May 26, 2020 Request for Proposals The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is very pleased to announce the opening of our 2020 Vermont Economic Justice Grant program with an allocation of …
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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 …
Many 501(c)(3) nonprofits elect to reimburse the state for the cost of their employees’ unemployment claims rather than pay state unemployment tax. The CARES Act provides funding to cover half of the costs of these nonprofits’ …
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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
The pandemic has changed how we communicate – but your donors still want to support your important work. In this highly interactive workshop we will show you how to comfortably …
Read MoreYes, You Can Use Zoom to Ask for Major Gifts Now – Interactive Zoom Training
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
We at Common Good Vermont are grateful for the commitment that is shown every day by the dedicated nonprofit staff, volunteers, and board members in our brave little state. As we change …
Read MoreSupport VT Nonprofits May 5th for #GivingTuesdayNow
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 …
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For three years, Common Good Vermont hosted the Vermont Gives Day of Giving. After much consideration, we have decided not to bring back Vermont Gives as a Day of Giving …
USDA’s COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide Lists Federal Programs That Can Help Rural Communities, Organizations and Residents Impacted by COVID-19 WASHINGTON, April 13, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue …
Read MoreUSDA Unveils Tool to Help Rural Communities Address the COVID-19 Pandemic