April 29, 2009

The NoonmarkReader

A Front Porch for NonprofitsApril 29, 2009 - Vol 4, Issue 9

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JOB POSTINGS!!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

TRANSITIONS, LETTERS, NEWSAND TIPS

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Associate Director

Exciting opportunity to join our nationallyrecognized Community Economic Development

Program, which helps low and moderate income Vermonters start andgrow businesses and build assets in our rural economy. Thesuccessful candidate will have demonstrated significant experiencesupervising and managing employees and creating a productive workenvironment; demonstrated leadership and communication skills;considerable experience managing budgets; excellent writing skillsand a proven track record writing grants and reporting to fundingsources; experience in evaluating projects or demonstratedknowledge of evaluation research; experience using computers tomanipulate data and produce reports; excellent organizational skills;commitment to business development and asset development as astrategy for moving people out of poverty; and a demonstratedsensitivity to the challenges faced by low-income people. Applicantsshould have a BA or better in business, management, communityeconomic development, or a related area. The position is based inBerlin and is a salaried full-time management position with agenerous benefit package. Respond with letter and resume. Positionis available until filled.

Central Vermont Community ActionHuman Resources195 US RT 302-BerlinBarre, VT [email protected] Opportunity Employer

___________Executive Director

Champlain Senior Center, Inc.Flourishing agency seeks a proven,charismatic and entrepreneurial Director to work with the existingstaff and board of directors in continuing our positive growth. Foralmost 4 decades we have existed to support the independence andwell-being of older adults, enhance their dignity and self respect, andpromote their participation in all aspects of community life. We have awonderful group of people who attend daily and weekly programs and


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are proud to engage ourselves within the multigenerational concept.

Primary responsibilities and desired experience lie in development,fundraising, creative programming and community outreach. Considered applicants will be passionate about seniors and elderrelated issues, gifted communicators, well connected to thecommunity, and have proven development experience. Flexiblepart-time hours.

To apply please send resume and cover letter to Sandy Lewis at:[email protected] Champlain Senior CenterMcClure Multigenerational Center241 North Winooski AvenueBurlington, Vermont 05495802-658-3585www.champlainseniorcenter.org

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Marketing & CommunityRelations Coordinator

The Marketing and Community RelationsCoordinator helps to develop, coordinate andimplement the Vermont Historical Society'smarketing and public relations efforts to

strengthen the Society's visibility within its communities and tosupport its programmatic, development and legislative work. This is ahalf-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities:

Implement marketing and public relations plans;Develop and prepare public relations materials, includingnewsletters, annual reports, development materials, pressreleases, program and event literature, and advertising. Staff the Public Information committee;Assist with managing and updating the website;Serve as an ambassador for the Vermont Historical Society withinits internal and external Society communities;Stay abreast of current legal, trade, professional, financial and


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organizational developments in marketing and philanthropy;Perform other duties as assigned.

The Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator should have apositive, service-oriented attitude, be self-motivated, highly organizedand able to manage multiple priorities.

Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and threeexamples of original graphic design work (no videos please) to:

Jane CampbellDirector of DevelopmentVermont Historical Society60 Washington StreetBarre, VT [email protected]

For a complete job description click here.

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ASSISTANT LIBRARYDIRECTOR sought for aprogressive Vermont public librarywhich positively embracescontinual change. We are seekingan inspirational leader possessingenergy and insight, armed withsolid incremental experience inplanning, administration andsystems to mesh with dedicateddirector and staff. This position holds a good deal of autonomy, isresponsible for some administrative duties, and oversees all adultservices in the digital age. Salary $53,995 with health, dental and lifeinsurance, matching TSA retirement plan, vacation, holidays and sickleave. REQUIRES: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and aminimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. Send cover letter,resume and three professional references to Paula Baker, Director,Rutland Free Library 10 Court Street, Rutland VT 05701. by May 4,2009.

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Development and Planning Director

The Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP) is seeking anexperienced and effective Development & Planning Director tostrengthen and expand our existing programs, while taking VEEP tothe next level of effectiveness and visibility.

The new Development and Planning Director will work with theexisting staff and Advisory Committee to:

Develop strategic plan and annual fundraising plans, inconsultation with other directors.Expand fund-raising, including locating and developing sourcesand grant writing.Develop annual planning.Manage relations and coordinate with main funders includingEVT, DPS and VEIC.Maintain and enhance VEEP's position as the premier statewideenergy education organization. Keep in touch with state-wide,region-wide and national environmental and energy educationorganizations. Provide public relations and promotion of VEEP activities throughthe media.Participate in preparing the annual budget with other Directors

Candidates should have 5+ years of fundraising & strategic planningexperience working in a non-profit organization.

