Training & Events

Common Good Vermont’s Events for Vermont Nonprofits page is a resource for Vermont nonprofits and mission-driven organizations.

To submit an event to be considered for our event calendar, email event details to [email protected] with the subject “To Post: Nonprofit Event”. We will post free trainings and educational events designed for a broad nonprofit audience. Conferences will be considered on a case by case basis. We do not post fundraising events. If you wish to submit a paid training or event, please email [email protected] to learn about our promotional packages.

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  • Common Good Events: Events hosted by Common Good Vermont and open to all. Common Good Vermont members get 10% off ticket prices.
  • Member Events: Events for Common Good Vermont members.
  • Partner Events: Events hosted by others in partnership with Common Good Vermont. Most partner events are discounted for Common Good Vermont members.
  • Nonprofit Events: Events hosted by others relevant to Vermont’s nonprofit community.

COMMON GOOD EVENTS

Date/Time Event Location
October 8, 2026 - January 21, 2027
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
2026-2027 Nonprofit Management Certificate Program
November 17, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Seeing Around Corners: Financial Forecasting for Nonprofit Leaders
December 9, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Introduction to Nonprofit Advocacy
December 10, 2026
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Transformation 2035 Action Summit - Southern Vermont Region Manchester Community Library Manchester Center VT
January 14, 2027 - June 17, 2027
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
2027 Fundraising & Development Certificate Program
February 2, 2027 - March 2, 2027
The High-Impact Board Learning Series: Leadership and Governance for Organizational Success
February 2, 2027
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
High-Impact Board Series: Free Panel - What Do Nonprofit Boards Need to Look Like to Be Productive Now and in the Future?
February 4, 2027
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Transformation 2035 Action Summit - Central Vermont Region Vermont State House Montpelier VT
February 9, 2027
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
High-Impact Board Series: Who's Responsible for What? Governance Roles, Responsibilities, and Decision-Making
February 16, 2027
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
High-Impact Board Series: Financial Stewardship and Organizational Sustainability
February 23, 2027
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
High-Impact Board Series: Advancing the Mission: Strategy, Fundraising, and Community Leadership
March 2, 2027
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
High-Impact Board Series: Building a High-Performing Board for the Future
March 25, 2027
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Transformation 2035 Action Summit - Northern Vermont Region
April 7, 2027
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Transformation 2035 Action Summit - Virtual Statewide Session

MEMBER EVENTS

Date/Time Event Location
November 18, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Member Advocacy Roundtable
November 19, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Member Executive Director/CEO Roundtable
December 9, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Member Finance Roundtable
December 15, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Consultant Member Roundtable
December 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Member Marketing & Communications Roundtable
January 4, 2027
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Member Human Resources Roundtable

PARTNER EVENTS

NONPROFIT EVENTS

Date/Time Event Location
September 17, 2026 - May 20, 2027
11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Free Consult with Kelley Marketing Group
December 4, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
2027 Legislative Preview: Vermont’s Creative Sector Advocacy Priorities
January 14, 2027
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
How to Build a Clear, Fundable Case for Support
February 11, 2027
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
How to Build Simple Systems to Sustain Your Grants Work