The Nonprofit Connection Form

For nonprofits interested in introducing themselves to the Vermont Community Foundation and learning more about its resources.

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This is an opportunity to share who you are, what you do, and understand how the Community Foundation can help. We welcome organizations of all sizes and types to complete the form. Community groups or organizations with pending 501C3 nonprofit status are also invited to respond to the questionnaire. The Grants and Community Impact team will review your inquiry and respond within 3-5 business days. We estimate that the form should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete. Your responses may be shared with other departments at the Foundation. Please know that completion of this form does not constitute a grant application nor guarantee grant funding from the Vermont Community Foundation to your organization. If you need assistance completing the nonprofit connection form, please contact grants@vermontcf.org or 802-388-3355 opt. 6.

For inquiries about the online grants management (OGM) system or questions related to a specific competitive grant program, please contact grants@vermontcf.org and a member of the Grants and Community Impact team will be in touch with you soon.

Nonprofit Connection Form

First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Position

Organization Name (if available)

Please provide the name as registered with the VT Secretary of State.

Organization Website (if applicable)

Please provide a link to your organization's website.

Please share the mission of the organization

What work is your organization engaged in (or hope to be engaged in) over the next year & why?

Are you seeking funding for a specific project or program?

Yes

Provide a brief overview of the project/program, including the main activities you will undertake.

Describe the area/audience the project/program will serve.

To the best of your knowledge, describe your project timeline, including the expected start date, how long the project will take, and the expected completion date.

Provide the fundraising goal or funding gap. Indicate if you have received or applied for other sources of funding for the project/program.

Attach a copy of your project budget. You should include both expenses and revenue, including pending and secured support.

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Which areas of the state does the organization serve? Please check all that apply.

Statewide

Addison County

Bennington County

Caledonia County

Chittenden County

Essex County

Franklin County

Grand Isle County

Lamoille County

Orange County

Orleans County

Rutland County

Washington County

Windsor County

Windham County

Unsure

None of the above

Other

If you chose Other above, please provide more details here.

Which of the following populations does your organization serve? Please check all that apply.

Children & Youth

Families

Older Vermonters (65+)

Small, rural communities

Low-income or those living in poverty

Black, Brown, and other People of Color

Indigenous People

LGBTQ+

Women and girls

People with disabilities or special needs

No special populations

Unsure

Other

If you chose Other above, please provide more details here.

Approximately how many people do you serve on a regular basis during the course of a year?

If your service level varies from year to year, you can use an estimate of the number you served in the last year.

Fewer than 100

100-499

500-999

1000-4,999

5,000-9,999

10,000-24,999

25,000-50,000

More than 50,000

Unsure

What is your organization's annual operating budget?

Less than $250,000

$250,000 - $500,000

$500,000 - $1,000,000

$1,000,000 - $5,000,000

Over $5,000,000

Unsure

How many years has your organization existed?

Less than 5 years

5 - 10 years

11 - 20 years

21 - 50 years

More than 50 years

Unsure

How many paid full-time employees or the equivalent does your organization have?

No paid employees

1-2 full-time employees (or equivalent)

3-10 full-time employees (or equivalent)

11-20 full-time employees (or equivalent)

21-30 full-time employees (or equivalent)

31-50 full-time employees (or equivalent)

51-100 full-time employees (or equivalent)

More than 100 full-time employees (or equivalent)

Unsure

What are the demographics of your organization's leadership? Please check all that apply.

BIPOC led organization (Executive or Assistant Director, CEO, etc.)

BIPOC members on the Board of Directors

LGBTQ+ led organization (Executive or Assistant Director, CEO, etc.)

LGBTQ+ members on the Board of Directors

Woman led (Executive or Assistant Director, CEO, etc.)

Members of the Board of Directors are women

People with disabilities lead the organization (Executive or Assistant Director, CEO, etc.)

People with disabilities are members of the Board of Directors

None of the above

Unknown or prefer not to say

Other

If you chose Other above, please provide more details here.

Which of the following strategic focus area(s) aligns best with the work of your organization? Choose all that apply.

Economic Equity

Climate & Environment

Health & Wellbeing

Education & Training

Democracy, Trust, & Community Leadership

Choose from the following subcategories to further define how your work aligns with Economic Equity. Choose all that apply.

Enabling Home Ownership and Housing Creation

Supporting Economic Innovation

Catalyzing Business Ownership and Entrepreneurship

Other

If you chose Other above, please provide more details here.

Choose from the following subcategories to further define how your work aligns with Climate & Environment. Choose all that apply.

Improving Land Use and the Forest Economy

Strengthening Farm Viability and Food Systems

Protecting Climate and Environmental Justice

Promoting Clean and Efficient Energy Use

Other

If you chose Other above, please provide more details here.

Choose from the following subcategories to further define how your work aligns with Health & Wellbeing. Choose all that apply.

Supporting Mental Health and Wellness

Ensuring Health Equity

Helping Youth to Thrive

Caring for Older Vermonters

Fostering Social Connectivity

Other

If you chose Other above, please provide more details here.

Choose from the following subcategories to further define how your work aligns with Education & Training. Choose all that apply.

Addressing College Affordability, Access, and Persistance

Building Pathways to Promising Careers

Strengthening Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Increasing Access to Expanded Learning Opportunities

Other

If you chose Other above, please provide more details here.

Choose from the following subcategories to further define how your work aligns with Democracy, Trust, & Community Leadership. Choose all that apply.

Engaging Vermonters in Decision Making and Democracy

Building Trust and Connection

Supporting Strong, Skilled Community Leaders

Exploring Innovations in Democracy

Other

If you chose Other above, please provide more details here.

What status best describes your organization?

In order to receive a grant from the Community Foundation, organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or be a public agency, municipality, or faith-based organization in the state of Vermont. Nonprofit organizations or community groups who do not have 501(c)(3) status may apply for grant awards if another tax-exempt organization acts as a fiscal sponsor.

Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Municipal entity (i.e., town, public school, or other municipal department or agency)

Place of worship or religious group

Other

What is your organization's EIN?

If not a registered 501c3, who is the fiscal sponsor for the organization?

Have you spoken with a staff member at the VCF about your organization or project?

Yes

If yes, who?

Share anything else you'd like the Vermont Community Foundation to know.  If you have a link to additional materials you would like to share, please do so here.

Thank you for sharing information about your organization and/or project. Please know that completion of this form does not constitute a grant application nor guarantee grant funding from VCF to your organization.

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