Compensation and ScheduleThis position is funded out of existing and to-be-developed sources. This will initially be filled as a part-time, temporary position, expectedto work ~60-75% of full-time through 2009. Compensation iscommensurate with overall qualifications and fundraising capabilities. Job location is generally Central Vermont, with flexibility, as VEEPoperates as a "virtual office," with no central location. Regular daytravel throughout the state is expected.

Send electronic resume and cover letter to Erika Schramm: [email protected]

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Join VEIC - Be Part of the Energy Solution!

Measurement & Verification Specialist (BusinessEnergy Services)This position manages and develops systems and engineering resources forBusiness Energy Services to ensure the accuracy, efficiency and integrity ofproject metering, and participates in other activities to ensure the delivery ofhigh quality energy analysis and technical information to market teams, staff,and customers.

Responsibilities: Develop and refine technical resource systems, analysis tools,and methods, including generic and project specific metering protocols, toensure accurate capture of the data necessary to assess and evaluate energyand demand impacts from energy efficiency measures. This position will alsocoordinate all third party metering including facilitation of project informationsharing, coordination between in house staff and the Department of PublicService (DPS) metering contractors, and provide monthly reports to the DPS. The Measurement & Verification Specialist (MV&S) will manage the meteringequipment, including calibration and maintenance, scheduling, purchasing, etc. as well as train Business Energy Services staff in use of the meteringequipment, metering protocols and safe use of the equipment.

Requirements: Bachelors degree in industrial or mechanical engineering orrelated field, with EIT or PE preferred, plus a minimum of five years relatedexperience, preferably including at least two years of direct experience with onsite metering for energy analysis purposes, or a combination of education andexperience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

Please visit www.veic.org to learn more about this position, our exceptional workenvironment and comprehensive benefits package.

Respond with cover letter and resume to:[email protected] mail to: VEIC Recruitment255 South Champlain Street, Suite 7Burlington, VT 05401For more information: www.veic.org

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Join VEIC - Be Part of the Energy Solution!

Project Assistant (Business Energy Services)This position provides general administrative, logistical and customer servicesupport to Business Energy Services' (BES) project managers, managementand staff. Must have experience with scheduling, project coordination and dataentry as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, andas part of a team.

Requirements: High school degree with at least 1 year administrative assistantexperience or a combination of education and experience from whichcomparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

Please visit www.veic.org to learn more about this position, our exceptional workenvironment and comprehensive benefits package.

Respond with cover letter and resume to:[email protected] mail to: VEIC Recruitment255 South Champlain Street, Suite 7Burlington, VT 05401For more information: www.veic.org

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CALENDAR...what's going on?


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...IN BENNINGTON COUNTY

...IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY


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___________The Burlington Clothes Exchange

Date: Thursday May 7th, 2009Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMLocation: Main Street LandingAddress: One Main St., Burlington, VTCost: $5 suggested donation, $10 getsyou a cool tote bagMore Info:

http://www.theclothesexchange.orgTo donate: http://www.vtworksforwomen.org

The Clothes Exchange was bornin 2001, when a group of 15fashion-conscious, community-minded women got together inBurlington, Vermont to swap the clothes they once loved, but rarelyever wore. At that first event, The Clothes Exchange, Inc. founder


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recognized the opportunity to turn the gathering into a force for socialchange. Each year, more women came to swap and more money wasraised. In 2008, 450 women shopped The Burlington ClothesExchange and helped to raise a record $32,000 to help end cervicalcancer. Eight years and 9 events later, the event has raised nearly$90,000 for programs working to improve the lives of women inVermont. The Clothes Exchange has become one of the best attended,successful and fun annual fundraising events in the Burlington,Vermont community. This year, the beneficiary is Vermont Works forWomen .

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Burlington's Marketing Seminar Seriesgeared towards making your business a success in a challengingeconomy. May 6, 13, 20.

Register Online NOW! Or call 802-865-7254. Register for one - ormore - of five different seminars being offered at Burlington'sCourtyard Marriott Hotel. A very affordable opportunity with thepotential of creating lots of revenue. Sponsored by Burlington FreePress, Merchants Bank, Church Street Marketplace.

All seminars will take place at the Courtyard Marriott BurlingtonHarbor Hotel, from 8:00 AM-9:30 AM. Seminars will be available for anominal fee of $10 per person, per seminar, to benefit the ChurchStreet Marketplace Foundation

May 6, 2009 New State and Federal Tax Legislation: What it meansfor your Business with David Grippin

May 13, 2009 Easy and Effective PR for Small Businesses with KenLiatsos and Nicole Ravlin

May 20, 2009 Increased Profitability Through Effective MerchandiseManagement with Barry Goodman

Seminar Host & Introductions, Brad Robertson, Publisher, BurlingtonFree Press.

