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Common Good Vermont: Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2012 Interviews and Testimonies 02/09/2012

Participant interviews, testimonies and Peter Gilbert's devotional on behalf of the nonprofit sector from the 3rd Annual Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day held in the State House on February 9th, 2012.

Over 100 nonprofit staff, board members, funders, volunteers, students, legislators and professional advocates made a strong showing in the “People’s House” with our presence, testimony in House and Senate Committees and devotional on the floor of the House. Read the Full Report & Additional Video

Common Good Vermont: Jen McGowan CGVT Testimonial 06/01/2011

Jen McGowan CGVT Testimonial

Channel 17 Testimonials: Brian Pine CCTV Testimonial 06/01/2011

Brian Pine Testimonial

Common Good Vermont: Annie Bourdon CGVT Testimonial 06/01/2011

Annie Bourdon Car Share Testimonial

Common Good Vermont: Joanna Cummings CGVT Testimonial 06/01/2011

Joanna Cummings Testimonial

NPO Maven: The Art of the Ask 12/16/2010

Almost anything you read about fundraising emphasizes one key point: You have to ask for money. It is unlikely that donors will simply give unless they have a personal reason and seek you out. There is an "art to asking". It starts with the firm belief in your cause, the careful cultivation of your donors and preparation of your case for support.

Michael Luck, a seasoned professional leader in the field of Institutional Advancement with more than 35 years’ experience speaks to nonprofit organizers on fundraising. His career spans healthcare, education and dozens of consulting assignments for non profit organizations. He is currently advising Burlington College as they move ahead with a major expansion.

Common Good Vermont: How to Attract and Keep Your Volunteers 06/14/2010

Attract & Keep Your Volunteers: Vermont non-profits rely heavily on volunteers but most organizations can do a better job of managing them. Why is this? And what lessons to local nonprofit organizations have for attracting and engaging volunteers of all ages. Join us for a lively discussion with practical tools to develop a volunteer plan, recruiting new talent and keeping folks involved with your work in traditional and new ways.

Panelists: Ethan Dezotelle, Rural Partnerships, Chrissie Briong/ Hour Power, Richard Skurdall/ Enosburg Falls High School/ Community Based Learning Program.

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CCTV Receives NEH Grant to Support Community Archives

CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is pleased to announce receipt of a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Humanities Collections and Reference Resources grant alongside 32 peer archival institutions across the country. This $49,927 grant award will support efforts to preserve and expand access to audio/visual community history materials in the CCTV Archives. Read more about this opportunity here!