News Articles

Karl Stauber Announces Transition Plans

August 17, 2018

Karl Stauber, president and CEO of Danville Regional Foundation, has announced that he plans to step down from his position upon the selection of his successor and no later than August 1, 2019.


Economic strategy to be built

August 14, 2018

Three US consulting firms - Dewberry, Economic Leadership, and Jones Lang LaSalle – have been selected to create a regional economic development plan for Pittsylvania County, the city of Danville, and the Danville Regional Foundation. The aim of the development plan is to grow the amount of well-paying jobs in Danville and Pittsylvania County – which are both in southern Virginia.

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Nominations Now Open for the 2019 Ashby Award

August 6, 2018

Nominations of area nonprofits are now being accepted at Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) for the next B. R. Ashby, M.D. Award for Outstanding Community Service. This award, in the amount of $50,000, is a general operating grant named in appreciation of the exemplary service and selfless leadership of B. R. Ashby, M. D., a founding Board Member and first Chairman of the DRF.