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Summit on the Future of Vermont


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May 11, 20099am-4:30pmUniversity of Vermont Davis Center

The Vermont Council on RuralDevelopment (VCRD) hosts theSummit on the Future of Vermont.Join key leaders in looking acrossparty lines, past regional differences,and to our common purpose inadvancing our best interests todayand for the next generation ofVermonters.

Cost: $40 advance registrationContact: Margaret McCoy, 802 223-6091 or [email protected]: www.futureofvermont.org

__________Building Strategic Vision & ImplementingIt! Stories of Successful Leadership

May 11, 20097pmUniversity of Vermont Ira Allen Chapel

Dr. Garrett FitzGerald, former Prime Minister of Ireland will join apanel of Vermonters to discuss Building Strategic Vision &Implementing It! Stories of Successful Leadership at this eveningsession during the Summit on the Future of Vermont.

Cost: FreeContact: Margaret McCoy, 802 223-6091 or [email protected]: www.futureofvermont.org

___________Leadership in a Connected Age

Champlain College and the Snelling Center for Government areco-sponsoring a series of workshops across Vermont in May and June


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and a day-long conference in Burlington on June 9 called Leadershipin a Connected Age. International telecom expert and Essex Junctionresident Steve Shepard will facilitate the interactive workshops thatexplore key trends in telecommunications, IT and media industries, aswell as ways to stay relevant and competitive. For more informationand registration information: http://www.snellingcenter.org/connectedage

...IN RUTLAND COUNTY

RCHS is Celebrating 50 Years! The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is celebrating 50 years! To honor our incorporation on April 29, 1959 we will be hosting anopen house and we hope everyone will stop by. Join us on Sunday,May 3 from 1 - 4 pm at RCHS on Stevens Road in Pittsford. Seepictures from our past, visit the animals, talk to old friends and makenew ones. For 50 years people and businesses in Rutland Countyhave supported our efforts and made us successful and we wanteveryone to stop by and join in the celebration. If you've adopted apet from RCHS please bring along a photo for our alumni board! Tellyour friends, family and neighbors and help us celebrate! If you haveany questions please contact RCHS at 483.9171 or visitwww.rchsvt.org. We look forward to seeing you on May 3!

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A Yard Sale to Support the HomelessAnimals! The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is holding a yard sale toraise money for the homeless animals. Join us on Saturday, May 16from 9 AM - 2 PM at the Rutland County Humane Society, 765Stevens Road in Pittsford. Now is the perfect time to start cleaningout those attics, basements and closets! RCHS is happy to acceptdonations for the yard sale. All items must be pre-priced (nothingless than 25 cents) and in working order. No clothing, shoes,textbooks, magazines or computer equipment. Items can be droppedoff at the RCHS business office on Friday, May 15 from 8 AM - 6 PM orSaturday, May 16 from 7:30 AM - 9 AM only. If you've got large


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items, please call the RCHS business office at 483.9171. The shelterwill be open on the 16th from 10 - 5 for visiting with the animals. Join the fun and support the animals! If you have any questionsplease call RCHS at 483.9171 or visit www.rchsvt.org.

...IN WASHINGTON COUNTY

Free Scholarship to theCenter for CartoonStudies SummerWorkshop!

VAAE has been given a one-week scholarship to the Center forCartoon Studies "Create Comics" Summer Workshop for young artists.We're pleased to partner with the CCS to offer a Vermont high schoolstudent this opportunity to study at this renowned institution. Thevalue of the scholarship is $800 and provides a student with five daysof study, breakfasts and lunches at CCS's White River Junctioncampus. It is recommended that applicants be 16 or older.

So how does one apply? Easy.

(1) Every application must be self-created by the student and must beno longer than three pages long.

(2) The application must be a cartoon or art-based answer to thequestion "Why I draw cartoons." Tell us your story in a cartoon. Thereare no limitations on style.

(3) The student must supply the following information: Name,address, age, school, grade, teacher, phone number and emailaddress. This can be incorporated in the application or it can beprovided on a separate page (that will be counted against the threepage limit).

(4) One letter of recommendation, which does NOT count against thethree page limit.


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(5) The deadline is May 15, 2009. Entries may be mailed to VAAE,Post Office Box 33, Waterbury, VT 05676, or emailed in a PDF [email protected]. The winner will be announced on May31, 2009. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to sendme an email or a phone message at (802) 244-1314

THE FINE PRINT: The award winner will receive a one-weekscholarship to the Center for Cartoon Studies "Create Comics"Summer Workshop to be held July 13-17, 2009. CCS will providecontinental breakfasts and lunches to the winner, as well as in-classsupplies and student activities. Dinner and housing will be theresponsibility of the winner. Information about housing, restaurantsand "what to do" in White River Junction appears at the CCS website.

