Category Archives: Learning Center

Is Your Organization’s Online Image In Line With Current Law?

Is “Liking” a candidate on Facebook an endorsement from your 501(c)3 organization? The Media and Democracy Coalition and the Alliance for Justice will host a call on February 16th at 3 p.m. EST to discuss the recently released publication Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age: The Law of Online Lobbying and Election Related Activities. [...]

The Web of the Free: Consent of the Networked

In the midst of a debate over privacy and censorship online, Rebecca MacKinnon’s new book, “Consent of the Networked,” offers insights into how governments, citizens, and corporations should act to maintain  civil liberties in the digital world. The New America Foundation recently hosted a conversation with MacKinnon and Steve Coll about online freedoms. Be sure [...]

Video: Trine Bech on Results Based Accountability

Press play on the screen below for the complete 1/18/2012 recording Trine Bech, Founder and Executive Director of the Vermont Parent Representation Center speaks with Common Good Vermont about the importance of data driven management for nonprofit organizations. Trine is a champion of Results Based Accountability and has extensive experience with the designing and implementing [...]

Toolkit: IdeaEncores of the Week 1/31/2012

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Presented by our partner IdeaEncore, a nonprofit resource center and a community of people who exchange information, provides insightful and easy-to-consume information shared by leaders in the nonprofit sector. Privacy Policies for Non-profits: A Sample and Resources Shared by Notations on Nonprofits (Free) L3Cs: The Hybrid Way to Do Well by Doing Good Shared by [...]

VERMONT LEGISLATIVE TOOLKIT FOR NONPROFITS

Dear Fellow Vermont Nonprofits, This year marks Common Good Vermont’s third annual Vermont Nonprofit Day, a unique opportunity for nonprofit organizations, activists and community leaders from across the state and to unify across sectors and raise awareness about the crucial role we play in supporting communities, strengthening our economy and making Vermont a better place [...]

#BTVSMB Social Media Breakfast & Social Hack on February 3rd

Thanks to Rich Nadworny of Digalicious for organizing this innovative event. Seating is limited! What happens when you mix together key social issues in Vermont, a bunch of smart people, and social & mobile technology? That’s what we’re going to find out at the #BTVSMB Social Media Breakfast & Social Hack on February 3rd. At [...]

Toolkit: IdeaEncores of the Week 2/24/2012

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Presented by our partner IdeaEncore, a nonprofit resource center and a community of people who exchange information, provides insightful and easy-to-consume information shared by leaders in the nonprofit sector. More Money Next Year, Part 1 – Shared by Karen Eber Davis Consulting (Free) FIO Partners Assessment Tool: Climate Survey – Shared by FIO Partners, LLC [...]

Video: UWCC Manages for Results in Chittenden County and Beyond

Press play on the screen below for the complete recording Results-based accountability with the United Way of Chittenden County Monica Weeber (Director of Planning & Organizational Development) and Amy Carmola Hauf (Director of Community Impact & Engagement) of the United Way of Chittenden County discuss how nonprofits can improve their effectiveness with Results Based Accountability [...]

Watch it Now: VCF Annual Meeting Part II

Press play on the screen below for the complete recording Recorded on November 14th, 2011 Part 2 of the Vermont Community Foundation’s annual meeting features an Irene recovery panel discussion with a Q&A session with Panelists : Neale Lunderville, Irene Disaster Recovery Czar, David Coates, Chair, Vermont Long Term Disaster Recovery Group, Chuck Ross, Vermont [...]

Toolkit: IdeaEncores of the Week 1/17/2012

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Presented by our partner IdeaEncore, a nonprofit resource center and a community of people who exchange information, provides insightful, easy-to-consume information shared by leaders in the nonprofit sector. An effective accounting process is the first step to sound financial management in a nonprofit. Implementing good accounting practices can ease the stress of preparing the Form [...]