Vermont Gives Getting Started Guide
Welcome to VT Gives! Want to make sure your nonprofit is ready to participate in VT Gives Day? This guide will lead you through the steps for registering and getting started. We've also outlined some key dates to make note of leading up to the event!
Are You Eligible? To be eligible to participate in VT Gives, your organization must be: Based in Vermont or have a basis of operations here. IRS recognized nonprofit
Are You Registered? Complete the registration at vermontgives.org by June 2, 2017 Enable donations on your account by adding your ACH transfer information
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Are You Connected? Follow VT Gives on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CommonGoodVT.org Follow VT Gives on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/@CommonGoodVT
Are You Ready? Check out the VT Gives Nonprofit Toolkit for tips, templates, and resources. Register for free training sessions or view the recordings online. Utilize the resources and tips emailed by the VT Gives team. _______
Questions about VT Gives? VT Gives is an event hosted by Common Good Vermont in partnership with nonprofits across Vermont and supported by corporation, media and foundation partners. For more information, please the FAQ page or contact us at [email protected].
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Key Dates FEB 27
MAR 29
APR 13
Getting Ready for VT Gives Training Session
Storytelling & Marketing Training Session
The Power of P2P Fundraising Training Session
MAY 10
JUN 1
TBD
Top 10 Tips Before NH Gives Training Session
Last day to set up ACH Transfers for VT Gives
When you can begin to accept donations for VT Gives!
JUNE 7
JUNE 8
TBD
VT Gives Day begins at 6pm!
VT Gives Day ends at 6pm!
Last day to accept donations for VT Gives!
JUNE 28
24-48hrs
Post VT Gives Engagement Training Session
Funds deposited into your bank account
After a Donation is Made
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Are You Eligible? To be eligible to participate in VT Gives, your organization must be: Based in Vermont or have a basis of operations here. IRS recognized nonprofit
Are You Registered? Complete the registration at vermontgives.org by June 2, 2017 Enable donations on your account by adding your ACH transfer information
Getting Started Guide | 2
Are You Connected? Follow VT Gives on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CommonGoodVT.org Follow VT Gives on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/@CommonGoodVT
Are You Ready? Check out the VT Gives Nonprofit Toolkit for tips, templates, and resources. Register for free training sessions or view the recordings online. Utilize the resources and tips emailed by the VT Gives team. _______
Questions about VT Gives? VT Gives is an event hosted by Common Good Vermont in partnership with nonprofits across Vermont and supported by corporation, media and foundation partners. For more information, please the FAQ page or contact us at [email protected].
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Key Dates FEB 27
MAR 29
APR 13
Getting Ready for VT Gives Training Session
Storytelling & Marketing Training Session
The Power of P2P Fundraising Training Session
MAY 10
JUN 1
TBD
Top 10 Tips Before NH Gives Training Session
Last day to set up ACH Transfers for VT Gives
When you can begin to accept donations for VT Gives!
JUNE 7
JUNE 8
TBD
VT Gives Day begins at 6pm!
VT Gives Day ends at 6pm!
Last day to accept donations for VT Gives!
JUNE 28
24-48hrs
Post VT Gives Engagement Training Session
Funds deposited into your bank account
After a Donation is Made
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