Circus Smirkus in Greensboro, Vermont. Circus Smirkus recently received a Preservation Grant in partnership with the Freeman Foundation for the work on their administrative headquarters in the c. 1850 Lonegren House. Photo by Jude Domski.
Creating a New Normal in Fundraising
On-Line Workshop • Tuesday June 1, 2021

Please join us on Tuesday June 1, 2021 for "Creating a New Normal for Fundraising," the latest in our on-line workshops. This workshop will examine the impacts of fundraising during Covid-19 and how Vermont non-profits and fundraising professionals have innovated their approach. We will explore fundraising possibilities for nonprofits and community groups with a focus on historic preservation and community gathering places. We will examine how community-based organizations are adapting to implement projects and raise money all while taking into account the uncertainty of the times. Each project group will have an opportunity to share specific goals, concerns, questions and successes.  
 
Presented by Christine Graham, CPG Enterprises Inc., www.cpgfundraising.com.
1772 Grant Recipient: The Left Bank Gallery in North Bennington. Formerly the Merchant's Bank Building, the Left Bank is now an event and community space (plus gallery) on the main floor with offices on the second floor. Funds will be used for restoration and painting of the wood trim and windows.
Twelve Vermont Projects Receive Grants from the 1772 Foundation

The 1772 Foundation, partnering for a second year with the Preservation Trust of Vermont, awarded historic preservation one-for-one matching grants totaling $100,000 to twelve private nonprofit organizations maintaining historic sites in Vermont.

Grant recipients include:

  • The Fund for North Bennington for the Left Bank ($10,000)
  • Adamant Community Arts Center for the Adamant Community Club ($5,000)
  • Londonderry Arts and Historical Society for the Custer Sharp House ($9,000)
  • Green River Village Preservation Trust for the Green River Community Church ($7,000)
  • Pittsford’s Maclure Library Association for the Walker Memorial Library ($10,000)
  • McIndoe Falls Academy Board of Trustees for the McIndoe Academy ($5,911)
  • East Monkton Church Association for the East Monkton Church ($10,000)
  • Sharon’s Seven Stars Arts Center for the Seven Stars Arts Center ($4,765)
  • Newbury Woman’s Club for the Old Village Church ($8,323)
  • Middlebury’s Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History for the Judd-Harris House ($10,000)
  • Castleton Library for the Castleton Free Library ($10,000)
  • Bakersfield Historical Society for the Historical Society ($10,000).
 
Grants are awarded for exterior repair and restoration work for walls, chimneys, porches, roofs, windows, foundations, sills, masonry and more.

President Ben Doyle stated, "The Preservation Trust of Vermont is deeply thankful for the wonderful support of The 1772 Foundation. Whether used for painting, fire safety improvements, or window restoration, this critical funding will help preserve and revitalize buildings that Vermonters love, ensuring that the future of our villages and downtowns remains bright. "
 
The 1772 Foundation works to ensure the safe passage of our historic buildings and farmland to future generations. More information about the 1772 Foundation may be found at www.1772foundation.org.
1772 Grant Recipient: McIndoe Falls Academy in McIndoe Falls. Formerly home to the McIndoe Falls Academy, the building now serves as a community and cultural center housing the McIndoe Falls Academy library, the post office, McIndoe Market, Music and More, and a performance space in the "Great Hall." Funds will be used for foundation and sill repairs.