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Capacity Building Resources

In addition to grant funds, ongoing education funds, and set-aside funds, the Foundation works with community partners to provide resources that help nonprofits build their capacity to remain sustainable. To learn more about the programs below, and to be added to an email distribution list to keep you updated on upcoming events, please contact Sister David Ann Niski via email or call 757-886-6025.

Collaboration

The Foundation offers workshops throughout the year as part of a collaborative effort of the Peninsula Nonprofit Partnership. This Partnership includes the Foundation, United Way of the Virginia Peninsula, The Peninsula Community Foundation, and the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. Offerings also include Faith Forums, Legislative Breakfasts, and Executive and Development Director coffees to help nonprofits connect to each other and to community partners.

To learn about our upcoming workshops, and to register, click here.

“It was nice to have the opportunity to share with church leaders how their congregations could get involved in helping nonprofits. It was nice to be able to share with many leaders at one event.“

Catchafire

Over the past 5 years, Catchafire has proven to be an invaluable resource offered by the Foundation to help nonprofits take advantage of a diverse group of professionals who donate a wide variety of services to help them build their capacity.  

In 2024, the Foundation’s partnership with Catchafire enabled our nonprofits to receive a total of 895 hours in services provided by 49 professionals at no charge. This resulted in a total savings to nonprofits of $180,122.

“Through the Foundation, we have had access to the valuable pro bono assistance of volunteers through Catchafire, enabling us to complete projects that we didn’t have the bandwidth or expertise to manage on our own.”