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Deborah Arenstein
Deborah has been working in the world of nonprofit fund development since 1988. Past development positions in Richmond VA included the Virginia League for Planned Parenthood and the YWCA of Richmond, and more recently, Blue Ridge Abortion Fund in Charlottesville. She currently holds a part time position as Solarize Coordinator with LEAP
Deborah has been working in the world of nonprofit fund development since 1988. Past development positions in Richmond VA included the Virginia League for Planned Parenthood and the YWCA of Richmond, and more recently, Blue Ridge Abortion Fund in Charlottesville. She currently holds a part time position as Solarize Coordinator with LEAP VA, in addition to consulting with Board Whisperers.
Her volunteer development roles have included grantwriting, special events and board service. She served a six year board term at Free Union Country School, Free Union VA, with an emphasis on annual fund development and governance. She was the Development Chair at Live Arts in Charlottesville and is a Board Academy graduate from the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.
With a degree in theater from Virginia Commonwealth University, she performs longform improv with Big Blue Door, and has recently taken up kickboxing for both fitness and stress management!