Support accessible news for Vermont
VTDigger, a nonprofit, independent and nonpartisan news source, is deeply committed to Vermont. Every day, our reporters provide our readers with essential daily news coverage, and we invest in hard-hitting, investigative reporting that makes an impact. Vermonters rely on VTDigger, and we, in turn, rely on the generosity of our members to provide our community with the local news they need and want.
As Vermont faces a severe housing shortage, changing demographics, economic disparities and a rapidly changing climate, Vermonters need VTDigger to provide news and context about the issues affecting their lives. Our work gives Vermonters what they need to make informed choices and participate in the decision-making process to ensure Vermont is a place where its residents can thrive — a desirable place to live, work and visit.
VTDigger makes its news available for free because we believe local news is an essential public service, and lack of means should not be a barrier to civic participation. However, this type of well-researched, original reporting takes considerable financial resources to produce and distribute. If you value VTDigger’s reporting and have the resources, please consider making a gift today. Together, we can ensure all of Vermont stays connected, and our readers stay informed and engaged on the issues that matter most to them.
Questions? We would be happy to answer any questions you may have about giving to VTDigger. Please feel free to reach out to us and let us know how we can help.
Dustin Byerly, Director of Major Gifts
(802) 272-3754 | dbyerly@vtdigger.org
Florencio Terra, Membership Manager
(802) 595-6788 | fterra@vtdigger.org
7 ways to support VTDigger
Become a Sustaining Member
VTDigger receives annual support from more than 8,500 individuals. About 40% of our members are monthly donors who contribute more than $360,000 annually. This type of giving is especially helpful to VTDigger: Thanks to the recurring gifts made by our sustaining members, we are able to maintain a steady and reliable revenue stream for the organization. Learn more
Give a gift of stock, securities or mutual funds
Donating stock, securities, and mutual fund shares is an effective way to support independent, local journalism in Vermont. Such gifts may result in substantial tax benefits in the form of charitable deductions and avoidance of capital gains taxes. Learn more
Join the Digger Circle
For those who can support VTDigger with an annual gift of $1,000 or more, we invite you to join the Digger Circle, a group of dedicated, generous individuals who sustain our critical work and ensure that all Vermonters have access to nonpartisan news and information. Learn more
Donor-advised funds
If you have a donor-advised fund, simply contact your representative and direct them to give a gift to The Vermont Journalism Trust, the parent organization of VTDigger. (You won’t see “VTDigger” listed as an option, please reach out for help if we can assist you.). We are an independent nonprofit organization that depends on individuals and local businesses for support. Because we are a charitable nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, contributions are fully tax-deductible according to U.S. law.
Donate by check or phone
At VTDigger, we rely on donations to power our newsroom and deliver free, accessible news to all Vermonters. A gift to VTDigger is a powerful way to support your independent, local journalism. In addition to our online giving options, we have a number of offline options for you to consider. Learn more
Employer matching gifts
Many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees, and employees’ spouses, enabling you to double—or even triple—your impact! Does your company participate? Our easy-to-use search tool lets you see if your employer will match your donation to Vermont Journalism Trust.
Join the VTDigger Legacy Society
The VTDigger Legacy Society is comprised of a group of dedicated supporters who have made supporting local journalism a part of their lasting legacy. By remembering VTDigger in their estate planning, members of the Legacy Society ensure that VTDigger will continue to serve future generations of Vermonters. Learn more
VTDigger is a project of the Vermont Journalism Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our Tax ID number is 27-1553931.