Greater Good

Vermont’s vibrant spirit thrives on a network of over 7,000 nonprofits; some 1,500 of them in the Killington-Rutland region alone. Considering that number, it’s not surprising that some of these organizations prompt the question: “Why does that nonprofit exist?” Yet, the ones that tackle tough issues and enrich lives spark admiring comments, like “Imagine how…

  Killington-Rutland community members seeking to explore the roles, responsibilities and rewards of nonprofit board membership are invited to participate in the 2023 Board Development Leadership Program. The program comprises five free 90-minute workshops, held on consecutive Wednesdays Sept. 27 through Oct. 25. Over the course of the weekly sessions, which will be held from…

  Autumn is the busiest season for nonprofit fundraising, during which many nonprofits are preparing year-end reports, planning fundraising events, and crafting impact-focused requests for donations. The majority of these activities are the responsibility of the nonprofits’ fundraisers. Whether they are salaried staff, paid consultants, or volunteers, many of these fundraisers are women, persons of…

  The spirited performance troupe known as Barn Opera is inviting the Killington-Rutland community to a unique meet-and-greet plus a concert, being held on May 3, from 6-7 p.m., at The Hub CoWorks, 67 Merchants Row in Rutland. Most area residents refer to that location as The Opera House, and next week, Barn Opera’s performers…

By Liz DiMarco Weinmann  Over the past three years Vermont has thrived as a national example of doing the right things for our most vulnerable populations, and it’s our state’s nonprofits that deserve much of the credit.  Combating such perils as food insecurity, inadequate shelter, domestic violence, and other threats many Vermonters experience on a…