Tidewater Academy for Nonprofit Excellence - Spring Course Schedule

Academy Announces Spring Schedule

The Academy for Nonprofit Excellence will offer an array of courses for nonprofits staff members in Hampton Roads during its spring 2009 semester. Each one- or two-day course is led by an expert and will equip you with knowledge you can apply immediately. In the past three years, 539 employees from more than 260 area nonprofits have taken classes.

Courses cost $60 for one day and $85 for two days. Register early since seating is limited. Courses are held at Tidewater Community College's campus in downtown Norfolk. Upcoming courses include:

* New CEOs: Moving from Surviving to Thriving -- January 8 and 15.
* Successful Networking: Making Your Contacts Count -- January 27
* Leading Through Influence: Making Change Work for You -- February 11 and 12.
* Sharing Knowledge: Training Strategies for Non-Trainers -- February 24
* Grantsmanship 101: Understanding the Basics -- March 12 and 19.
* Social Media: Strengthening Online Audience Connections -- March 24.
* Development 101: Mastering the Fundamentals -- April 9 and 16.
* Social Enterprise: Thinking Outside the Box -- April 28.

The academy is sponsored by The Norfolk Foundation, Tidewater Community College and The Virginian-Pilot. Participants who earn 10 continuing education credits will earn a Certificate in Nonprofit Management.