About the Principal . . Manfield Fundraising . . Carl D. Manfield, ACFRE, Principal

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Carl D. Manfield, ACFRE
Manfield Fundraising Counsel, LLC

2101 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503-4122
info@manfieldfundraising.com

Carl D. Manfield, ACFRE, is one of the first 55 fundraisers worldwide to achieve the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive designation. He is often asked to make presentations to nonprofit boards and professional associations.

Education

Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE)
Master of Education in Community Leadership and Development
     – Springfield College
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Religion
      – Lynchburg College
Associate in Science
      – Montreat-Anderson College

Certificate in Grant Administration – Atlanta University
Certificate in Event Management – Clemson University
Certificate in Planned Giving – University of Richmond
Certificate in Planned Giving – AHP, University of Wisconsin

AFP Executive Leadership Institute – Indiana University
AFP Executive Management Institute – Vanderbilt University
AFP Certified Master Teacher (one of only 100 worldwide)
Ambassador, AFP International Conference on Fundraising

Certified YMCA Senior Director
Certified Camp Director, American Camping Association

Philanthropic Involvement

Founder and former two-term president -Virginia Piedmont Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Founder and first president - Dan River Regional Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals.
2001 Recipient of Outstanding Fundraising Professional award - National Philanthropy Day, Virginia Piedmont Chapter, Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Chair, ACFRE Professional Certification Board
Ex-Officio Member, Board of Directors, International Associartion of Fundraising Professionals
Member - International AFP Professional Advancement Committee
Member, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Treasurer and Chair, Development Committee - Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center
Former Member and Treasurer - Lynchburg Police Foundation

Carl enjoys working with people and has a knack for effectively mixing innovative ideas with his wide variety of professional experiences. He has been leading unique and successful capital campaigns for over 39 years.

“I have attended many fundraising orientation and training sessions. The one conducted by Carl Manfield was by far the most complete and detailed of all I have attended.”

R. H. "Twig" Strickler
Shenandoah Valley Philanthropist
and Volunteer Fundraiser

“We want to recognize the expert help and guidance we received from our campaign consultant, Carl Manfield, who kept us organized, on track and focused on the many tasks at hand throughout the campaign.”

Richard Hawkins
Executive Director
Roanoke Valley Speech & Hearing Center