Maine Association of Nonprofits

Jennifer Hutchins of the Maine Association of Nonprofits is among four women who will the honored in the 2026 WE Rock! Awards to celebrate female professionals making a powerful and lasting impact across the region.

Rising health care costs, increased stress and limited organizational capacity make it difficult for small teams to access high-quality support. The new program aims to fill the gap.

Nonprofits are finding ways to respond and find other funds, according to a panel convened this week by the National Council of Nonprofits. The session addressed critical steps organizations could take in response to the cancellation of federal grants in the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's term in office.

Board recruitment is a top challenge, writes guest columnist Judy Parkhill. There’s a chronic need for board members to provide the kind of support and strategic direction that so many nonprofits need.

To mark this day of global giving to charitable causes, Mainebiz checked in with nonprofit leaders around the state.

The Pine Tree State is No. 4 on a list released by WalletHub, the personal finance website.

Wage growth at Maine nonprofits outpaced inflation. But for many workers in the sector, the pay still doesn't represent a living wage, according to the study.

For the third year, Mainebiz is recognizing the state's up-and-comers, the next generation of leaders who are changing Maine and its economy for the better. 

Guest columnist Molly O'Connell offers suggestions for how employers can help their employees contribute to their communities.

“It’s particularly exciting to have our team be able to work in person together again, which we haven’t done since March of 2020,” said MANP’s executive director.