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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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Under the Dome: Governor Shumlin's 2014 Budget Address 01/15/2014

Governor Peter Shumlin Budget Address.

The Vermont Movie Premiere 10/03/2013

On September 27, after seven years of production, Upper Valley Arts of Norwich, VT will release Freedom & Unity: The Vermont Movie, the first ever documentary series about the many voices, cultural and political traditions that give the Green Mountain State its egalitarian ideals and bold, iconoclastic spirit. The six-part film, a collaboration of three dozen critically acclaimed Vermont lmmakers and historians, is led by award-winning filmmaker Nora Jacobson. Joining host Lauren-Glenn Davitian in this interview are filmmakers Kate Cone, Emma Mullen and John Douglas.

Freedom & Unity: The Vermont Movie Barnstorming Tour (9/29 to 12/04/2013) features screenings in 11 Vermont counties. For more information: www.thevermontmovie.com

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.

Under the Dome: Governor Shumlin's Budget Address 01/24/2013

Governor Peter Shumlin's Budget Address.

Vermont Confidential : Update from USDA & Agriculture in Vermont 04/24/2012

Host Nick Carter, speaks with Doug O’Brien, Deputy Under Secretary United States Department of Agriculture.

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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!