A Keynote and Panel Discussion with Richard ReevesOn April 4 & 5, 2024 Richard Reeves, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and President of the American Institute...
Watch the video "Leave No Talent on the Table: Solving for the Gender Gap in Education" »
Women outnumber men on most campuses in Vermont and in the nation, and not by just a little bit. At the University of Vermont, only 33 percent of this fall's first-year class is male, one of the lowest proportions in the school's history. Vermont philanthropy can help change this picture and at the same time continue to support the impressive gains made by female students.
Read the brief "Stuck on the Sidelines: How philanthropy can reduce the college gender gap" »
People over 60 are Vermont’s fastest growing demographic—a trend that brings both challenges and opportunities. Charitable giving can help older adults maintain independence, share their experience...
Read the brief "Living Long and Living Well: Support for Older Vermonters" »
Vermont has an impressive record on land conservation but there is more work to be done to address climate change, improve water quality, and protect the...
Read the brief "Vermont Land Conservation: Getting it right" »
Vermont can do much more to meet climate action goals, create walkable communities, and reduce reliance on gas-hogging trucks and cars. The good news is that...
Vermont LGBTQ+ residents and nonprofit organizations need charitable support more than ever as backlash and division at the national and state level threaten equal rights. Now...
Read the brief "Equality for All: How charitable giving can support LGBTQ+ Vermonters" »
One promising strategy to help Vermont residents recover from addiction and cope with mental health challenges is known as peer coaching. This approach brings trained coaches...