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Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2018 - Nonprofit Leaders at Senate Finance Committee Testify on Charitable Tax Policy 03/22/2018

Vermont nonprofit leaders testify on recently passed tax policy (H.911) before the Vermont Senate Finance Committee.

Witnesses include: Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Common Good Vermont; John Killacky, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts; John Sayles, Vermont Food Bank; Jesse Bridges, United Way of Northwestern Vermont; Doreen Kraft, Burlington City Arts; Andy Robinson, Nonprofit Consultant; Rick Blount, Burlington YMCA; Kate McGowan, Center for New Leadership at Marlboro College.

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2018 - Impact of Federal Policy and Budget on Vermont 03/22/2018

Presented by Common Good Vermont, Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations and community leaders to raise awareness about the crucial role the nonprofit sector plays in supporting communities, strengthening our economy, and making Vermont a better place to live.

Nonprofit Legislative Day begins with a welcome from Kate McGowan, Director of the Center for New Leadership, and Morgan Webster, Director of Common Good Vermont.

Speaker of the House Mitzi Johnson provides a brief update on legislative proceedings and policy discussions.

The second panel of the morning begins with a State Legislative Briefing by Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe (D-Chittenden), and a panel on the Impact of Federal Policy and Budget on Vermont where national and state level leaders shed light on the consequences of federal actions and discuss actions your staff and board can take to protect the programs you deliver and the people you serve.

Congressional View: Erica Campbell, Outreach and Policy Staff, Senator Bernie Sanders
Tax Policy: Paul Cillo, Executive Director, Public Assets Institute
Human Services: Jesse Bridges, Executive Director, United Way Northwestern
Vermont Water Quality and Environmental: Lori Fisher, Executive Director, Lake Champlain Committee
Governor’s View: Jason Gibbs, Chief of Staff, Governor Phil Scott
Moderator: Scott Johnson, Lamoille Family Center

Common Good Vermont: Nonprofit Legislative Day 2018 - Advocacy Matters - Vermont Legislative Update 03/22/2018

Presented by Common Good Vermont, Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day is an opportunity for nonprofit organizations and community leaders to raise awareness about the crucial role the nonprofit sector plays in supporting communities, strengthening our economy, and making Vermont a better place to live. Nonprofit Legislative Day begins with a Welcome from Kate McGowan, Director of the Center for New Leadership and Morgan Webster, Director of Common Good Vermont. Speaker of the House Mitzi Johnson provides a brief update on legislative proceedings and policy discussions.

The first panel of the morning, Advocacy Matters: Vermont Legislative Update provides a look at how advocates are working within this year’s legislature to improve the quality of life for all Vermonters within tight financial limitations, the panel includes:

Moderator: Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Common Good Vermont
Equity Matters: Christine Longmore, Constitutional Council for Accountability with Law Enforcement Officials
Labor Issues: David Mickenberg, Senior Strategist, Necrason Group
Energy and the Environment: Robert Dostis, Vice President Stakeholder Relations, Green Mountain Power
Amy Shollenberger, Principal, Action Circles

Common Good Vermont: Worklife Balance - Steps to Organizational Wellness with NFP 02/09/2018

How can nonprofits support a culture of work-life balance? Wellness plans are one key step to supporting a culture of work-life balance. What is a wellness plan? Join us as we speak with NFP about strategies, benefits, and programs nonprofits can implement to support wellness in your organization. One of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms, NFP offers commercial insurance, corporate benefits, and private client resources.

Common Good Vermont: Worklife Balance - The Mindful Path to Workplace Productivity with Porter Knight 01/18/2018

Nonprofit workplaces can be filled with distraction, stress, and overwhelming demands. What can individuals and organizations do to reduce burnout and restore focus, calm, and positivity? Common Good Vermont's Barrie Silver speaks with productivity Trainer Porter Knight about mindful approaches and policy changes to boost attention and performance in the workplace.

Common Good Vermont: Vermont Nonprofits & FLSA Overtime Rules with Kerin Stackpole 07/08/2016

Many Vermont nonprofit staffers will be affected by the new FLSA Overtime Rules, which go into effect on December 1. The updated wage threshold for exempt positions will require many Vermont nonprofit organizations to pay overtime or to expand staffing. Experienced in nonprofit law and equity issues, Burlington Lawyer Kerin Stackpole, joined by host Lauren-Glenn Davitan, briefs viewers on the new labor regulations and answers questions. She talks about the legal requirements and the simple fairness of paying employees for the hours they work.

For more info visit:

http://events.commongoodvt.org/event/save-the-date-vermont-nonprofits-flsa-overtime-rules/

http://livestream.com/cctvfreespeechtv/CGVTFLSARules

Common Good Vermont: Managing Multiple Revenue Streams with QuickBooks 05/13/2016

Wendelyn Duquette, president of QuickStart, and experienced nonprofit financial resource discusses the challenges nonprofits face and how to improve financial practices. This program also previews the upcoming Finance Friday webcast series on March 18th and May 13th, 2016 in partnership with Common Good Vermont.

For more info visit:

https://events.commongoodvt.org/event/finance-fridays-managing-multiple-revenue-streams-with-quickbooks/?instance_id=995

https://livestream.com/cctvfreespeechtv/CGVTFinanceFridays

Common Good Vermont: Financial Basics for Nonprofits with Wendelyn Duquette of QuickStart 02/17/2016

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