Committees

Play a pivotal role in shaping our leadership by identifying diverse, visionary members for VBSR's Board, Nominating Committee, and annual awards by:

• Soliciting and Nominating Visionary Leaders: Nominate candidates who can contribute to the diversity and dynamism of VBSR's Board, its Nominating Committee, and recipients of VBSR Awards.
• Ensuring Fair and Transparent Processes: Oversee the criteria, eligibility and selection processes for nominations, ensuring they are user-friendly, equitable, aligned with VBSR values and clearly communicated.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Members familiar with Vermont's business community.
• A strong commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to attend 4-5 virtual meetings per year, each lasting one to two hours.
• Willingness to participate in committee email discussions between meetings.

Interested? Contact Roxanne Vought, Executive Director

Guiding VBSR’s budgetary direction and financial well-being, this committee is responsible for the oversight of our finances and financial management systems. It draws on the expertise of current and past board members who have a solid understanding of financial reporting and management.

Interested? Contact Linda Racine, Finance Manager

Help plan impactful and educational events that advance VBSR's mission and resonate with our members. This committee keeps our members engaged and energized with educational and inspiring programming throughout the year. 

Committee members contribute to VBSR's mission by:

• Offering guidance on engaging and relevant content for all events.
• Helping plan VBSR's signature events, including our Annual Conference and  Awards Ceremony & Dinner
• Assisting in creating impactful professional growth opportunities, including trainings, webinars, and peer learning cohorts.
• Contributing to the development of our monthly networking events.
• Working closely with VBSR’s Education & Events Manager.

We Prioritize Committee Members Who:

• Are passionate about improving the value of VBSR programming.
• Are creative thinkers and problem-solvers.
• Can attend monthly, virtual meetings.
• Can commit to work outside of and between committee meetings.
• Can commit to attending some of VBSR's events.

Interested? Contact Molly Rand, Education & Events Manager

Note: being on the Committee does not exclude you from presenting at our Conference or hosting networking events

Shape the future of socially responsible business in Vermont through VBSR advocacy. This committee meets monthly throughout the year and works closely with the Public Policy Manager to develop and refine our policies and positions.

Appointments to the Public Policy Committee are made from within the VBSR membership by the board, ensuring a broad representation of voice and vision.

Interested? Contact Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager

Open to all, these informal groups welcome new members interested in learning about or participating in advocacy on key policy issues.

Participants gain insights into specific policy areas and engage in opportunities to shape policy, receive legislative updates, and take action to influence particular issues, such as testifying, writing letters to the editor and crafting op-eds.

Interested? Contact Johanna de Graffenreid, Public Policy Manager

VBSR's Executive Committee is composed of board officers and the previous chairperson, elected by the board. The committee meets between board meetings and can make decisions for the board, except for policy decisions.

Terms are for two years, and members can serve up to four consecutive terms.

Interested? Contact Roxanne Vought, Executive Director

Gathered monthly, this committee is the creative engine behind VBSR's development strategies. Collaborating closely with the Executive Director, Membership and Development Manager, and the Communications Manager, they guide our organization's direction and outreach.

Development Committee members are appointed by the board from VBSR's membership, with current or prior VBSR board experience required for eligibility. 

Interested? Contact Jeremy Gerber, Membership & Development Manager

Our Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Committee guides VBSR through assessments and counsel on all aspects of the organization in alignment with our commitment to center equity within VBSR. 

This committee draws upon current and former board members of VBSR, with interest in opening up this committee to VBSR members in the future. 

Interested? Contact Roxanne Vought, Executive Director