Vermont’s longest-running nonprofit leadership training returns this fall
Vermont Business Magazine Are you ready to take your nonprofit career to the next level? Common Good Vermont is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Nonprofit Management Certificate Program, a leading professional development experience tailored for Vermont’s nonprofit leaders, changemakers, and aspiring executives.
Back for its sixth year as an independent, fully virtual program, the NPM Certificate dives deep into the essentials of nonprofit management—equipping participants with the tools, strategies, and connections needed to lead effectively in today’s ever-evolving nonprofit landscape.
This dynamic, cohort-based experience is built for busy nonprofit professionals—whether they are a seasoned executive, emerging leader, or someone stepping into the sector for the first time. The program offers relevant, real-world learning in a flexible and engaging format.
“The Common Good Vermont Nonprofit Management Certificate Program provided an incredible opportunity to network with other Vermont nonprofit leaders, develop a diverse range of critical management skills, and access high-quality resources to improve our organizational practices—from fundraising to HR to creating a more inclusive workplace,” said Samantha Davidson Green, Executive Director at Junction Arts & Media in White River Junction. “It was a deeply enriching experience with lasting benefits.”
Program Highlights:
- Runs October 2025 – January 2026
- In-person kick-off followed by virtual sessions, designed for working professionals
- Bi-weekly live classes, interactive discussions, and self-paced modules
- Led by top Vermont consultants, funders, and nonprofit experts
Key Topics Include:
- Vermont's Nonprofit Ecosystem
- Fundraising & Development
- Board Governance
- Financial Management
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access
- Nonprofit Leadership
- And more.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to waitlisted applicants. Submit your application by August 1st to receive a $200 early bird discount. Financial assistance is available for eligible participants.
Learn more and apply here.
About Common Good Vermont
Common Good Vermont is the only statewide program dedicated to uniting and strengthening all mission-driven organizations in the Green Mountain State. As a merged program of United Way of Northwest Vermont and a member of the National Council of Nonprofits, we are Vermont’s go-to hub for nonprofit resources, training, and connection.
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