Meet local foundation funders Sept. 28

August 2021

Academy for Nonprofit Excellence: Virtual Funders Forum

Meet local foundation funders as well as corporate representatives and development officers at the Funders Forum on Tuesday, September 28.

Connect with key organizations that guide local nonprofit funding. Learn how to build strong relationships and partnerships to secure your nonprofit's fundraising future. Plus, get information on how board engagement and stewardship can increase the success of your funding requests.

The Forum is sponsored by the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence, which is a partnership between Tidewater Community College and the community foundation.

The Forum features Keith Curtis of The Curtis Group as the moderator as well as these panelists:

Frank Batten Jr., Aimee and Frank Batten Jr. Foundation
Michael Desplaines, President & CEO, Norfolk Botanical Garden
Linda Rice, Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Steve Best, Beazley Foundation

The cost is $40. RSVP here.

Giving Black® Hampton Roads

August is Black Philanthropy Month. To celebrate, the Hampton Roads Community Foundation released the Giving Black® Hampton Roads report.

It takes a closer look into the patterns of Black donors. Nonprofit organizations can use the information to deepen relationships with the Black community and build trust.

Tips for engaging Black donors:

Talk to Black donors and prospective donors about their interests.
Find ways to invite and include Black donors in your organization.
Work collaboratively to identify community needs and solutions.

Download the report here.

October 1 is the deadline for Special Interest grants

These are very narrowly focused grant opportunities that are awarded for one year. Determine if your organization aligns with the guidelines by reading about these grant opportunities here.

Resources of the Month

Understanding Hampton Roads

As students return to school, COVID-19 remains a concern, adding extra stress for families and the community. Check out resources from the Understanding Hampton Roads civic engagement event Mental Stress: A COVID Crisis. Find resources here.

Email marketing for nonprofits

Don't miss your chance to connect with subscribers and potential donors. According to a recent blog from Candid, email is an effective way to market you nonprofit. Tips include:

How to build a strong email list
How to create captivating content
How to create an email campaign.

Discover three additional tips in this blog post here.

Dates to Remember

September 7 Training session on Making Outcomes Count, 3 - 4:30 p.m. RSVP to Gina Kelly at gkelly@hamptonroadscf.org.

September 9 Call-in Day for Nonprofits. Contact Gina Kelly at gkelly@hamptonroadscf.org to set up an appointment.

October 1 Deadline for Special Interest community grants. Details here.

October 7 Call-in Day for Nonprofits. Contact Gina Kelly at gkelly@hamptonroadscf.org to set up an appointment.

October 26 Training session on Logic Models: Powerful Tools for Change, 3 - 4:30 p.m. RSVP to Gina Kelly at gkelly@hamptonroadscf.org.

Find the full schedule of training sessions and Call-in Days at hamptonroadscf.org/nonprofits.