Monthly Archives: September 2011

Job Alert: CEDO AmeriCorps Openings

September 27, 2011 – 3:08 pm

Thanks to Beth Truzansky, Coordinator of Community and Neighborhood Services for the Community and Economic Development Office (CEDO) for sharing these job opportunities with Common Good Vermont. The City of Burlington We All Belong AmeriCorps program is currently hiring individuals who are committed to social justice to serve as an AmeriCorps member with the We [...]

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Toolkit: 5 Internal Controls for the Very Small Nonprofit

September 27, 2011 – 12:28 pm

Thanks to Martha Maksym, Executive Director of the United Way of Chittenden County, for sharing this article with Common Good Vermont. Five Internal Controls for the Very Small Nonprofit Published on Blue Avocado (http://blueavocado.org) Segregation of duties, checks & balances . . . difficult to implement in the organization that has perhaps three or fewer [...]

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Toolkit: Prevent Nonprofit Embezzlement

September 27, 2011 – 12:17 pm

Thanks to Martha Maksym, Executive Director of the United Way of Chittenden County, for sharing this article with Common Good Vermont. Nonprofit Embezzlement: More Common and More Preventable Than You Think Board Cafe [1] • November 15, 2008 • “I was on the board of a national social justice organization for three years. The Development [...]

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Job Alert: Milton Community Youth Coalition Seeks Coordinator

September 27, 2011 – 11:58 am

Milton Community Youth Seeks Mentoring/Volunteer Coordinator Do you love spending time with kids? Can you walk into a room and know everyone within a short time? If this is you, you might be what we’re looking for! The Milton Community Youth Coalition is looking for an outgoing, organized, enthusiastic individual to lead our newly formed [...]

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Training: Foundation Center Development Workshop

September 26, 2011 – 2:27 pm

When: Thursday, October 13,  seminar runs from 9am-4p.m. Who Should attend: For nonprofits who are new to foundation fundraising. Who is presenting: The Foundation Center, a leading source of information on philanthropy, fundraising, and grant programs. More Info and RSVP The foundation approach to funding presents distinct challenges and opportunities for nonprofits. This course will [...]

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VT NPO Disaster Assistance SBA Deadlines

September 23, 2011 – 1:34 pm

Dear Friends, We’ve been asked to pass on the important information below from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) about upcoming deadlines for nonprofit organizations to apply for disaster assistance. If you suffered physical damage or economic injury from Tropical Storm Irene, you may be eligible for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency [...]

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Funding Alert: Hands on Network Mini Grants

September 21, 2011 – 1:40 pm

Hands On Network is awarding mini-grants in the areas of animals/animal welfare, the environment, homelessness, hunger and literacy for Make Your Mark Week and Make a Difference Day in October. We like to give grants across the country and have no applicants from the state of Vermont! It is one of five states that we [...]

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Toolkit: Finding Out What Your Stakeholders are Doing Online

September 21, 2011 – 10:42 am

Reposted from the website www.nonprofitcommunity.com, a site that gathers the knowledge of hundreds of published authors and experts in the field of nonprofit management and provide a forum for exploration and discussion of the topics that matter to you most. FAQ of the Week: How do I find out what my stakeholders are doing online? [...]

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Job Alert: Women’s Rape Crisis Center Seeks Youth Advocate

September 21, 2011 – 10:35 am

Women’s Rape Crisis Center Seeks Youth Advocate 32 hours/week; full benefits Youth Advocate provides crisis and on-going support to teens and young adults affected by sexual violence, with special emphasis on working with homeless youth, pregnant/parenting youth, and LGBTQQ youth. Will assist in coordinating services and trainings among multiple community partners. Candidate must have experience [...]

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Job Alert: Wash. Co Mentel Health Services Seeks Community-Based Case Manager

September 21, 2011 – 10:26 am

Pulled from Twitter Feed @SevenDaysJobs . Have something you’d like to share with Vermont’s nonprofit community? Get in touch – Coordinator@CommonGoodVT.org, (802) 862 – 1645 ext. 21 Washington County Mental Health Services Seeks Community – Based Case Manager Seeking a recovery-oriented mental health clinician to provide case management services to persons with serious mental illness. [...]

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