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UPDATE: REBUILD! VA GRANT FUND EXPANDED
November 16, 2020

The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses and nonprofits whose normal operations were disrupted by COVID-19, including restaurants, brick and mortar retail, exercise and fitness facilities, personal care and personal grooming…

November Nonprofit Spotlight
November 02, 2020

September Nonprofit Spotlight
September 01, 2020

#RVABizLaw Episode 20 – Do Nonprofit Organizations in Virginia Need to Apply for Local Business Licenses?
July 09, 2020

Does Your Nonprofit Have a Social Media Policy?
June 30, 2020

In honor of #NationalSocialMediaDay (June 30, 2020): It is safe to say we now live in the era of social media networking. If your nonprofit organization has not yet jumped on the bandwagon and started to take advantage of the many opportunities…

COVID-19 Alert for Nonprofits
April 16, 2020

Question: If a Virginia nonprofit organization suspends its operations for a few months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is it required to notify the IRS? Answer: No. The IRS has no special reporting requirements for organizations that…

COVID-19 Alert: Can Nonprofits Offer Aid to For-Profit Businesses?
April 09, 2020

The short answer is “YES”, a nonprofit organization is allowed to provide financial aid and other assistance (e.g., meals, PPE) to groups and organizations that are NOT 501(c)(3) exempt organizations so long as the assistance is provided…

Force Majeure Discussion
March 10, 2020

A significant portion of the world is in the midst of a COVID-19 health crisis. While public safety and health are rightfully the top priorities, there are many questions swirling around the impact this public health crisis will have on the…

Be Careful Not to Convert Your Nonprofit Volunteers into Employees
January 14, 2020

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. …