Summer 2018 Newsletter
A New Model for Giving
In a new blog post, Foundation President & CEO Dan Smith shares a detailed look at our discretionary grantmaking, what it means, and how it works.


photo: Sabin Gratz
Annual Meeting - September 13
We're hosting our Annual Meeting & Celebration at Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven, Vermont. The program includes a tribute in memory of Founding President Dave Rahr and guest speaker Richard Reeves.

ReSET VT
The J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation, one of our supporting organizations, is changing lives and helping us close the opportunity gap in Vermont by giving prisoners a shot at a new start. This prison-to-career initiative is a Community College of Vermont program and aims to support the Department of Corrections in its efforts to reduce Vermont prisoners’ recidivism rate.

Looking for a fun and educational summer project for your kids?
Help them complete Vermont’s Good Citizen Challenge! The self-guided Challenge encourages young Vermonters to explore historic sites, engage in conversations with neighbors and elected officials, develop media literacy skills, and learn about the rights and duties of U.S. citizenship.

Upcoming Events / News to Note
Charitable Gift Annuity Rate Increase
The American Council on Gift Annuities just released its new recommended gift annuity rates, effective July 1, 2018. Read more here.

2018 Grant Rounds
For more information about our 2018 discretionary grantmaking, please read the Opportunity Gap Grant Programs information on this page .

Upcoming Deadlines
Vermont's Nonprofit Summer Camp
Thursday, July 19, Randolph, VT


Certificate in Nonprofit Management
September 14 - November 16, St. Albans and St. Johnsbury, VT