Processing Your Payment

Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.

October 3, 2024 2024 Giving Guide

Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP)

Leadership Institute Class at their opening session in September 2023

2025 Goals

Over the past few years, MANP and our network of more than 1,000 member organizations have faced new, dynamic challenges, while simultaneously managing the ongoing demands of our missions. While turbulent and trying, it was also a chance to build connections, share knowledge, resources and support.

The pandemic coincided with a series of economic and cultural shifts that have shown nonprofits to be more valuable and more vulnerable than ever. From the start, MANP stepped up to work closely with our peers and partners to respond and adapt. The learnings gleaned from that period will help inform and focus our work in the years ahead to create a stronger nonprofit sector in Maine by:

1. Inspiring change by amplifying nonprofit voices

2. Advancing equity by expanding access for rural and underserved communities

3. Championing a healthy workforce

4. Helping nonprofits reimagine strategy

5. Building boards that center purpose

As Maine’s go-to resource for nonprofits, MANP is uniquely positioned to build nonprofit capacity, connections and cross-sector influence to pursue this vision. We invite businesses and other community leaders to join us.  

Fundraising events/Opportunities

Corporate and private donors can help nonprofits access MANP’s educational programs and services by contributing to the MANP Access Fund. This fund directly supports nonprofit members who would otherwise not be able to participate due to financial barriers.

Katrina Ruffner, MANP Director of Education; Molly O’Connell, MANP Assistant Director; and Mary Alice Scott, MANP Public Affairs Manager

Giving Opportunities

Businesses and individuals may join MANP’s membership as a “Friend of MANP” starting at $100 annually. Sponsorship opportunities of MANP’s programs and services are also available (separate from membership) and provide valuable marketing opportunities and brand exposure to a statewide network while supporting resources that help Maine’s mission-focused organizations operate more effectively.

Opportunities include in-person and virtual events, biennial publications, programs in the Get on Board initiative, and many other nonprofit management development happenings

Volunteer Opportunities

Nonprofit organizations rely on dedicated and committed volunteers – specifically board members – to achieve their missions. Maine nonprofits consistently name board recruitment as a top challenge. On the flipside, many community members are interested in sharing their skills and perspectives and growing as leaders through board or committee service, but aren’t sure where or how to find an opportunity that feels right.

MANP created Board Explorer as a way to connect nonprofits with people with purpose. This free service facilitates connections between individuals interested in serving on a board and organizations looking to enhance their boards/committees with new perspectives and talents. Get started anytime by visiting: www.NonprofitMaine.org/BoardExplorer. 

Leadership

Jennifer Hutchins
Executive Director

Shirar Patterson
Board President
President & CEO, Heart of Maine United Way

 

Board officers

Justin Strasburger
Board Vice President
Executive Director, Full Plates Full Potential

Peter Montano, CPA
Board Treasurer
Director, PGM Accounting

Jayne Crosby Giles
Board Secretary
Principal, Giles Consulting

Board Members

Meredith Anderson
Community Outreach Director, Southern Maine Agency on Aging

Lisa Hallee
Principal, The Hallee Group

Laura K. Lee
Vice President, Community Impact, Maine Community Foundation

Gabriela Montoya-Eyerman
Finance Director, Sunrise County Economic Council

Linda L. Nelson
Economic & Community Development Director, Town of Stonington

Kate O’Halloran
Executive Director, LifeFlight Foundation

Jason Parent
Executive Director/CEO, Aroostook County Action Program

Firooza Pavri
Director, Professor, USM Muskie School

Laura Quinn
Principal, Laura Quinn Consulting

Wendy Richards
Principal, Richards Nonprofit Law

Marcia Sharp
Philanthropy Consultant (retired)

Dr. Abbie Yamamoto
Executive Director, Portland Adult Education

At At Glance

 

Established: 1994

Employees: 8

Annual revenue: $1,088,741

Top funding sources

39% Membership dues

25% Programs and services

16% Other income

9%  Contributions and grants

7% Sponsorships

4% In-kind 

Contact

30 Danforth St., Suite 213

Portland, ME 04101

207-871-1885

info@NonprofitMaine.org

www.NonprofitMaine.org
 

Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube: @MaineNonprofits

Mission Statement

Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) is a statewide, membership organization championing Maine nonprofits. Our mission is to enrich the quality of community and personal life in Maine by strengthening the leadership, voice and organizational effectiveness of our state’s nonprofits.

Service locations

Statewide