The Commonwealth of Virginia has been barraged by ads for both Creigh Deeds and Bob McDonnell. Both of these men are hoping to become the new governor of Virginia. Both of these men are doing their best, in these final days to explain why they are a better fit for Virginians. However, to the discerning voter, it becomes quite apparent that they have overlooked…oh, about 350,000 voters. Who are these people?
These people are you, the nonprofit workers of Virginia.
FACT: In Virginia, nonprofit businesses employ 350,000 voters and engage hundreds of thousands more through volunteerism. The sector generates $8 billion in wages and $461 million in tax revenue for the commonwealth of Virginia.
Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds, we have a simple question for you, and we, the 350,000 nonprofit voters of Virginia are really hoping you might have an answer for us.
What are you going to do for the nonprofit sector of Virginia?
We offer in return information about every single community that our 44,000 organizations are located. We contribute to thriving communities that supports small businesses, cultural and artistic endeavors, athletic clubs and educational associations, and advocacy and service providing organizations. All of these wonderful attributes are brought to Virginia by nonprofit organizations.
Ask the candidates BEFORE you vote.
We hope that whoever is elected will work to coordinate existing state, county and city nonprofit partnerships, will inspire, incentivize and encourage volunteerism, and will take into consideration that nonprofit organizations are businesses with missions.
Mr. McDonnell and Mr. Deeds, should you have answers to this question, we will post them to this blog. Send them to csieloff@dccentralkitchen.org