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Regional Nonprofit  Resources

Organizations and networks that provide information and training on nonprofit management and provide networking opportunities.

blue bulletThe Connect Network

The Connect Network is made up of ConnectRichmond, ConnectSouthside and ConnectRappahannock and is a community knowledge network that targets change at the local level.

blue bullet Nonprofit NoVa

Nonprofit NoVA builds the strength, visibility and influence of nonprofits in Northern Virginia. 

blue bullet Rappahannock Nonprofit Center

The Rappahannock Nonprofit Center is The Link between the citizens and the nonprofit organizations of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, Page, Rappahannock, and Warren Counties.

blue bullet  The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNE)

The Charlottesville based Center for Nonprofit Excellence is a local resource center designed to bring local, regional, and national resources to a single place.  By making these resources more readily available, area nonprofits will save time and money and be able to focus on maximizing their potential.

blue bullet Nonprofit Resource Center of Western Virginia

The Nonprofit Resource Center of Western Virginia in Roanoke provides education, training, and technical assistance in Western Virginia to aide the nonprofit sector.

blue bullet Southside Community Partners

Southside Community Partners serves nonprofits in the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights and Hopewell; the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George, Surry and Sussex; and the portion of the county of Chesterfield lying south of Route 10.

blue bullet Partnership For Nonprofit Excellence

The Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence is the Richmond region’s catalyst for advancing nonprofits by strengthening nonprofits, promoting community engagement, sharing information, and building community knowledge.

blue bullet VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads

VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads works to strengthen nonprofits through training and volunteerism so that as a collective force, we can make our community a better place for everyone. 

blue bullet Bristol Organizations

Bristol Organizations, an "organization made up of organizations," provides service organizations in the area with the best possible avenue for mutual communication and the greatest exposure to the community.

blue bullet Volunteer Centers

A listing of volunteer and resource centers in Virginia, provided by Virginia Service.

National Advocacy Organizations

blue bulletAlliance for Justice

The Alliance for Justice (www.allianceforjustice.org/nonprofit/) provides clear user-friendly information on everything you need to know about nonprofit election-related activities in free, downloadable documents.

blue bullet Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest

The Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (www.clpi.org) promotes, supports, and protects nonprofit advocacy and lobbying through:

  • Participatory workshops about how to launch a lobbying campaign
  • Information packets and lobbying guide
  • Technical assistance by phone and e-mail
  • Messaging and outreach

blue bullet National Council of Nonprofit Organizations
The National Council of Nonprofit Organizations (NCNA) tracks public policy changes on the national level.

blue bullet V3 Campaign
The V3 Campaign works to make sure the voice of the nonprofit sector is heard by decision-makers.  from candidate forums, to directly asking those running for office about the concerns of the nonprofit sector.

blue bulletVoting and Elections:  Free Guide for Nonprofits

The Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network has published a useful guide outlining how charities can get involved in the electoral process without breaking the law.  “Nonprofits, Voting & Elections” lists activities nonprofits can and cannot pursue, describes specific initiatives such as how to create a voter’s guide to candidates, and answers frequently asked questions on this topic.  Available as a free download at www.nonprofitvote.org

Tax and Filing Information


blue bullet The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
A comprehensive section of the IRS website provides news, compliance and filing information for nonprofits.

blue bullet New Form 990
StayExempt.org, a service for nonprofits provided by the IRS, provides tips, free online mini-courses and additional information on the new Form 990.

blue bulletVirginia Office of Consumer Affairs
Learn about the Virginia Solicitation of Contributions Law and register your organization at the Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs, an office of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

blue bulletVirginia Department of Taxation
The Virginia Department of Taxation offers information on regulations and policies for nonprofit organizations.  Sign up for Nonprofit Online a new online tool to track your exempt status or update your organization information.

blue bulletThe Virginia State Corporation Commission
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) clerk’s office provides information and oversight on nonprofit organizations.

VANNO Resources

blue bullet From Principle to Practice:  A Guide to Accountability for Virginia’s Nonprofit Organizations

There are several high quality tools and resources available to assist nonprofits in building capacity and maintaining public accountability. As a starting point, VANNO offers this publication for organizations in Virginia, including a user-friendly checklist for accountability developed by Independent Sector, an assessment tool to identify which pieces you already have in place, and suggested action steps for creating a culture of accountability in your organization. Use this document to help your staff and board members guarantee your organization’s well-being and sustainability.

Download Guide (208kb, PDF)

blue bulletBoard Recruitment Brochure

Provided by VANNO, this brochure can help individuals in your community identify organizations they may wish to serve and help them to focus their interests.

Download Brochure

Where to List and Look for Nonprofit Jobs

Find or post jobs in the nonprofit sector at any of the following resources.

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