Nonprofits

Historical Society beats goal with expected $45M raise

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The ongoing capital campaign giving power to the Virginia Historical Society’s extensive renovations is coming to a close, and the organization expects to blow past its original fundraising goal by $7 million by the end of the month.

Dominion pledges $5.5M to theater nonprofit

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The energy giant will soon have its name plastered on a downtown performance arts complex after promising $5.5 million in donations over 15 years to Richmond CenterStage.

Dominion picks veterans program for PGA tour proceeds

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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

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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.

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.