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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 is currently the Solar Program Manager at Local Energy Alliance Program
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 is currently the Solar Program Manager at Local Energy Alliance Program, in addition to consulting with a select group of clients.
Her volunteer roles have included grant writing, 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 and Governance 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, coaches and produces longform improv with Big Blue Door, and has recently taken up kickboxing for both fitness and stress management! Other interests include her Irish Doodle Libby, gardening and reading.