2021 VtSHARES Campaign
We are now accepting applications for the 2021 VtSHARES Campaign. VtSHARES is the State Employee workplace giving campaign which offers Employees at the State of Vermont the opportunity to designate payroll deduction donations to specific nonprofit(s) organizations serving Vermonters. United Way of Addison County acts as the umbrella for organizations headquartered in and serving Vermonters within Addison County. The application process is fairly quick and easy, but please read the instructions below before applying.
This campaign includes only those charities based in Vermont, which have a physical presence and provide direct services to Vermonters. Organizations must provide direct programs or services to Vermonters for one or more of the following areas:
- Environmental
- Health and human services
- Civil and human rights
- Housing, shelter, emergency relief
- Food and nutrition
- Recreation
- Programs or services for Vermonters with special needs
- Day, foster, protective, adoption, and shelter care for children, adults, families, and animals
To apply as a NEW nonprofit (one that did not participate in the 2020 VtSHARES Campaign), please read the application thoroughly and carefully. All attachments must be labeled as stated in the instructions in order to be accepted. The application must be saved in ONE pdf file by Nonprofit name, (example file name: AWARE-APP.pdf) be emailed in PDF format to Erin Reed, UWAC's Development & Marketing Director. New applicants must submit:
- Completed NEW Nonprofit Application
- Attachment A: a copy of your organization's most recent 501(c)(3) IRS Tax Exempt Determination Letter.
- Attachment B: Certificate of Good Standing from the Vermont Secretary of State's Office showing authority to conduct business in Vermont.
- Nonprofit Description form: Use the ONLINE FORM to describe your Nonprofit. The description is public-facing and will be what your potential donors will see on the VtSHARES site.
To apply as a Renewal Nonprofit (you must have participated in the 2020 VtSHARES Campaign), you must submit:
- Completed RENEWAL Nonprofit Application
- Nonprofit Description form: Use the ONLINE FORM to describe your Nonprofit. The description is public-facing and will be what your potential donors will see on the VtSHARES site.
Return all applications to Erin Reed at erin@unitedwayaddisoncounty.org by Monday, May 3, 2021.
