After a lengthy search process, the Children’s Museum of Richmond has announced a new president and CEO, who is currently a VP at Dominion.
Nonprofits
Dominion picks veterans program for PGA tour proceeds
A newly announced PGA golf tournament to be hosted at Country Club of Virginia the next four years will be handing over proceeds to a state organization that helps veterans find jobs.
Petersburg museum closed for building overhaul
A 176-year-old museum building dedicated to the Civil War siege of Petersburg is finally getting a $1 million upgrade, and the museum will likely be shut down for more than a year.
‘The Thinker’ poses business boom for VMFA
The VMFA’s newest exhibit of sculptor Auguste Rodin, featuring some of his most famous works, will be unveiled to the public this Saturday.
Home showcase fuels $1M donation to cancer center
An annual event touring eight newly built homes raised enough money to earn the VCU Massey Cancer Center a $1 million donation.
Nonprofit financial firm heads to Norfolk
A bank and nonprofit lender on projects aimed at low- and moderate-income residents has launched a new office in Norfolk to be closer to its work in that part of the state.
Nonprofit’s local branches hammer out merger
The two local affiliates of a national nonprofit organization are planning to combine forces after the smaller of the two lost its executive director.
Black History Museum taps new director
As the museum gets closer to its move into the Leigh Street Armory building in Jackson Ward, a ChildFund alum has taken over the role of director.
Fundraising blitz raises $1.84M
A 36-hour fundraiser benefitting 550 local nonprofits wrapped up last night, falling short of its $2 million goal, but still raking in some big donations and prizes for area charities.
Nonprofit revamps office fundraising pitch
With help from a local marketing firm, the local chapter of United Way is rolling out an updated approach to its annual workplace fundraising campaign.