Tag Archives: capacity building

Benchmarks for a Better Vermont (BBVT) Community Briefing Call 12/6

Common Good Vermont is excited to collaborate on Benchmarks for a Better Vermont and invites you to a community briefing call on December 6th at 1 pm: Important Opportunity for Vermont Nonprofits: Vermont nonprofits are committed to making a difference in their communities. That’s why a group of state level “capacity builders” joined together to [...]

Watch it Now: Benchmarks for a Better Vermont (BBVT) Grant Program

Press Play on the screen below for the complete 12:11 recording Host Lauren Glenn Davitian talks with Kate Jellema of Marlboro College Graduate School, Kate McGowan of the United Way of Addison County and Anne Lezak, Project Coordinator for the Benchmarks for a Better Vermont matching grant from the National Corporation on Community Service (BBVT) [...]

VT NPO Disaster Assistance SBA Deadlines

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 [...]

News: ASSESSMENT OF Upper Valley NPO’s CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS

UPPER VALLEY INDEPENDENT SECTOR ASSESSMENT OF CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS Kate Jellema,  Nonprofit Management Program at Marlboro College Graduate School June 2011 Leaders of the Upper Valley’s independent sector were invited in May 2011 by the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to discuss their capacity building needs and to inform the work of four capacity building organizations [...]

Top Capacity Building Resources of 2010

Thanks to our friends Scott Bechtler-Levin and Flo Green of IdeaEncore Network for sharing the top nonprofit capacity resources shared on their site in 2010. Now is a good time to check them out and start learning and sharing! Top 5 Selling Items:1. Board Member Engagement Pack, Shared by Vantage Point, $6.99 2. Fundraising Plan [...]

Economic Engine: VT Arts Generate $443 Million a Year

Melina Moulton, chief executive officer of Main Street Landing and longtime developer, art patron and supporter of Vermont nonprofits commissioned a study to estimate the financial impact of arts organizations in Vermont.

Vermont Nonprofit Conference 4/14: Measuring, Marketing & Money!

REGISTER TODAY The Vermont Nonprofit Conference is coming up on Thursday, April 14th and we want to be sure that you have a seat at the table. We know that you are very busy–doing more with less and working hard to make a difference in all aspects of our community life. That’s why we are [...]

Podcasts on Nonprofit Issues

Check out these interesting podcasts on key nonprofit issues, presented by 501c3Cast, a show for nonprofit professionals about the nonprofit sector, not-for-profit organization issues, and philanthropy. Programs run through 2009 and include useful topics on Fundraising/Development, Volunteer Management, Social Action, Marketing, Membership, and Professional Development.

Common Good Vermont Spring Training 2010 Calendar

Sign up today for Common Good Vermont’s 2010 Spring Training and connect with the programs you’ve been asking for, presenters you trust and fellow peers in the field! For more information, RSVP below or get in touch with us at coordinator@commongoodvt.org Friday, May 14 at Brandon Town Hall – RSVP Topic: Measure Your Impact (10:30 [...]

Create Effective Partnerships on 5/21: Common Good VT Road Show Heads to NEK

The Common Good Vermont 2010 Road Show is a great opportunity for northern Vermont nonprofits to connect with your colleagues, learn about Common Good Vermont’s resources and gain valuable tools to build partnerships and achieve your mission! RSVP Today Join us on Friday, May 21st from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at UVM Extension Service [...]