The Norfolk Foundation is committed to enhancing the work of nonprofit organizations in southeastern Virginia through its support of training for nonprofit staff and board members.

In 2005 the Foundation debuted the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence in partnership with Tidewater Community College. The academy provides ongoing courses and allows nonprofit staff and board members to earn Certificates in Nonprofit Management. In 2006 The Virginian-Pilot signed on as an academy sponsor.

The nonprofit training academy offers an annual 10-month curriculum of one- and two-day classes for both new and seasoned staff and board members. The cost is $60 for one-day classes and $85 for two-day courses. Courses often fill to capacity so early registration is encouraged. Please check www.tcc.edu/wd/academy for course descriptions and registration information.

Upcoming Academy for Nonprofit Excellence Courses

August 6 and 13 Project Management: Doing More with What You've Got – Jacqueline Anderson, certified Project Management Professional from Hampton. August 25 Is Your Organization Ready for a Capital Campaign? – Keith Curtis, president, and Wendy McGrady, vice president, of The Curtis Group of Virginia Beach. September 2 and 3 Financial Reporting and Analysis: Learning the Fundamentals  -- Naomi Takeuchi, CEO of 1000 Cranes Consulting of Durham, N.C. September 22 Special Events: The Secret to Making Them Perfect – Paige Tucker of Richmond who plans events ranging in size from small meetings to international conferences. October 1 and 8  Inviting Volunteers into Your Organization: Designing Effective Recruitment Strategies – Katie Campbell of Richmond who has more than 30 years of nonprofit management experience and helped establish the Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations. October 20 Succession Planning: The Path to the Future – Clenise Platt, president of Plattinum Professional Group of Virginia Beach. November 4 and 5 Solving Problems: Creative Thinking for Positive Outcomes – Bob Kenney, Ph.D., president of Partners through Training of Lynchburg. December 8 Web Sites That Work: Starting, Managing and Marketing Your Site – Tom Noffsinger, president of Thomas Website Design of Virginia Beach.