Upcoming Events
Nonprofit Board Governance Workshop Series

LMR's Nonprofit Board Governance Workshop series, sponsored by the Bob and Anna Lou Schaberg Foundation, Bank of America, and Atlantic Union Bank, are open for registration. Nonprofits play a vital role in our region, and prepared board members are critical for their success. Whether you want to get involved with a board or are already serving on a board, enhance your expertise by attending our workshops.
Our sessions combine board governance standards and best practices with first-hand experiences from experts actively serving in the field. Prospective and current board members and nonprofit executives are encouraged to attend.
Non-Profit Board Service: What you need to know! with Lisa Specter-Dunaway & Myra Goodman Smith
Thursday, April 27th, 9-Noon
In this session, attendees will gain perspectives on the advantages and challenges of nonprofit board membership. A deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities of board members will be shared.
Dates: Thursday, April 6th; April 27th
Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: The Collaboratory of Virginia at UTurn, 2101 Maywill Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Cost: $75
Contact: admin@lmronline.org
Leading Conversations: Best Practices in Facilitation

Effective facilitation of challenging conversations in our communities and the workplace is needed as leaders engage in our region. This three-part educational training, presented by Jonathan Zur, President & CEO of the VA Center for Inclusive Communities, will equip you with the tools needed to lead conversations in an inclusive, informative, and effective manner. This program will not only offer up practical tips for facilitators but will also allow you to put your new skills into practice.
**Participants must attend all 3 sessions.**
Session 1: Thursday, May 4, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Session 2: Thursday, May 11, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Session 3: Thursday, May 18, 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: The Collaboratory of Virginia at UTurn, 2101 Maywill Street, Richmond, VA 23230
General Registration: $400
Nonprofit Registration: $250*
**To qualify for the nonprofit registration, you must either represent or be employed by a nonprofit organization. Contact admin@lmronline.org with any questions.
Contact: admin@lmronline.org
Leadership Quest 2024 Recruitment

Leadership Metro Richmond is happy to announce that recruitment for the Leadership Quest Class of 2024 has begun! Please join us on Zoom in February and March or at The Park RVA in April for one of our information sessions about our flagship program, Leadership Quest.
LMR Alumni - Please feel free to share the following registration links with potential applicants and utilize the Refer a Prospect form (here) to ensure your prospect is notified of these sessions.
Please reach out with any questions or access issues to quest@lmronline.org.
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Date: Monday, March 13, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Online via Zoom
Board Connector Spring 2023

Board Connector is our bi-annual networking event that brings together community leaders in search of board opportunities with nonprofit organizations in a casual, open-house atmosphere to engage and connect. Board Connector fosters increased civic engagement across all sectors and advances equity in leadership through board service.
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Collaboratory of Virginia at UTurn, 2101 Maywill Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Cost: Free
Contact: Gena Reeder, Board Engagement Manager at greeder@lmronline.org
Annual Fall Alumni Reception

We are looking forward to connecting with LMR Alumni and the Leadership Quest Class of 2023 at our annual Fall Alumni Reception, sponsored by Pamerang. Join us to connect with the new LQ class, reconnect with fellow classmates, and mingle with other Alumni. We will have the latest issue of LMR Magazine available to Alumni who wish to obtain a copy.
*All guests must be accompanied by an LMR alum.
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Ashton Creek Vineyard, 14501 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23831
Cost: $50 for alumni, $40 for guests
Contact: Cathy Buckenmaier, Programs & Events Manager, cbuckenmaier@lmronline.org
Off the Cuff Alumni Only Event

After a three-year hiatus, LMR has revived our much-loved Off the Cuff event series. Open to LMR Alumni only, Off the Cuff is an impromptu learning and networking experience at distinctive locations throughout our region.
Join us for lunch, and a tour of The Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view the Confluence art exhibit.
Boxed lunches will be provided to event attendees from Bell Greek. You may select your lunch when purchasing your ticket. Please have your order submitted before Monday, October 17, 2022.
Off the Cuff, attendees will receive a discount code for So Hot Right Now by Rosette, an innovative string quartet concert series. The group will celebrate the music of John Luther Adams on October 21, 2022, at 7:30 pm. Click here to read more about Rosette.
There are limited available tickets; purchase your tickets as soon as possible if you are interested in attending!
You must be an LMR Alum to purchase a ticket.
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Time: 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: The Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education, 11810 Centre Street, Chester, VA 23831
Cost: $15 - Must be an LMR Alum to attend
Contact: Questions? Contact Cathy Buckenmaier, Programs & Events Manager, cbuckenmaier@lmronline.org.
Lora M. Robins Speaker Series

As parents, educators, service providers, and leaders we are tasked with helping our young people make sense of all that has transpired over this past year while also overcoming a myriad of obstacles along the way. We have all experienced some level of stress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and unless we address it, our mental health will be the next community crisis which prevents us from moving forward. Join us for the 2021 Lora M. Robins Speaker Series as we discuss how to best address the mental health impacts of COVID-19 to ensure we are providing quality care for our children and for ourselves.
SESSIONS ARE VIRTUAL
Moving Forward Together: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Who Are We Supposed to Be Now?: Thursday, June 3, 2021
LMR Fall Programming coming soon!
2023 EVENTS COMING SOON!
LMR Fall Programming coming soon!
Convening Leaders Rethinking How We House
It is no secret that there is a major deficit in affordable housing across the Richmond region. As we tackle the need for affordable housing, we must also continue to ensure that current residents are able to stay in their homes; homes that are safe and sound. Join us in a virtual discussion with Marion Cake (LMR '20), Vice President of Affordable Housing Development for project:HOMES as we discuss the innovative solutions appearing around the Richmond region from creative new builds to owner-occupied home repair. Learn about a local home made out of shipping containers and the forthcoming revitalization of Bermuda Estate Mobile Home Park. We hope you will join us to both learn and bring ideas to the table regarding how we can think differently about housing solutions in our region.
LMR ALUMNI ONLY
Date: Tusday, February 16, 2021
Time: 12:00PM - 1:15PM
Location: Zoom virtual meeting room
Contact pbradby@lmronline.org to register

Annual Spring Luncheon

LMR invites alums, the current class, and their guests to join us for an afternoon of fine dining, fellowship, and celebration at the annual spring luncheon. The event speaker is Dr. Chris Reina, Founder, and Executive Director of the Institute for Transformative Leadership. We will also celebrate the recipients of the Ukrop Community Vision and Leader Who Serves awards and the results of the spring alumni campaign! We hope to see you there.
*All guests must be accompanied by an LMR alum.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Dominion Energy and our award sponsor, Atlantic Union Bank.
Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM
Location: The John Marshall Ballrooms, 101 N 5th Street
Cost: $70 for alumni, $80 for guests

LMR Fall Board Connector

The LMR Board Connector is an opportunity for community leaders who are searching for board positions to have casual conversations with representatives from local non-profit organizations. Register to represent a nonprofit organization or to learn more about available board service openings in our region! Both will utilize Degy World, an immersive event platform that creates simulated events and gives users the full experience of interaction, networking and making connections in a virtual space.
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2020
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM
Location: Degy World
Leadership Breakfast with LMR and Lead VA
LMR ALUMNI ONLY
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Time: 8:00 - 9:30AM
Location: 701 E Byrd Street

Leadership Check-Ins
As community issues arise, LMR alumni are convened via virtual meeting on Zoom to lean on one another and learn from one another. Join us for small group discussions with your fellow community leaders on various topics around servant leadership.
Date: Next convening TBD
Location: Zoom virtual meeting room
Contact pbradby@lmronline.org to submit a topic for conversation

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