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Can a Nonprofit Organization Include Paid Staff as Voting Members of the Board of Directors?
September 30, 2019

Virginia law does not prohibit employees from serving on the board of directors of the nonprofit organization for which they work. But while it may be legal, it is relatively unusual for charities to have paid staff on the board on not considered…

Thinking About Starting a Nonprofit Organization?
July 15, 2019

If you have ever considered starting a nonprofit organization, the process can be intimidating given the complicated terminology, legal, tax, compliance, governance, fundraising, and other issues that need to be addressed throughout the life…

#RVABizLaw Tip of the Day: Can the Organization President do That Without Board Approval?
March 12, 2019

Our nonprofit organization is mired in controversy with a bitterly divided board of directors that argues regularly over a variety of strategic and financial issues.  The latest board dispute relates to access to the organization's operating…

What Can Members of a Nonprofit Organization Do When the Board of Directors Violates the Bylaws?
November 13, 2018

The board of a nonprofit organization presided over a membership meeting and announced that a quorum was present at the members meeting, knowing that no quorum existed, and then let the results of the ensuing vote on a controversial issue stand.…

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…