Working the landscape: Roger Allbee
There aren’t many people in Vermont who have accomplished as much and been publicly recognized so little as Roger Allbee.
Connecting and supporting local leaders – with our without an official position – as they build local projects, organizations, and systems that serve their communities and Vermont’s urgent and long-term needs.
Vermont Leadership Programs
Leadership Network Upcoming Workshops Workshop Library Vermont Leadership Programs Being an effective leader is an ongoing process, one punctuated by continual introspection, re‐evaluation, and personal development. Here in Vermont, we are fortunate to have not only a deep roster of dedicated citizens ready to step forward into leadership roles but also an extensive network of…
Action Centers
The Network provides opportunities for small groups of leaders to come together around focused areas of action, building a shared sense of common purpose, learning, support, and success through periodic gatherings, mentor pairings, and online collaboration tools. We currently have 2 networking cohorts that we convene and provide targeted support: The Climate Catalysts Program brings…
Workshop Library
Below are materials from past skills training and community development initiative workshops. Workshops, held in Zoom, included presentations followed by either breakout or open forum discussions. Participants offer helpful tips and links via the "chat" throughout. Legislative Roundup: Opportunities for VT Communities Each year, decisions made under the golden dome of the Statehouse have…
Workshop Materials: Addressing equity and inclusion in your work and community
On Tuesday October 13 the Vermont Community Leadership Network hosted a workshop on addressing equity and inclusion in your work and community that included an opening session, breakout group discussions, and a closing session. Thanks to speakers Xusana Davis, Vermont's Executive Director of Racial Equity, who opened by sharing the Vermont context; Ito Meno, CQ…
VCRD job opening: Community Projects Associate
The application deadline has passed. VCRD is seeking a dedicated, energetic and hardworking Community Projects Associate to provide facilitation, technical assistance, coaching, resource connections, grant drafting, and other support to local leaders who are driving projects forward for community and economic recovery. We’re looking for someone who: demonstrates excellent project development and communication skills is…
Workshop Materials: Improving access to child care, afterschool and summer time care in your community
On Tuesday September 29 the Vermont Community Leadership Network hosted a workshop on improving access to child care, afterschool and summer time care in your community. The agenda included: Aly Richards, Let's Grow Kids Holly Morehouse, VT Afterschool Cheryl Huntley and Jaimie Stewart, Shared Services Model, Counseling Services of Addison County Mandy Chesley-Park, Mount Abraham…
Community leaders get support, from the ground up: VCRD launches a network and a professional development center for grassroots leaders
The launch of the Vermont Community Leadership Network, an online portal that will serve as a place for leaders of all stripes to network, take free workshops, and focus on community projects.
VCRD Launches the Vermont Community Leadership Network and Community Leadership Guide
Nearly 200 Vermonters joined Senator Patrick Leahy and the Vermont Council on Rural Development for an online celebration of local leadership where VCRD announced the launch of the Vermont Community Leadership Network and the publication of the new Community Leadership Guide.
VCRD Announces its Annual Vermont Community Leadership Awards – Ceremony This Thursday
Each year the Vermont Council on Rural Development recognizes leaders who have had a transformative impact on their community with the Vermont Community Leadership Award. This year the award will go to Des Hertz of Burke and Mike Strait of Brighton.