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Sponsored by: Maine Association of Nonprofits
September 26, 2019 2019 Giving Guide

Maine Association of Nonprofits

Nonprofits help people — and the Maine economy

Jennifer Hutchins, Executive Director of the Maine Association of Nonprofits

We are delighted to partner with Mainebiz again this year to highlight the importance of nonprofits to Maine’s economy and quality of life and to invite everyone to do what they can to support them.

Nonprofits create equitable economic opportunities, educate our children, care for our most vulnerable citizens, protect the environment, support arts and culture, build affordable housing, develop community leaders and much more. They also employ over 98,000 people and account for nearly 18% of the state’s payroll.

At the same time, people in Maine give time, talent and treasure to strengthen their communities. About 40% of Maine residents volunteer, ranking Maine No. 9 in the nation for hours volunteered per person. This means 425,000 people are donating the equivalent of $948 million in time and talent each year.

Over the last 25 years, the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) has grown to become Maine’s comprehensive resource for the tools, knowledge and connections nonprofits need to be effective and well run. With a growing statewide membership of more than 950 charitable nonprofits and 165 corporate friends, MANP promotes the public profile of Maine nonprofits by highlighting their vital contribution to the quality of life in our state. We foster collaborative approaches to problem solving and increase the collective impact of Maine nonprofits by connecting people, organizations and resources from all sectors. And we strengthen the Maine nonprofit sector by promoting and cultivating productive relationships among nonprofits, business, government, and philanthropy.

Every day, we learn about nonprofits that are doing remarkable work to support and improve their communities and are honored to be doing what we can to empower these Maine people with purpose. Please join us. We welcome you to our expanding network of partners who share our passion for Maine’s nonprofits and their role in making Maine a great place to live and work.