Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP)

You need to hear the inspiring story of the new Tekαkαpim?k Contact Station (Penobscot for "as far as one can see") in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, described by US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland as, "An endeavor unlike one we've ever seen before. It is extraordinary not only in the what - a beautiful space -?but in the how… a deliberative and collaborative effort with Tribal Nations… You had to find a path and clear it too." Hear a collective story of the “Invisible Monument," our panelists’ behind the scenes perspectives and insights on what makes this ongoing partnership so successful. Join us on November 15 to learn more and be inspired to move from problem-solving to possibility by bringing people, ideas, and resources together and collectively becoming more creative, courageous, and inclusive. Register now to reserve your spot:?https://lnkd.in/e_MNDV3M

We are thrilled to welcome Ellis Ivy (he/him) as MANP's new Membership Engagement Manager! Ellis has a wide range of professional and volunteer nonprofit experience in education, animal rescue, and most recently leading volunteer management at Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick. He brings a deep and genuine commitment to enhancing program impact and promoting inclusivity, driven by his passion for the organizations he serves, and is eager to connect with current and future members!

Every two years, we conduct a compensation study to provide reliable data on current, local wages and benefits practices. It’s designed to act as an important resource that nonprofit leaders and their partners can use to inform essential and ongoing conversations about how we value and invest competitively in our nonprofit workforce. The full report includes more than 30 pages of details on nonprofit wages and benefits in Maine and across northern New England, including employment and hiring trends, wage details for 31 full-time and 11 part-time job categories, benefits trends, and so much more. Learn more and find the full report on our website now: https://lnkd.in/gE-f68GM

We are so excited to congratulate our very own Mary Alice Scott on her recognition as one of Mainebiz's 40 Under 40!

Have you read through the 2024 Mainebiz Giving Guide yet? So many incredible nonprofits are highlighted. We love reading about their goals for the future and seeing the various volunteer opportunities with organizations around the state. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eMJWvFf7?

We had such a fun time hosting the opening retreat?of our Leadership Institute last week! Executive Directors from so many great organizations gathered at the Schoodic Institute At Acadia National Park and will meet several times throughout the coming months to?reflect, set goals, and develop action plans to strengthen their leadership. This year's group includes Executive Directors from: Eastern Trail Alliance FAMILIES FIRST COMMUNITY CENTER Family Leadership Center Friends of Casco Bay Good Helper Foundation Habitat for Humanity of York County Healthy Kids! A Family Resource Network Home To Home Indigo Arts Alliance Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation Maine Association for the Education of Young Children Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Maine Resilience Building Network Midcoast Literacy Mount Desert 365 New England Animal Sanctuary Inc Schoodic Arts for All Tedford Housing The Theater Project Windham Raymond SACC

MANP is pleased to welcome Jeannette Andre, Scott Krouse CLCS, Heide Lester, and Charlene Virgilio to our Board of Directors. Our gratitude goes out to departing board members Jayne Giles and Marcia Sharp.

We partnered with Maine Philanthropy Center and Nonprofit VOTE to put together the Maine Nonprofit & Funder Voter Engagement Toolkit, with all the resources nonprofits might need to learn how they can advance voter engagement in Maine #voteready Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eh7_i8tF

Through the month of September MANP members receive a 20% discount (normally 10%) on online courses and certifications through MindEdge Learning. Courses don't have to be completed this month, so take a look and register now for extra savings! https://lnkd.in/gau6KqUc

Research shows that rising generations are most satisfied in workplaces that provide opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills, engage in work that advances the common good, and expand their professional networks. Molly O'Connell shared her tips in Mainebiz for how employers can work toward prioritizing community engagement. We know that attracting talented staff is so important to furthering the vital work being done by nonprofits, and we'll be sharing much more on the topic when our 2024 Report on Nonprofit Wages + Benefits in Maine is released.