Julia Campbell

Director of Development & Community Relations
Transitions Family Violence Services
www.transitionsfvs.org

"Every time I would leave a class at the Academy, I would be revitalized
and refreshed. The courses gave me the confidence and skills necessary
to do my job in fundraising. I enjoyed networking with other nonprofit
professionals and gathering knowledge from those more experienced.
Affordable, quality training for the nonprofit sector is rare, and I am
glad I got to take advantage of the Academy while in Virginia."

Tracy Keller

Chief Executive Officer

Girl Scout Council of the Colonial Coast

www.gsccc.org

“The Academy has been a wonderful experience and a great opportunity for my professional development. The knowledge and skills I have gained from the program provided me with a valuable foundation as a new non-profit executive. The classes were relevant, and the instructors were phenomenal!

The networking opportunities at the Academy provided an additional benefit of sharing strengths and challenges as well as out of the box solutions. This is an excellent program that provides local non-profits with the skills we need to strengthen our agencies and to help improve our communities.”

Monique P. Harrell

Program Director, Microenterprise

The Center for Community Development

www.ccdi-va.net

"As a program director for a small business loan program it is imperative that the organization's "brand" is communicated effectively. TCC's Academy for Nonprofit Excellence has enabled me to help improve how the Center for Community Development, Inc. markets its loan program, specifically regarding the quality of our newsletters, brochures, and photos."

Barbara Ford

Founder and Executive Director

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program

www.equikids.org

Taking classes through the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence program at Tidewater Community College has enabled me to carve out time for learning with my nonprofit peers. The experiences shared as well as the valuable information obtained through dynamic instructors is something that I truly value.

In this day and age when all nonprofit agencies struggle to survive, I am learning new skills that will enhance my work and build a stronger organization in the community. I commend The Norfolk Foundation and TCC for their dedication to the nonprofit industry and look forward to attending more classes throughout the year.

Barbara Gaddy

Executive Director

Barrett Haven Inc.

www.nowomanalone.com

"The Academy for Nonprofit Excellence nonprofit management classes are a great investment of time and money for any new or seasoned executive directors and board members. The Academy also offers the best informal networking opportunity in this area.  The price of the workshops is so minimal that considering all of the fringe benefits of networking, developing support systems, and learning new skills I would have to say the Certificate in Nonprofit Management is “priceless.”

Joe Williams

Treasurer

Portsmouth Soccer Club

http://eteamz.active.com/portsmouthsoccerclub/

"The Academy for Nonprofit Excellence is wonderful.  It helps me understand key aspects of nonprofit management much faster than is possible on my own.  Like many others who manage separate full-time employment in addition to helping out in a nonprofit organization, I juggle many demands for my time. So, I am pleased that every Academy course delivers relevant information, methods, and techniques right from the start. I appreciate that all of the instructors present their subject material so clearly that I can use the course materials and my class notes to turn right around and pass what I learn to others.  I am also pleased with the attention to every detail and the genuine helpfulness of the staff of Tidewater Community College’s Academy for Nonprofit Excellence. Their efforts and the college’s superb facilities, bring about a very comfortable atmosphere for adult learning.  In this relaxed atmosphere I am able to improve my abilities and also spend time getting to know others who attend Academy courses.  I enjoy the opportunity at every class to chat with, encourage, and be encouraged by members of this group of thoughtful caring people who commit themselves to improving lives in our community.  I believe the Norfolk Foundation provides a wonderful service to this community by making the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence possible." 

Linda Riddle

Founder and Executive Director

Alternative Resource Center for Student Wellness, Inc.

www.arcsw.org

"As the founder of a new nonprofit organization, the Academy has made it possible for me to gain valuable knowledge and a foundation to create and develop a strong organization. I am energized and have had an incredible experience and will continue taking classes to further Alternative Resource Center for Student Wellness' success."

Sharon Goumas

Executive Director

M. E. Cox Center for Elder Day Care, Inc.

www.MECoxElderDayCare.org

"Being able to be part of training designed for people who work in the nonprofit industry was a wonderful experience. Learning from professionals who have nonprofit experience that wanted to share their skills and knowledge with others as well as meeting and learning from my peers provided me with very unique experience. The professionals I have met and the people I have met from my classes have all added to my  knowledge base as a professional in the nonprofit industry. This certificate program is a wonderful way to get new skills or enhance your skills in the nonprofit industry."

R. David Hilliard

National Center for Career Exploration

www.ncce4kids.org

"The Excellence in Nonprofit program is an example of excellence in program planning and execution, by TCC, the Norfolk Foundation and the group of sponsoring nonprofit foundations. It is the ONLY series of courses I've attended for which I've heard only complements and praise from attendees. There is an unadvertised bonus- networking increases with classes attended, and this may be the greatest long-term value provided by the Program. The staff administering the program is simply outstanding. As a 'graduate', I look forward to attending future Excellence in Nonprofit classes."

Donna Smith

Executive Director

Southeastern Virginia Arts Association

www.sevaa.org

"The program has offered courses that are very helpful as a new executive director for nonprofits, a network through which information can be shared and challenges can be addressed."

Theresa Dorre

Executive Director

Angel Flight America - Dallas, Texas

www.angelflightamerica.org

"My investment of time in the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence is already paying for itself.  The knowledge and skills I gained from the program are adaptable, current and career lasting. TCC and the Norfolk Foundation have created an 'excellent' certification program that provides nonprofitters with a much needed opportunity to advance their professional development."