Elizabeth Foster, Director of Development

Elizabeth Mason Foster serves as Director of Development at St. Joseph’s Villa, where she leads fundraising and community engagement efforts, connecting donors, foundations, volunteers, and community partners with the Villa’s mission and the needs of the children, adults, and families it serves. As a member of the Villa’s leadership team, she also helps advance organizational strategy and build partnerships that strengthen the Villa’s impact throughout the community.

A Richmond native, Elizabeth joined the Villa in 2016. She is a graduate of Collegiate School and Sewanee: The University of the South, as well as Leadership Metro Richmond. Elizabeth was recognized as the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives’ Rising Star in 2023 and received the 2026 Nonprofit Excellence in Philanthropy Award.

Outside of the Villa, Elizabeth serves on the board of the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives (VAFRE) and on the Finance Committee for F.O.C.U.S. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and two dogs.