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Does Your Nonprofit Have a Social Media Policy?
August 10, 2017

The recent controversy involving an Atlee softball team abruptly disqualified from the Little League World Series for an unsportsmanlike Snapchat post should be considered as a call to action for all nonprofit organizations to examine their…

RVA BizLaw Episode 16 – The Perkins Law 5-Finger Philosophy to Nonprofit Board Composition
August 10, 2017

Episode 16 in the RVA BizLaw series is now available and will explain how every member of a nonprofit board fits into one of five categories–each one resembling a different finger on your hand! https://youtu.be/HoxqmMUoSo0

Application Deadline for the Next Lighthouse Labs Accelerator Program is June 30
June 23, 2017

One of the crown jewels of the RVA entrepreneurial ecosystem is Lighthouse Labs, a nonprofit organization that operates a mentor-driven accelerator program for local startups.  The program offers entrepreneurs a blend of mentoring, education…

RVA BizLaw Episode 10 – A Few Things to Consider Before Starting a Nonprofit Organization
June 22, 2017

View the latest episode in the RVA BizLaw series by following the link below! Eric Perkins talks about an ever growing part of the Perkins Law practice--nonprofit organizations! He highlights three things to consider before starting a new nonprofit. Sneak…

Be Careful Not to Convert Your Nonprofit Volunteers into Employees
November 18, 2016

Nonprofit organizations often struggle recruiting and retaining volunteers, and they try valiantly to come up with creative ways to recognize and reward those individuals who generously contribute their time and talent to the organization. …