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Review for Vermont Community Garden Network Inc, Essex Jct, VT, USA

Rating: 4 stars  

A small staff but all are very dedicated and making great strides for their size.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

They need a steadier source of funding to hire more staff.

Would you volunteer for this group again?

Likely

For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?

A lot

Did the organization use your time wisely?

Quite well

Would you recommend this group to a friend?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2014

Role:  Volunteer
 

Review for United Way of Chittenden County, South Burlington, VT, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

A wonderful organization that provides so many vital services to the community, a fine example of excellent management, volunteer engagement, and the dissemination of desperately needed resources.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

All of the people involved with United Way are dedicated and more concerned with others than themselves.

Was your donation impactful?

Definitely

How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?

Definitely

How likely are you to donate to this group again?

Definitely

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2014

Role:  Donor
 

Review for National Gardening Association, Inc., Williston, VT, USA

Rating: 1 stars  

This organization is why sites like Great Nonprofits are so helpful and necessary. Their main function appears to be covering payroll as the single largest expense, the next largest expense is buying retail products to sell through their catalog, the 990s available on Guidestar are a bright red flag.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

There needs to be ongoing physical support in close proximity to each school. Money is better donated directly to the school as there is free on-site expertise available through master gardeners and local community gardening groups.

How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?

Badly

How much of an impact do you think this organization has?

A little

Will you recommend this organization to others?

No

When was your last experience with this nonprofit?

2013

Role:  Professional with expertise in this field