Posts by Liz DiMarco Weinmann
For the Greater Good: Vermonters Working on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Across Vermont, several groups working to increase justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, have taken Dr. King’s legacy to heart, and are mobilizing progressive community action.
Read MoreFor the Greater Good: Escape From the Dark Winter Days Using Your Head, and Your Heart, and Your Hands
As many of us look forward to a happier 2022, COVID is still ruling our world, and we are facing the most sunlight-challenged months of the year. No wonder many of us want to hunker down under a weighted blanket in front of a merry movie marathon, swilling gallons of cocoa, while being sure to…
Read MoreGrown-up Christmas List: Be Good to One Another
Whether you are one of those people who start assembling your holiday playlist the day after Halloween, or you are among those ready to pull your ears off if forced to listen to one more pop star try to top Mariah Carey’s rendition of “All I Want for Christmas” (what, just me?), this song is…
Read MoreFor the Greater Good: A Guide to Impactful Holiday Donations
For many Vermont nonprofits, the past year was as challenging as 2020 was. For the nonprofits that serve our most vulnerable populations, 2021 was even more challenging.
Read MoreFor the Greater Good: So Many Reasons to Fall in Love with Rutland — Real People, Real Opportunities for Careers, Connections
Trading my Manolo heels for muck boots wasn’t an overnight decision, nor was I hypnotized by binge-watching holiday movies. I fell in love with Rutland when I worked here a few years ago as a college professor and fundraiser.
Read MoreFor the Greater Good: Heather Starzynski Helps Rutland Neighbors Build a Foundation From Which to Launch
Making affordable homeownership a reality is what Heather Starzynski has been passionate about for over 10 years, having worked in the field of community development throughout the United States
Read MoreFor the Greater Good: Arwen Turner, Leadership is in Her Nature
For Come Alive Outside, it would be difficult to find an ambassador more upbeat, empathetic, and creative about enjoying nature than the organization’s executive director, Arwen Turner.
Read MoreHope for the Best … But Take Charge of the Rest
As a Baby Boomer who endured two career disruptions in under a decade, I know that hoping for the best only goes so far … and taking charge of the rest is the key to success.
Read MoreFor the Greater Good: Saluting Vermont’s Nonprofits
For most of my four decades in Vermont, I worked for large marketing agencies and nonprofits based in New York City and Washington, traveling from Rutland throughout the country.
Read MoreSecuring Corporate Funds: What Gives? – Part 2
When I was working in marketing firms representing large corporate brands, nonprofit fundraisers routinely pitched me for funds.
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