The Vermont Community Foundation is proud to announce a new partnership with Seven Days to recognize and support the incredible work of Vermont’s nonprofit community. This year, in celebration of the Seven Daysies award for Best Nonprofit, the Foundation will award a $10,000 grant to the winning organization.

“Nonprofits across Vermont are doing the kind of work that holds communities together — often quietly, always with heart,” said Dan Smith, president & CEO of the Vermont Community Foundation. “What makes this recognition so meaningful is that it comes from Vermonters themselves. The community decides who receives this honor, and we’re proud to stand beside Seven Days in shining a light on the organization that so many people have chosen to lift up. This grant is one way we can help their good work go even further.”

“Kudos to the Vermont Community Foundation for hatching — and funding! — a fun, creative way to draw attention to the good works of Vermont’s nonprofit sector. This $10,000 award will go a long way to help nonprofits trying to make this a better place,” Seven Days publisher Paula Routly said. “The campaign also artfully underscores how local media brings and holds our community together.”

Vermonters: Let’s Vote!

Nominate your favorite nonprofit during the Seven Daysies nomination round, April 9-28 at sevendaysvt.com/daysies-vote. Only the top nominees in each category will move on to the final voting round, so it’s important to show your support early! The Seven Daysies Awards are presented by Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman.

Once the winner is announced, the Vermont Community Foundation will present a $10,000 grant to help that nonprofit continue and expand its work. It’s a powerful way to turn local appreciation into real, lasting support for the organizations that help Vermont thrive.

Who Is Eligible for the Seven Daysies for Best Nonprofit?

Organizations must be located in Vermont and tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Nonprofit organizations or community groups that do not have 501(c)(3) status may be eligible if another tax-exempt organization acts as a fiscal sponsor.

Nonprofits: Register to Be Recognized

To boost your visibility during the nomination period, be sure to register your organization in advance.

Key Dates

• April 9–28: Nomination Round (Round 1)
• May 6: Finalists Announced
• May 27–June 10: Final Voting (Round 2)
• July 30: Winners Announced in All the Best
• August 1: Seven Daysies Awards Party, ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

The Vermont Community Foundation (VCF) was established in 1986 as an enduring source of philanthropic support for Vermont communities. A family of more than 1,000 funds, foundations and supporting organizations, the Foundation helps people who care about Vermont find and fund the causes they love. With more than $60 million granted annually, VCF is committed to building stronger communities through enduring philanthropy. Learn more at vermontcf.org or call 802-388-3355. Give where your heart lives.