This newsletter is available to all staff, board members, volunteers and champions of the nonprofit community, regardless of membership status. We recognize you as part of this powerful network! If you prefer not to receive this weekly newsletter you can unsubscribe at any time using the link in the email footer.
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The Biddeford Mills Museum tells the story of Biddeford's biggest industry and the people who supported it. Walking tours are offered during the warmer months and are often guided by former mill workers, who are passionate about Pepperell Mill and know the history of its buildings.
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Board Roles & Responsibilities: Get an overview of a board’s primary legal duties and typical responsibilities so you can feel confident in your role. September 28. Member discounts!
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On-Demand Professional Development: Learn on YOUR schedule and from any location, including certificates in nonprofit management, grantwriting, human resources and more!
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Leadership Changes Ahead? |
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Chances are you work at, volunteer for, or partner with a nonprofit experiencing leadership change. In our most recent member survey, 1 in 4 MANP members (26%) report that they expect an executive leadership transition in the next 2-3 years. Half of members report they do not have a succession plan in place. MANP is here to help!
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This Friday on MANP Connects |
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This Friday on MANP Connects we're excited to be in conversation with more executive directors who are new in their roles about what they're seeing, doing, and learning. Guests include:
- Kristina Powell, The Telling Room
- Kate Stookey, Maine Coast Heritage Trust
- Cara Valentino, Dempsey Center
- Jessica Williams, WindowDressers
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MANP Connects is a free, monthly, virtual conversation series. All are welcome, and advance registration is required. Save the date for the third Friday of each month at 9am ET and register just once!
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Thank You, Advocacy Network! |
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MANP is proud to be a strong unifying voice for Maine's nonprofit sector, ensuring that nonprofits are recognized for their vital contributions to our state's economy and quality of life. MANP's work in Augusta and D.C. to advocate for public policy that helps nonprofits advance their missions is made possible by the support of MANP's Advocacy Network members. |
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Alliance for Addiction and Mental Health Services
Avesta Housing
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Catholic Charities Maine
CIEE
Community Concepts
Cultural Alliance of Maine
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Friends of Casco Bay
Good Shepherd Food Bank
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
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Island Institute
Kennebec Behavioral Health
Maine Audubon
Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Maine Community Action Partnership
Maine Primary Care Association
Maine Public
Milestone Recovery
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Nature Based Education Consortium
The Nature Conservancy
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Onion Foundation
Penquis
Pine Tree Society
Portland Museum of Art
Preble Street
SeniorsPlus
Shalom House
Spurwink
Sweetser
Tri-County Mental Health
The Unity Foundation
United Way of Southern Maine
Woodfords Family Services
YMCA Alliance of Maine
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One of MANP's priorities is to champion the work and worth of Maine nonprofits and to amplify the voices, contributions and challenges of nonprofit organizations in our communities. In recent news:
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MANP's job board is the go-to place for jobseekers and employers focused on purpose-driven work. There are currently more than 170 job openings to browse, including:
Thank you to Northeast Delta Dental and Healey & Associates for sponsoring this unique resource!
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We're All In This Together
Celebrating 1,000+ nonprofit members!
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The support of our nonprofit members and Friends is what makes it possible for MANP to offer Maine's nonprofit sector much-needed training, services, connections and advocacy.
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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.
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Unwind
Experience Generator
Our team has been having fun playing with this online tool. (Idea #242: You could build a bee hotel!)
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Reminders + Opportunities
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August 23 Deadline: MANP, in partnership with the the Federal Reserve and national colleagues, is fielding an updated survey to report how the effects of COVID-19 are evolving in communities and among the organizations serving them. Please help us by taking this survey today and sharing the survey link with others serving the community.
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September 20 is National Voter Registration Day: Become a partner
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September 30: Deadline to nominate a board member for Camden National Bank's Leaders & Luminaries Awards (cash prizes).
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October 31: Deadline for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Temporary Waiver Program, which expands access to public service loan forgiveness due to the pandemic. Finance Authority of Maine has compiled helpful resources and FAQs.
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November 8: Election Day - Does your organization know how to engage voters?
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November 15: Deadline to file IRS Form 990 if your fiscal year ended June 30.
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November 30: Deadline for the Annual Fundraising Activity Report and Charitable Solicitations License Renewal (nonprofits must have a license to fundraise unless they meet exemption requirements)
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Workforce Transportation Pilot Grants: Maine Department of Transportation is offering competitive grants of up to $750,000 to local and regional partnerships to pilot ways to connect workers and employers through ridesharing, vanpools, and other subsidized transit options. While there is no application deadline, applicants are encouraged to submit projects as soon as possible.
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Trainings + Events
Upcoming
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8/16-9/13, Making Your Nonprofit's Case: 3-Part Advocacy Series (Pay What You Can)
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8/17, Transforming Difficult Conversations (Member Discount)
- 8/19, All Aboard: Exploring Nonprofit Board Service (Cancelled)
- 8/19, MANP Connects - Meet New Nonprofit Leaders Part 2 (Free)
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8/24, Grant Research Tutorial (Free through Maine Philanthropy Center)
- 8/24, What's On the Ballot? Nonpartisan Voter Guides (Free from NonprofitVote)
- 8/25, New Accounting Leases in 2022: The Change is Here! (Member Discount)
- 8/25, Have You Heard? Understanding Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Temporary Waivers (Free through FAME)
- 9/13, Grant Research Tutorial (Free through Maine Philanthropy Center)
- 9/13, Beginner Grantseeking (Member Discount)
- 9/14, Data Do No Harm: Managing Data Equity Risk (Free through partner Nonprofit Risk Management Center)
- 9/28, Board Roles & Responsibilities (Member & team discounts, scholarships available)
- 9/28, Maine Planned Giving Council Conference (Scholarships available!)
- 9/29, Intermediate Grantwriting (Member Discount)
- 10/12-11/16, Financial Leadership Series (Member Discount)
- 10/19, Grant Research Tutorial (Free through Maine Philanthropy Center)
On Demand/Ongoing
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Maine Association of Nonprofits | 207.871.1885 | www.NonprofitMaine.org |
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