Academy for Nonprofit Excellence

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Be the best nonprofit staff or board person ever: Sign up for a one- or two-day class at the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence and learn new skills and expertise.

We sponsor the Academy with Tidewater Community College to provide low-cost, excellent classes in nonprofit management to people at convnient locations here in Hampton Roads.

Since 2005 more than 1,000 people (representing 400 different nonprofits) have taken courses. More than 55 students have earned their Certificates in Nonprofit Management.

Who: People in Hampton Roads interested in developing better nonprofit management skills.

What: One- and two-day classes taught by experts to help people in the nonprofit field do their best work. Take enough classes and you can earn a Certificate in Nonprofit Management or a Certificate in Museum Management. There are both live classes and online classes available.

Where: TCC's new Regional Workforce Development Center in Suffolk.

When: Classes are held throughout the year. See chart below for class dates.

Why: This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts on ways to improve your skills in Nonprofit Management. It is also a great opportunity to forge valuable relationships with other nonprofit staff members.

How much? $60 for one-day classes; $85 for two-day courses. That includes all course materials as well as refreshments throughout the day.

Teachers are all experts in their fields, topics are timely and classes fill quickly so early registration is encouraged.

Click here to learn about our online class option -- These classes for nonprofits let you learn at your own pace at any location using your computer.

 

Upcoming Academy for Nonprofit Excellence Courses:

The following classes will be held at Tidewater Community College's Regional Workforce Development Center in Suffolk. Please note that classes fill rapidly and some are already filled with waiting lists. Others have just a seat or two left.

Click here to learn more specifics about these classes.

May 22: Asking for Gifts (filled)

June 6 & 7: Fostering Effective Nonprofit & Corporate Relationships (filled)

June 26: Building a Comprehensive Grant Budget (filled)

Note: The next round of classes will start in August. Details on those classes will be posted soon.