
White Oak                                 $500-$749
Tulip Tree                                  $750-$999
Eastern Redbud                  $1,000-$2,499
Sweetbay Magnolia             $2,500-$4,999
Flowering Dogwood            $5,000-$9,999

Benefactors giving $10,000 and above have the option of creating a named scholarship.