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June 6, 2023
Photo Credit: Queerly ME, Brunswick. Member Since 2023.

Queerly ME connects the Maine LGBTQ+ community online and in person through a photo-documentary, categorized directory of LGBTQ+ resources, and Queer-centered outdoor events.
Deadline for Leadership Institute this Friday! Executive Directors - apply by June 9.
Pandemic Recovery Forgivable Loans
Nonprofits eligible! The deadline is June 23.
Advocate
Nonprofits Fill the Hall of Flags!
This morning, MANP's team was in Augusta celebrating our 19th Nonprofit Day at the State House to help our members build confidence and relationships to advocate for their missions, and to increase policymaker awareness of our sector's vital contributions to Maine’s economy and way of life.

Thank you to the 100+ nonprofit colleagues and champions who joined us today in the Hall of Flags! Pictured at right are two of today's stars: Evan Murray (Democracy Maine) and Destie Hohman Sprague (Maine Women's Lobby) led tours of the State House for their peers.

We're looking forward to sharing more photos and highlights on our social media @MaineNonprofits!

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Storytelling to Build Connection
In nonprofit communications, storytelling plays a crucial role in driving awareness, garnering support, and inspiring action. However, for small communication teams within nonprofits, crafting compelling narratives can be a daunting challenge, especially when operating as a "department of one." Join us to get tips and inspiration!
Leveraging Storytelling for Success in Communications + Fundraising
Wednesday, July 19th, 2023, 10am-12:30pm
MANP members save 30%!
P.S. Find lots of resources on nonprofit storytelling in our free resource library, too!
Learn
Navigating Rapid Growth
While it may seem to fall into the "nice problem to have" category, rapid growth can present big challenges as well as excitement. If this is something your organization is facing, you might be interested in:
  • Riding the Wave of Abundance (Nonprofit Quarterly) - "Five tips for navigating the opportunities and risks that come with unexpected funding, from nonprofit leaders who have successfully deployed windfall support"
  • BUILDing for Growth (La Piana Consulting) - A collection of resources on managing rapid growth curated from their Communities of Practice, workshops and individual consulting
  • Rapid Growth Prioritization Tool (La Piana Consulting) - This tool guides organizational leaders to conduct an inventory of pending tasks and evaluate their urgency and value to the organization.
Amplify
In the News
MANP champions the work and worth of Maine nonprofits and amplifies voices, contributions and challenges of nonprofit organizations in our communities and beyond. In recent news:
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Job Watch
MANP's (recently enhanced!) job board is the go-to place for jobseekers and employers focused on purpose-driven work.
Current opportunities include:

MANP's Job Board is generously sponsored by Northeast Delta Dental.
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You Belong Here
Our members and Friends make it possible for MANP to bring people, ideas, and resources together, so our nonprofit community can be more strategic, creative, and courageous. Together we are building thriving Maine communities - thank you!
As part of our commitment to equity, MANP is committed to ensuring membership dues are not a barrier to joining the network. In addition to our sliding scale dues pricing, we offer customized discounts and scholarships to meet any budget. Reach out to membersupport@nonprofitmaine.org to learn more.
Unwind
Maine Fairs + Festivals
There is so much great stuff happening around Maine this summer - find fairs and festivals in your own backyard, or a day trip away!
Psst
Reminders + Opportunities

  • Note that MANP's office will be closed a few times in the coming weeks in honor of Juneteenth (June 19) and Independence Day (July 4).
  • Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program. Eligible substance use disorder (SUD) treatment clinicians and community health workers can apply to receive up to $250,000 in educational loan repayment in exchange for working full-time for six years at an approved facility. Apply by July 13.
  • Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC): These credits can be worth up to $26,000 per eligible employee. This recorded webinar has details. (Caution: be wary of scams!)
  • Apply for Research Help: The Data Innovation Project’s Applied Research Fellowship Program places DIP-trained graduate students from the University of Southern Maine in community organizations to support their applied research and evaluation efforts. Fellowships will be virtual so organizations located anywhere in the state can apply! Learn more and apply by June 7.
  • June 13th is Election Day and many municipalities have important races and issues on the ballot. Look to your town/city halls for details.
  • Microsoft’s Nonprofit Tech Acceleration for Black and African American Communities program provides eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits with technical software, services, consulting resources, software grants and discounts. Learn more.
Trainings + Events
All events are virtual unless a location is listed.


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