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March 14, 2023
Photo by Khmer Maine, Portland. Member since 2021.

Khmer Maine works to improve the quality of life and the social and economic well-being of Cambodian people in Maine through cultural exchange, community building and civic engagement. Above is an image from one of their Cambodian Social Dance Classes for youth and families.
Have an arts-related mission? Through a pilot partnership with Maine Arts Commission, many organizations are eligible to save 50% on an annual MANP membership!
Get Your Nonprofit Management Certificate: In March, MANP members save 20% on e-learning courses and certificates in nonprofit management, leadership, HR and more! Learn at your own pace, from anywhere.
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Prepare for (Inevitable) Leadership Transition
Chances are you work at, volunteer for, or partner with a nonprofit experiencing leadership change. In our most recent member survey, 1 in 4 (24%) of organizations 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.
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This Friday on MANP Connects
This Friday on MANP Connects, in honor of Cultural Heritage Week we'll be discussing the role of the culture sector in Maine's identity, economy, and quality of life. Join us to hear from Maine nonprofit leaders about pressing issues, opportunities, and inspiring examples!
Ekhlas Ahmed
Cultural Alliance of Maine
Mollie Cashwell
Cultural Alliance of Maine
Rachel Ferrante
Maine MILL
MANP Connects is a free, monthly series that hosts conversations and connections with the people, peers, and partners who are leading and supporting Maine's charitable organizations. Register here.

P.S. Cultural Alliance of Maine is hosting numerous events over the next week in honor of Cultural Heritage Week on great topics including the culture of science in Maine, protecting access to information, challenging dominant narratives, and more! These events are free and open to all.
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Change the Story, Change the World
FrameWorks Institute has released a cool "Fast Frames" video series featuring quick advice that you can use to make your communications more effective.

As they say, "The science of framing helps us to be heard and understood. When we change the story and how we tell it, we can change the world."
Each of the videos is less than 2 minutes long and shares a specific framing tip to help you advance your advocacy and social change work, including:
  • Leading with solutions
  • Talking about data
  • Alternatives to “vulnerability” framing
  • Using visuals to spark big-picture thinking
  • Telling more effective stories about the success of your social change work
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MANP champions the work and worth of Maine nonprofits and amplifies voices, contributions and challenges of nonprofit organizations in our communities. In recent news:
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MANP's (recently enhanced!) job board is the go-to place for jobseekers and employers focused on purpose-driven work. Current opportunities include:
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We're In This Together
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.
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

Pi Day
Celebrate Pi Day with one of these recipes or impress your friends with some truly riveting trivia.
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Reminders + Opportunities

  • "Earmarks" Deadlines this Week
  • Wednesday, March 15: Congressionally Directed Spending Requests due to Senator Collins. Learn more.
  • Thursday, March 16: Community Project Funds Requests due to Representative Pingree. Learn more.
  • Friday, March 17: Congressionally Directed Spending Requests due to Senator King. Learn more.
  • Friday, March 17: Community Project Funds Requests due to Representative Golden. Learn more.
  • Worth another look: Employers may still claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) retroactively and many nonprofits qualify, even if they received PPP funds. Learn more and contact MANP if you need support.
  • A new Maine Tax Portal is replacing EZ Pay, I-File, and MEETRS. Those systems are being deactivated May 31, 2023. Learn more.
  • Inclusion Maine Conference, March 28-31, South Portland. Training & resources for DEI advocates taking action to diversify Maine's workforce. Learn more.
  • What’s Your Story? AARP Maine’s 2023 Virtual Listening Tour provides an opportunity to share what’s on your mind about issues of importance to the age 50+ population across the state. Events go through March 22nd. Learn more.
  • The 2023 State of Grantseeking™ Survey spotlights recent developments in funding so that organizations can be more strategic in their grantseeking. Take part and share your experience. Deadline: March 31, 2023.
  • Grant Opportunity: The John T. Gorman Foundation is accepting applications for its 2023 Direct Services Grant Program until 5pm on Monday, April 3.
  • Grant Opportunity: Community Health Options is accepting applications for its 2023 Wellbeing Grants until 5pm on Friday, April 7.
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