July 2021
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Fall schedule for Academy for Nonprofit Excellence is now available

Do you want to sharpen your writing skills, launch a capital campaign, or improve your bookkeeping procedures?

If so, check out the fall schedule of the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence.

The Academy - a partnership between the community foundation and Tidewater Community College - offers low-cost classes for nonprofit representatives.

The courses, which will be offered as webinars, cover topics related to nonprofit leadership, social media, human resources, technology, and more.
Giving Black® Hampton Roads event to be held August 12

Black voices have often been overlooked in philanthropy. The Hampton Roads Community Foundation commissioned the Giving Black® Hampton Roads research project – in partnership with New England Blacks in Philanthropy – to learn about the lasting impact of Black donors in their own communities and beyond.

The report will be released at this free, virtual event featuring:


  • Bithiah Carter, President of New England Blacks in Philanthropy
  • Kimberly James, Ph.D., Chief Research Officer for New England Blacks in Philanthropy
  • With moderator Jay Lang, General Manager for Smooth 88.1 WHOV at Hampton University

The event is conducted in partnership with the New England Blacks in Philanthropy and sponsored by W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Register here.
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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. 
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Resources of the Month

Understanding Hampton Roads
Learn about important issues impacting the region. Check out resources and watch videos from the community foundation's latest Understanding Hampton Roads civic engagement events:

Fundraising in a Virtual Environment
During the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations had to use more virtual methods to ask donors for support, according to a blog post by local fundraising consulting firm The Curtis Group. That trend is not likely to end. To help make your virtual ask successful, follow these tips:
  • Schedule a prep call and discuss meeting flow
  • Check your technology, lighting, and internet
  • Ask questions to better understand why the donor is involved in your organization
  • Share your organization's vision and how it aligns with the donor's interest
  • Make a specific request that includes a dollar figure or a range

Find out what The Curtis Group recommends next in this blog post here.
Dates to Remember

August 5 Call-in Day for Nonprofits. Contact Gina Kelly at gkelly@hamptonroadscf.org to set up an appointment.

August 10 Training session on Ten Tips for Preparing a Grant Proposal, 3 - 4:30 p.m. RSVP to Gina Kelly at gkelly@hamptonroadscf.org.

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. 

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