Legislative Update: 2/24/23
Things at the State House are picking up as we approach the March 17 “crossover” deadline, when bills need to be voted out of their chamber of origin in order …
Advocacy
Legislative Update: 2/3/23
The legislative session is in full swing and Common Good VT has been busy advocating for the sector. Read on for updates and ways to weigh in and get involved: …
National Council of Nonprofits: Setting the Table for Government Grant & Contract Reforms
The nonprofit workforce shortages crisis is one of the, if not the, greatest challenges the charitable nonprofit sector faces today. Government policies and practices affecting nonprofit grants and contracts exacerbate that crisis; nonprofit …
Legislative Update: Kicking Off the 2023-24 Biennium
State lawmakers have returned to Montpelier to convene, in-person, for the 2023 Legislative Session that kicked off last week. Read on to find out what’s in store this session and …
Common Good VT Announces 2023 Policy Agenda
More than 6,300 Vermont nonprofits provide services, good jobs, and civic engagement that make our communities stronger. Employing 1 in 7 Vermont workers and contributing over $5.7 billion per year …
Summary Nonprofit Report on Government Grants and Contracting
Hearing more frequent and urgent concerns from nonprofits surrounding government grants and contracts, at the request of these nonprofits, Common Good Vermont agreed to launch a Government Grants and Contracting …
Webinar Recording! Federal Mid-Term Elections: Impact on Charitable Nonprofits
From National Council of Nonprofits: Nonprofits from across the U.S. came together on November 14th to discuss the impact of the federal elections on nonprofits, their missions, and our communities. …
Public Comment Period Extended: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Proposed Rule
From the US Dept. of Labor, Wage & Hour Division: Notice of Proposed Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, RIN 1235-AA43 On October 13, …
Take the Next Step in Encouraging Civic Engagement: Offer Paid Time Off for Staff to Vote and Serve as Poll Workers
Thank you to the National Council of Nonprofits for sharing this message on National Voter Registration Day: Today is the tenth annual National Voter Registration Day! We hope many of …
Help Advance Equity in the Nonprofit Sector by Sharing Your Experiences in the Race to Lead Survey
Thank you to the National Council of Nonprofits for this information on the Race to Lead survey: People in our sector, including advocates, need to hear your experiences so we all …