Source: SSIR The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for nonprofits’ services while damaging their finances and staffs. What can history tell us about surviving this crisis, and how can …
Read MoreThe Current and Potential Impact of COVID-19 on Nonprofits
The Local Support and Community Action Team of the Governor’s Economic Recovery Task Force will launch a series of virtual COVID-19 Recovery Visits to be held in each county across …
Read MoreLocal Support and Community Action Team Launches County Recovery Forums
On Friday, June 19, 2020, Governor Scott signed into law Act 115, “An act relating to creating emergency economic recovery grants.” Act 115 (formerly S.350) includes $70 million for Emergency Economic Recovery …
Dear Vermont Nonprofits, It is time to tell congress to include urgent nonprofit policy priorities in COVID-19 legislation. Congress is expected to pass its last piece of COVID-19 legislation this …
Read MoreACTION ALERT: Include Urgent Nonprofit Policy Priorities in COVID-19 Legislation
Thank you to Tim Delaney of the National Council of Nonprofits for sharing: Key elements of our nation’s social contract – equality, justice, and even truth – have been stained …
The House acted last week on COVID-19 legislation to address immediate needs and stimulate the economy. While no one expects the Senate to accept the bill as written due to …
Read MoreTake Action to Call on Senators to Act Now on Relief for Nonprofits
Vermont needs your help prioritizing high impact ideas and actions for COVID-19 recovery. The Economic Mitigation & Recovery Task Force, established by Governor Scott, is charged with providing technical assistance and …
Read MoreAction Alert: Economic Mitigation & Recovery Task Force Outreach Survey
MEMO FROM: Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community DevelopmentTO: Vermont Businesses and EmployersDATE: April 24, 2020 || Modifications and new sections are in red.RE: Update on New Work Safe Additions to the …
Read MoreUpdate on New Work Safe Additions to the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order
Governor Phil Scott has issued a “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order. Effective March 25, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all businesses and not-for-profit entities not expressly exempted in the order must …
Read MoreVermont Nonprofits & the Stay Home Stay Safe Executive Order
Today, the Vermont Community Foundation announced nearly $500,000 in grants and mission investments to support Vermont communities responding to the spread of COVID-19 in Vermont. The first $380,000 in grants …
Read MoreVermont Community Foundation Announces Key VT COVID-19 Response Fund Developments