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Generations Conference, Richmond, September 8
Do Business Better - VAFRE Workshop, Richmond, September 14
Social Media You Can Use, North Carolina, September 29
NASCO Conference, Silver Spring, MD, October 4
Stay Informed about the issues before the Virginia General Assembly.
Tidewater RC&D
Southeast RCAP
Patricia Morris
Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley
Michael J Cushnie
Mission of Hope International
Synod of the Mid Atlantic
Mea'Alofa Autism Support Center
National Association of Social Workers Virginia
CRDF
The Virginia College Fund
National Alliance on Mental Illness Virginia
Mitchell, Wiggins & Company LLP
Winnie Perila Canup
Piedmont Arts Association
Virginia Solidarity Association
Martha Cotter
Gary S Levine
Hospice of the Rapidan
Intellegere Foundation, Inc.
Trina Willard
American Learnership Forum
Virginia Coalition to End Homelessness
Bristol Organizations
Announcing VANNO's Executive Transition
(August 26, 2010) -- The Board of Directors of the Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations announces that, after three years of service as VANNO's first Executive Director, Deborah Barfield Williamson is resigning to become Executive Director of the Southside Health Education Foundation. "We are grateful for Deborah's outstanding leadership of VANNO and sorry to lose her energy and expertise," says J. William Gray, Chair of the VANNO Board of Directors, "However, the Board remains committed to building nonprofit capacity and advocating for the sector." Read the full release here.
New Report: The Effect of the Economy on the Nonprofit Sector
More than 7,000 people responded to Guidestar’s June 2010 economic survey, which measured the impact of these difficult economic times on the nonprofit sector. Among respondents, nearly half were CEOs, executive directors, or presidents – our leaders in the nonprofit industry. The results are compelling. Click here to download the free report.
Is Your Nonprofit About to Lose its Tax-Exampt Status?
Check THE LIST and File Online Today!
The IRS has extended the deadline for nonprofits to file their Form 990 to October 15. Make sure you don't loose your tax exempt status!
We hope not. The Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics has developed a simple tool to find out if you need to file. Here’s how in 3 easy steps:
(2) Select the name of your state and then enter your nonprofit’s name. If there is an alert “FILE NOW” by your nonprofit’s name,
(3) File a 990 or your nonprofit’s tax-exempt status will be revoked
Write to info@vanno.org if you need help.
Landmark Bill Introduced
On June 16, 2010 VANNO and the National Council of Nonprofits joined Congresswoman Betty McCollum at the introduction of the The Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act (H.R. 5533). The measure would strengthen America’s communities by making the federal government a more productive partner with nonprofit organizations by establishing 1) better communication with the federal government, 2) better coordination within government, and 3) enhanced data collection. Read more here.
Maximize Your Employee Recruitment
Hiring again? Looking to run a statewide search for the best employees? Post your job, or search resumes, on VANNO's Career Center! VANNO members receive a discount, so post today!
Looking for Affordable Group Health Insurance? VANNO Can Help!
Open enrollment and information sessions across the state to learn more about the various plans VANNO is able to provide and the enrollment process. Dave Dixon, VANNO's broker, will explain the plans and answer questions.
You do not have to be a VANNO member to attend. There is no registration fee. Please RSVP at info@vanno.org.
Small Employer Health Care Credit
The small employer credit for providing health insurance is now in effect, so qualifying smaller nonprofit organizations will start seeing savings when they file their next payroll tax statements with the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS has provided tax tips, guides, and answers to frequently asked questions on its website, and both the IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor will be issuing additional guidance in the future.
VANNO Receives TCF Grant
Vanno is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia to support VANNO's general operating expenses. More information on Spring 2010 awards can be found here.
Building Blocks for Nonprofit Board Members
This 2-3 hour workshop is a new tool for recruiting and preparing individuals to serve as effective nonprofit board members. Piloted in Sperryville, Roanoke, on the Eastern Shore and in Richmond, VANNO is now ready to bring this training to YOUR community! More information
Resources to Assist with Navigating the Stimulus and Coping with the Economic Downturn
VANNO has assembled information on how your nonprofit can manage the economic downturn and navigate opportunitiees offered by the national Economic Stimulus. Click here for more information.