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Starting in January staff and board members of southeastern Virginia’s nonprofit organizations will have a new option for gaining expertise.

The Academy for Nonprofit Excellence will offer an array of continuing education classes through Tidewater Community College (TCC) to help nonprofit organizations excel in their work. The Academy is funded by a $72,000 grant from The Norfolk Foundation and is administered by TCC’s Workforce Development Department. On Nov. 4 at 5 p.m., the Academy will sponsor a kick-off session at TCC’s Norfolk campus for the heads of area nonprofits.

“It is our philosophy at The Norfolk Foundation that strong nonprofit organizations create a strong, healthy community,” says Leigh Davis, vice president of community philanthropy at the Foundation. “In order to train and grow the best nonprofit professionals, our region needs a consistent, quality professional development program.”

The Academy will offer annually 10 two part courses at TCC’s Norfolk or Virginia Beach campuses. Topics will range from strategic planning and human resources to fundraising, program evaluation and social entrepreneurship. Each class will be held on two consecutive Thursdays and run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost will be $65 a class, and participants will receive continuing education credits. Those who complete the series of courses can earn a certificate in nonprofit management.

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For details on the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence or the Nov. 4 kick-off visit www.tcc.edu/wd/academy or contact Lillian Bailey, program coordinator, at (757) 822-1170 or lbailey@tcc.edu.
 

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