____________Vermont Women's Business CenterEventsMonday, May 4, Networking Luncheon from 11:30-1:30 -

Presentation "Strategic Selling Secrets"; free and open to the public;bring your own lunch and business marketing materials; location:Vermont Women's Business Center, Firehouse at Barre, 8 S. Main St.;more information www.vwbc.org or 479-9813. Wednesday, May 6 Artist's Learning Circle from 9:30-11:30 - Womenin the arts sharing business ideas; free and open to artist's of alltypes; location: Vermont Women's Business Center, Firehouse atBarre, 8 S. Main St.; more information www.vwbc.org or 479-9813.

...IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

Giving Monadnock upcoming classes

Stewardship: Donors for LifePresenter: Anne Peyton, CFRE, CPF, Yellow Brick Road ConsultingDate: May 7, 9:00 am to NoonRegistration: $50; deadline, Friday May 1

Go beyond the question of "What do I talk about at lunch?" todeveloping a culture of stewardship that involves the donor in your


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organization's success. We'll identify how we can strengthen ourrelationships with all of our donors, not just with those who give usthe most money.

2009 Board Governance Conference"Nonprofit Mergers and Alliances: How to Collaborate without LosingYour Identity (or Your Job!)"Presenter: Thomas A. McLaughlin, Director of Consulting Services forthe Boston office of the Nonprofit Finance FundDate: May 14, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Is the economy raising concerns about your organization's ability tosurvive?

Are funders encouraging your organization to collaborate in deliveringquality services?

Is your organization being asked to partner with others whosemissions are similar? Tom McLaughlin believes that of all the changes facing nonprofitorganizations, the one that will have the most power is nonprofitcollaboration. Learn how these collaborations can be successful andbeneficial to the organizations involved.For additional information or to register, visitwww.givingmonadnock.org, call 603-357-7171 or [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Rising Star Chef Food and Wine ShowSaturday August 22nd from 12pm-5pmat Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe! Executive Chef Mark Timms of Topnotch is planning an event that willfeature top chefs from Vermont and around the country who willprovide a variety of food that people can sample. All proceeds will goto the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger. Tickets are only$25 in advance ($30 day of) and will cover food and soda. Cash salesof beer and wine will be available.


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Click here for more information about this event and how to purchasetickets. Phone: 802.865.0255 or email [email protected]

NEWS AND BITS...what's to know?

OMB Watch & Obama at 100 Days

In November 2008, OMB Watch,together with a diverse set oforganizations and individuals,presented Barack Obama andCongress with recommendationson how to improve governmenttransparency, advanceAmericans' right to know, reformthe regulatory process, andensure that federal agencies areworking to advance the public interest. OMB Watch has assessed theObama administration's work on government transparency andregulatory reform at the 100-day mark.

To Download the full text of the following assessments in PDF formatvisit www.ombwatch.orgObama at 100 Days - 21st Century Right-to-Know AgendaObama at 100 Days - Regulatory Reform

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President signs Edward M. Kennedy ServeAmerica Act

On April 21, PresidentObama signed into lawthe Serve America Act(PL 11-013) (HR1388), a milestone forthe national servicemovement and thelargest expansion ofcivilian service since


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the Depression. It willdramatically expandnational andcommunity service

programs and strengthen the infrastructure for volunteerism withinthe nonprofit community. It includes the Nonprofit Capacity BuildingProgram championed by the National Council of Nonprofits andSenators Baucus (MT-D) and Grassley (IA-R). In his signing address,President Obama said: "We need your service, right now, at thismoment in history." Read more. Flicker Photo by Speaker Pelosi

__________Form 990 Filing TipsThe IRS is issuing a series of Form 990 filing tips to help tax-exemptorganizations and tax practitioners as they prepare to file theredesigned 2008 Form 990. Tip #1: a useful checklist of importantfiling considerations.

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Wading through the New Family andMedical Leave Act RegulationsASK RITA IN HR - BY PAMELA FYFE & ELLEN ALDRIDGE - APRIL 14,2009 - EMAIL

New year, new forms to fill out! Though we love that employees canhave some flexibility when serious medical and family issues arise,administering the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can bechallenging. Mercifully, Ask Rita offers some guidance on thetechnicalities of recent changes to the law.

Dear Rita: Just when I thought I had my head wrapped around theintricacies of the leave and health benefit laws, they changed: theFMLA, ADA and COBRA regulations were all revised and rewritten thisyear. Of course, these revisions come at a time when we are in direfinancial straits, facing layoffs, and certainly don't want the added riskof violating FMLA regulations. Can you outline the basic FMLAchanges? - Head is Spinning.

Read Rita's answer in Blue Avocado Magazine

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