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Program Evaluation Techniques   FILLED 

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Effective program evaluation is essential to your program design and delivery as well as provides a mechanism to measure the impact of your programs and services and how well they meet your clients’ needs.  A key selection criterion for most funding bodies is that an adequate evaluation is incorporated into any program applying for funding.  Program evaluation provides a vehicle for quality assurance, the ongoing improvement and refinement of program content, and a measure of overall program success.

In this two-day course learn ways to determine effective organizational performance and results. Topics include: Basic concepts for determining organizational performance; strategies for incorporating results; program planning; program implementation; and justifying resource requirements.

Date:        January 14 & 21, 2010
Time:        8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.     Networking is 8:30 to 9:00; instruction is 9:00 to 3:30
Location:   Room 2502, TCC Norfolk Campus, Martin Building (Click here for map)
Instructor: Fran Butterfoss, Ph.D is president of Coalitions Work in Yorktown, Virginia.
Tuition:     $85

Catalog:     BUSC 5250         Class #69261

Social Marketing: Improving the Community by Influencing Behavior   FILLED

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Social marketing is the planning and implementation of programs designed to bring about social change using concepts from commercial marketing. While commercial marketing revolves around selling goods and services, the social marketer sells a desired behavior such as carpooling to work, getting a flu shot, wearing seatbelts and saving the bay.

In this two-day course, learn the key concepts of social marketing to design your campaign.  Topics include selecting target markets; setting objectives and goals; identifying barriers, motivators and the competition; crafting a desired positioning; developing a strategic marketing mix; evaluation, budgeting and completing the plan.

Date:        February 4 & 11, 2010

Time:        8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking is 8:30 to 9:00; instruction is 9:00 to 3:30

Location:   TCC Norfolk Campus, 5th floor Martin Building, Room 2502 (Click here for map)
Instructor: Patti Kiger has over 25 years of experience in strategic planning, media relations, resource development and marketing. She is an instructor at EVMS and consults on developing social marketing and media plans and public relations. She holds a Masters in Education from the University of Virginia and is pursuing a doctorate in Health Services Research at Old Dominion University.

Tuition:     $85

Catalog:     BUSC 5249          Class #69260

Grant Proposal Development                                             FILLED

Winning a grant takes more than a well-written proposal. The proposal is a part of a process of planning, research, outreach, and cultivation.  This course is designed to teach participants how to write a winning grant proposal. Participants will learn firsthand about grant writing from an experienced grant writer. In this two-day course, participants will learn the components of a well-crafted proposal, effective research methods, and the cultivation of funders.

Date:        March 11 & 18, 2010

Time:        8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking is 8:30 to 9:00; instruction is 9:00 to 3:30

Location:   TCC Norfolk Campus, 5th floor Martin Building, Room 2502 (Click here for map)
Instructor: Amy Nisenson is the executive director of The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation in Richmond. In addition to her role as Executive Director, Amy works with small and emerging nonprofits in a consultant role, assisting with grant research, grant writing, board development, and other functions associated with sustaining a nonprofit. Amy also teaches classes at the University of Richmond in the Institute on Philanthropy.

Tuition:     $85

Catalog:     BUSC 5252          Class #69265

Standards and Accountability for Nonprofit Excellence Part I

Nonprofits must comply with applicable local, state and federal laws.  This course will provide tools and resources to evaluate and improve business practices to bring them in line with commonly accepted accountability standards.  Standardization of practices creates an environment of transparency, accountability and integrity; qualities required to hold the public trust. Guidelines and suggestions will be provided for nonprofits looking to improve their processes.  Standards and Accountability will be offered as a two part series. These classes are independent and part I is not a prerequisite for part II, although participation in both parts is encouraged.  Part I will cover policies and procedures, financial management, fundraising, information technology and human resources. This course is suitable for staff, executive directors and board members.

Date:       April 14 & 15, 2010

Time:       8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking is 8:30 to 9:00; instruction is 9:00 to 3:30

Location:  TCC Norfolk Campus, 5th floor Martin Building, Room 2502 (Click here for map)
Instructor: Naomi Takeuchi, CEO of 1000 Cranes Consulting of Durham, North Carolina provides a wide-range of services to nonprofits and teaches for Duke's Nonprofit  Management program.

Tuition:    $85

Catalog:    BUSC 5065          Class #65728

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The Revised IRS 990      Call 822-1159 or 822-1170 to be added to waiting list                  FILLED

Get a handle on the new IRS 990 form so you will know what these major changes mean for your organization.  In addition, you will learn the 10 commandments of board governance and explore the impact of new required policies ranging from those addressing conflict of interest to whistleblower.  You will leave this course ready to ensure that your organization’s policies are in compliance with the IRS.

Date:        January 26, 2010

Time:        8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking is 8:30 to 9:00; instruction is 9:00 to 3:30

Location:   TCC Norfolk Campus, 5th floor Martin Building, Room 2502 (Click here for map)

Instructors: Gregory Bergethon, Esq. and Derek Holser, Esq. attorneys with the firm Lentz Bergethon in Virginia Beach. 

Tuition:     $60

Catalog:     BUSC 5251         Class #69264

Annual Reports        Call 822-1159 or 822-1170 to be added to waiting list           FILLED

Learn to create an annual report that elevates your organization. You will learn tricks of the trade to make your annual report a must-read publication that highlights your organization's successes. You will learn to work with modest budgets, adapt your publication to the Internet and avoid common mistakes that plague many publications. This course will help you whether you are contemplating your first report or need new ideas for improving your existing report.

Date:        February 23, 2010

Time:        8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking is 8:30 to 9:00; instruction is 9:00 to 3:30

Location:   TCC Norfolk Campus, 5th floor Martin Building, Room 2502 (Click here for map)

Instructor: Sally Kirby Hartman of Norfolk is vice president of communications for The Norfolk Foundation where she oversees all publications, media relations and online communications for the regional community foundation.

Tuition:      $60

Catalog:      BUSC 5176         Class #65738

Making the Major Gift Ask

Nonprofit organizations have a greater need than ever to fundraise and many realize that beginning a major gifts program is crucial to their success. This course will show development professionals how they can begin a program that moves donors and volunteers to the "Big Ask." During the course participants will learn the importance of building relationships, the basic steps for an effective solicitation and the role of the board in cultivating major gifts.

Date:        March 30, 2010

Time:        8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking is 8:30 to 9:00; instruction is 9:00 to 3:30

Location:   TCC Norfolk Campus, 5th floor Martin Building, Room 2502 (Click here for map)

Instructors: Keith Curtis, president, and Wendy McGrady, vice-president of The Curtis Group of Virginia Beach, Virginia have led successful fundraising and development campaigns totaling more than $200 million dollars for over 80 clients in the firm's 20 year history.  

Tuition:     $60

Catalog:     BUSC 5253          Class #69266

Planning and Leading Board Retreats
Are you ready to create a retreat that moves your board to a new level? In this class you will learn to plan the retreat from choosing a theme to scheduling and putting ideas into action. You will learn to get board buy-in to the retreat and evaluate the pros and cons of using a facilitator or doing it yourself. After this session, you will be ready to help your board get away from it all and propel your nonprofit to the future.

Date:        April 27, 2010   

Time:        8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Networking is 8:30 to 9:00; instruction is 9:00 to 3:30

Location:   TCC Norfolk Campus, 5th floor Martin Building, Room 2502 (Click here for map)

Instructor: Jane Stein of Norfolk is president of JPS Consulting. She has been providing consultation and training services to nonprofit organizations for more than twenty years.

Tuition:    $60

Catalog:    BUSC 5160          Class #70437