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Common Good Vermont: Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2014-VT Senate Committee on Government Operations Takes Testimony on S.293 02/06/2014

VT Senate Committee on Government Operations Takes Testimony on S.293 – An Act Relating to Results-Based Accountability.

Testifying: Betsy Ann Wrask of VT Legislative Counsel, Scott Johnson of Lamoille Family Center, Holly Morehouse of Vermont Afterschool, Inc., Dolly Flemming of Mercy Connections,  Anne Lezak, Benchmarks for a Better Vermont, Lauren-Glenn Davitian of Common Good Vermont, Susan Zeller of Chief Performance Officer, VT Agency of Administration.

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Common Good Vermont: Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2014-Devotional Reading: Horse Sense Vermont by John Killacky and Vermont Nonprofit Proclamation 02/06/2014

As part of Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2014, the Vermont House's daily Devotional Reading: was presented by John Killacky, Executive Director of Flynn Center for the Performing Arts. Representative Barbara Rachelson (Burlington) presented the Vermont Nonprofit Proclamation, recognizing Vermont's Nonprofit Sector.

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Common Good Vermont: Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2014-Press Conference: Nonprofits Call for Results Driven Policy 02/06/2014

At Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2014, Vermont nonprofit leaders called for the Legislature to support H. 293 - An Act Related to Results Based-Accountability, raised awareness about the economic and social impact of Vermont’s nonprofit sector, called for partnership with state government and the business community, and support edinnovative solutions under consideration by the Legislature.

Panelists: Mark Redmond, Executive Director of Spectrum Youth & Family Services, John Crabbe, Jr., Owner of Vermont Tent Company and Board Chair of Mercy Connections,  Scott Johnson, Executive Director of Lamoille Family Center,  John Killacky, Executive Director of Flynn Center for the Performing Arts,  Julie Davenson, Executive Direcotr of Youth Services of Windham County, Representative Barbara Rachelson, Burlington, |Senator Diane Snelling, Chittenden County and  Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Director of Common Good VT.

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Common Good Vermont: Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2014-Speaking the Language of the Legislature-Panel Discussion 02/06/2014

At Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2014, nonprofits from across the state showed their strength and discussed pressing issues. The day began with a Welcome from House Speaker Shap Smith, followed by a panel of luminaries, providing an overview of legislative issues facing the sector, how nonprofits can effectively communicate their impact, advocate for their issues and discuss the emerging role of Results-Based Accountability in legislative decisions.

Panelists include: Susan Bartlett, Special Projects Director for the VT Agency of Human Services, Paul Cillo, Executive Director of Public Assets Institute,  Chris Curtis, lawyer and advocate for Vermont Legal Aid, Ellen Kahler, Executive Director of Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, Amy Shollenberger, Political Strategist and Principal of Action Circles, and Senator Diane Snelling, Chittenden County.

Moderated by Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Common Good VT.

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Common Good Vermont: Mark Friedman on Results Based Accountability (Not for sale) 02/08/2013

This year Mark Friedman, founder of the Results Based Accountability(TM) framework, addresses a joint meeting of the Vermont House and Senate to offer a framework for guaging policy and public investment: What are we doing? How well are we doing it? Is anyone better off?

Common Good Vermont: Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2013: Using Results to Make Your Case to the Legislature 02/07/2013

At Common Good Vermont’s Vermont Nonprofit Day 2013 panelists with nonprofit and legislative experience shed light on how to make your case to the Vermont Legislature. From new programs to continued support, how do you explain what difference you’ll make and how do you convince Legislators to invest their full faith and credit. In light of our panelists experience and Mark Friedman’s historic visit to advance Results Based Accountability(TM), learn to tie your program outcomes in with improved policy and funding decisions.

Panelists: Todd Bailey/ KSE Partners, Judy Chalmer/ VSA Vermont, Dolly Fleming/ Mercy Connections, Scott Johnson/ Lamoille Family Center and Tara Kelly/ RAFFL. Moderated by Anne Lezak, BBVT.

Common Good Vermont: Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2013: Legislative Campaigns That Work 02/07/2013

This year marks Common Good Vermont’s fourth annual Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day, a unique opportunity for nonprofit organizations, activists and community leaders from across the state to unify across sectors and raise awareness about the crucial role nonprofits play in supporting communities, strengthening our economy and making Vermont a better place to live.

During this panel, Legislative Campaigns that Work, experienced lobbyists from the private and nonprofit sector will highlight this session’s major legislative issues, discuss strategy and tactics that work, and answer your questions.

Panelists include: Jessica Oski (Sirotkin & Necrason), Andy MacLean (MacLean, Meehan & Rice), Jeanne Kennedy (J.B. Kennedy & Associates), and Donna Sutton Fay (Vermont Campaign for Health Care Security Education Fund). Moderated by Lauren-Glenn Davitian, Common Good Vermont.

Common Good Vermont: Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2013: Mark Friedman on Results Based Accountability 02/07/2013

This year marks Common Good Vermont’s fourth annual Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day, a unique opportunity for nonprofit organizations, activists and community leaders from across the state to unify across sectors and raise awareness about the crucial role nonprofits play in supporting communities, strengthening our economy and making Vermont a better place to live.

This year Mark Friedman, founder of the Results Based Accountability(TM) framework, addresses a joint meeting of the Vermont House and Senate to offer a framework for guaging policy and public investment: What are we doing? How well are we doing it? Is anyone better off?

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: Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Day 2012 Part 2: Secrets of Successful Advocacy 02/09/2012

Common Good Vermont hosted the Vermont Nonprofit Legislative Da 2012, including panels on advocacy and successful legislative campaigns. In this afternoon panel, James Haslam/ Vermont Workers Center, Floyd Nease/ Director of VT Association for Mental Health and Jacqueline Majoros/State Ombudsman for VT Legal Aid talk about their legislative lessons. Followed by Q & A with Governor Peter Shumlin on Challenges facing the nonprofit sector. More programs from the day can be found here.

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