Forward Written

07/30/2026

On Monday, I wrapped up my facilitation of two sessions for a training series on program evaluation for nonprofit organizations serving Chittenden County. Over four hours together, we dug into everything from building logic models and writing meaningful outcome measures to using data to make decisions and improve programs. My hope is that participants left seeing evaluation as more than something you do for funders. At its best, it’s a way to learn what’s working, understand what’s not, and make thoughtful changes over time.

Thanks to CommonGoodVT.org for the opportunity to lead the sessions, and to the University of Vermont Community Health Fund for supporting this investment in nonprofit capacity. I appreciate everyone who shared examples from their own organizations, asked great questions, and made the discussions so engaging.

I always leave these trainings with new ideas of my own. Looking forward to seeing how these organizations put what they’ve learned into practice.

Common Good Vermont is the only statewide program dedicated to uniting, strengthening, and advocating for Vermont’s nonprofit sector. Common Good Vermont serves as the “go-to” resource for nonprofits to share resources, gain skills, and build partnerships.

06/30/2026

Vermont nonprofits: We need your voice! 📣

The Vermont Nonprofit Capacity Survey is now open; your input will help shape future nonprofit support across the state.

The survey takes just 5–10 minutes to complete, and your feedback will help identify the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing Vermont's nonprofit sector.

Please take the survey by 7/17 and share it with other nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, and partners in your network.

Survey link: https://hubs.la/Q04lKxhy0

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected, and better-supported nonprofit sector in Vermont.

06/30/2026

I always know it’s the end of the month when I’m hitting “Submit” more than “Save.” 😅

Ended this month by sending off 4 grant proposals requesting $165,000 in funding. Now we wait… 🤞

06/29/2026

This was a fun one to be part of! Congratulations to Central Community House on receiving $59,000 from Battelle to expand STEM engagement for youth. Grateful that Forward Written had the opportunity to support the grant application, and excited to see the impact this will have!

🎉 We’re excited to share that Central Community House has been awarded $59,000 in funding through the latest Central Ohio STEM Grants from Battelle!

Through our STEM Central Future Innovators Initiative, 80 K-5 students and their families will engage with STEM professionals, hands-on learning experiences, field trips, and mentoring opportunities throughout the school year and summer. This investment helps inspire the next generation of innovators right here in Columbus' Near East Side.

Thank you to Battelle for investing in our youth and community! 🚀🔬💡

05/05/2026

Congratulations to Central Community House on this incredible $194,000 award from the National Community Care Corps!

We’re proud to have supported this application! This investment will power a volunteer-driven effort to support older adults across eight senior communities in Columbus—expanding access to transportation, wellness and technology resources, and meaningful social connection. A huge win for seniors and for a more connected, supportive community. 💛

We are proud to share that Central Community House is a 2026 Community Care Corps grantee! https://www.communitycarecorps.org/2026-2027-grantees/

We’re honored to join an amazing group of nonprofits across the country working to strengthen support for older adults, caregivers, and communities. This investment will help us continue building connection, reducing barriers, and supporting seniors as they age at home with dignity.

04/01/2026

It’s been a busy first quarter of 2026!

20 grant proposals submitted ✔️
Over $2.4 MILLION requested ✔️
A whole lot of coffee and carefully chosen words ✔️

Grateful to partner with nonprofits and municipalities doing important, community-centered work—and proud to help bring their ideas to life on paper.

Now we’re celebrating the only way we know how: briefly closing the laptop before opening it again for April proposals 😅.

09/28/2025

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🎉 A heartfelt thank you to the Harry C. Moores Foundation for their generous support of our youth programs!

Thanks to their $13,000 grant, we’re able to continue providing impactful afterschool programming that empowers and uplifts the youth of Central.

Your investment is helping shape brighter futures—thank you for believing in our mission! 💙

07/17/2025

We want to say congratulations to our friends at Hope Grove Recovery. They’ll be receiving their first grant through the Vermont Women’s Fund!

We can’t take credit for this one, but are excited for what it means for the Franklin County community!

We’re proud to be home to the Vermont Women’s Fund, which has a lot to celebrate today! They've just announce their 2025 grants totaling $359,336 going to 39 nonprofits across Vermont!

Each of these grants support programs advancing economic security and opportunity for women+, girls, and gender diverse individuals throughout the state.

As Emily Bush, director of the Vermont Women’s Fund, shared, "through targeted grantmaking, we’re investing in the leadership, wellbeing, and economic security of women and girls across the state. These funds are more than just financial support—they’re a commitment to equity and opportunity for every woman and girl in Vermont to thrive.”

See the full list of grantees and learn more about this important work: vermontcf.org/vwf-2025-grants

07/08/2025

🚨 Successful grant award!🚨 Funding will support Central Community House’s Technology Access Project, which combats social isolation, and helps seniors learn new digital skills!

04/29/2025

Another BIG win! Congrats to our clients, Central Community House who will receive $196,386 to build a robust volunteer program for seniors in the Near East of Columbus, Ohio. Building on a philosophy of neighbors helping neighbors, volunteers will partner with seniors to meet needs related to aging comfortably and safely in-place, including: maintaining and improving housing, meeting basic needs, increasing socialization, and improving health and wellness.

Community Care Corps is pleased to announce the funding of innovative models across the country using volunteers to provide critical nonmedical assistance to family caregivers, enabling older adults and adults with disabilities to continue living independently in their own homes.

This year, Community Care Corps selected 23 organizations serving a mix of urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal communities from 17 states.

Community Care Corps, a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living, is a partnership of three national nonprofit organizations: The Oasis Institute, Caregiver Action Network, and USAging.

For more information on Community Care Corps, visit https://www.communitycarecorps.org/.