Common Good Vermont is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Vermont Nonprofit Summit, returning November 4, 2025, at the DoubleTree in South Burlington. After a sold-out debut in 2024, this year’s Summit promises to be even more impactful—expanding in scope, deepening in purpose, and rising to meet the moment.
With the powerful theme “Meeting the Moment: Together We Rise,” the 2025 Summit will bring together hundreds of nonprofit professionals, community leaders, advocates, and allies from across Vermont for a full day of inspiration, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategy. Whether you’re a seasoned executive, a new staff member, a board leader, or a passionate volunteer, this is your opportunity to connect with peers, gain fresh insights, and help shape the future of Vermont’s nonprofit sector.
Highlights Include:
- Keynote Speaker: Tom Bodett
A lifelong carpenter and woodworker in addition to his successful 40-year career in publishing and broadcasting (including being a frequent guest on NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!”), Tom Bodett devotes himself to serving the rural communities where he lives. He is co-founder of Hatch Space in Brattleboro, a nonprofit that is a leader in the movement for rural renewal through woodworking. - 20+ Breakout Sessions
Build your own learning journey with sessions like:- Fighting the Fight without Jeopardizing your 501(c)(3) Status: Lobbying for Nonprofits
- When Everything Feels Uncertain: A Framework for Choosing Anyway
- Spotting Financial Risks in Nonprofits: A Guide to Red Flags and Best Practices
- Branding is Not a Bad Word for Nonprofit Organizations
- Prompt-a-thon: Build a Dynamic Library of Reusable AI Prompts
- Lunch Panel: Beyond the Ladder: Rethinking Career Growth
Moderated by Sharon Lifschutz of Lund, this panel explores how nonprofits can support meaningful career paths that define growth beyond titles and upward motion.
“This summit is more than a conference—it’s a call to action,” said Martin Hahn, Director of Common Good Vermont. “Vermont’s nonprofit sector is rising to meet complex challenges with creativity, resilience, and heart. This is our moment to come together, learn from one another, and lead with purpose.”
Early bird registration is available through August 31, with additional savings for members, and space is limited—so don’t wait to secure your spot!