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#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…
It is Not too Early to Start Preparing Your Form 990!!January 22, 2019
For nonprofits that operate on a fiscal year ending December 31st, it is not too early to start thinking about IRS Form 990-whichever version the organization needs to file. For a quick refresher on the key details on Form 990-N and 990-EZ, click…
Is There a Time Limit for Distributing Funds Raised for a Specific Cause?November 06, 2018
Several times each year our 501(c)(3) organization raises funds for a specific cause (or other charity) through a special event or a raffle. Once the event takes place, how long do we have to submit the funds to the designated charity?
There…
Perkins Law Signs on as Sponsor of Jazz Nativity to Benefit Feed My Starving ChildrenSeptember 25, 2018
Richmond small business law firm Perkins Law, PLLC is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 2018 Jazz Nativity hosted by Gayton Baptist Church. The show brought together more than 2,500 people in 2017 and is expected to have record attendance…
Community Service a Great Part of Small Business OwnershipMay 15, 2018
Having the flexibility and freedom of contributing your time, talent, and resources to charitable causes you find worthwhile is one of the best things about owning your own business. Over the course of the past month, I have had a great time…
Perkins to Headline Center for Nonprofit Excellence on May 18April 18, 2018
Richmond small business and nonprofit attorney Eric Perkins will be presenting “Great Beginnings and Graceful Endings–Tips for Navigating the Employee Hiring and Termination Process” at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in Charlottesville,…
Free Download on Organizational Basics for Virginia NonprofitsApril 10, 2018
There are many misconceptions about forming a Virginia nonprofit organization: (i) it is a quick process, (ii) nonprofit fundraising is easy, (iii) one or two people can handle everything, and (iv) founders can profit from the growth and success…
Perkins to Headline Center for Nonprofit Excellence Workshop on November 29November 02, 2017
Richmond small business and nonprofit attorney Eric Perkins will be presenting “Great Beginnings and Graceful Endings--Tips for Navigating the Employee Hiring and Termination Process” at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in Charlottesville,…
Perkins Law Signs on as Sponsor of Short Pump Rotary Golf Tournament to Benefit FeedMoreAugust 27, 2017
Richmond small business, franchising, and nonprofit law firm Perkins Law, PLLC is excited to announce it has signed on as a sponsor of the 2nd Annual Short Pump Rotary Golf Tournament, scheduled for October 4, 2017 at The Hollows Golf Club.…