Nonprofit

Gender matters in charitable giving - as women, we contribute our financial resources and time differently than men. We play a significant role in improving our communities and focusing energy on our most pressing societal problems. So, how are we, as women, making decisions about how, where and when to give? How do we see ourselves as "philanthropists" or "fundraisers"? Our panelists will share their insights, expertise, and journeys in the world of philanthropic giving, and inspire us to harness our power in new ways.

Panelists: 

• Meg Smith, Director of the Vermont Women's Fund
• Yael Friedman, Senior Development Officer for the University of Vermont Medical Center’s Foundation
• Shireen Hart, Co-Founder of LIFT Giving Circle and Shareholder/Director Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer PC

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

Giving Tuesday is a worldwide celebration of philanthropy that takes place each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Guests from Age Well, Steps to End Domestic Violence, 1% for the Planet, and the Children's Literacy Foundation join Common Good Vermont's Barrie Silver in kicking off Giving Tuesday 2017.

Learn more and find a list of participating nonprofits at www.commongoodvt.org.

Staying focused is key to productivity, but focus is hard when you feel overwhelmed. As a Productivity Trainer, Porter Knight offers tangible strategies to achieving inner balance so you can get more done with less stress. We’ll explore the nature of balance, the role of intention, and how the neuroscience of choice impacts our experience.

Porter Knight is a dynamic and popular presenter, life-changing consultant, and author of two books: Organized to Last: 5 Simple Steps to Staying Organized and Get Paid to Win Clients: Public Speaking as a Marketing Tool. A nationally-recognized industry leader, she was one of the first in the nation to achieve the credential of Certified Professional Organizer®, and developed the industry’s flagship education courses, “Introduction to Professional Organizing” and “Starting an Organizing Business.”