Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP)

💡Recording now available! This October on #MANP #Connects we explored nonprofit mergers and the challenges, lessons, and opportunities that come with them. 🎥 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eaZsxw8T Thank you to our special guests for sharing your insights! ✨ Rachelle Curran Apse, Nonprofit Consultant  ✨ Megan Shore, Maine Coast Heritage Trust #NonprofitMaine #MANPConnects  #Connection #Conversation #Community #Nonprofit #Mergers 

You’re Invited! Social Networking Event for Maine Communications Professionals 📅 October 30, 2025 from 5:00–8:00pm 📍 Rising Ride Brewing Company Join fellow communications professionals from Maine and across New England for a fall networking event co-sponsored by the Maine Community Foundation and The Communications Network. 🍂 Make new connections 🍂 Build professional relationships 🍂 Engage in interesting conversation 🍂 Eat some food, drink some drinks, and have some fun! This event is free, but please register in advance →  🔗https://lnkd.in/ec-i9sUa #Networking #CommsProfessionals #MaineEvents  #Community #Connection #MaineNonprofits   #MANP

📣This #free series is here to help your organization prepare for a changing political and cultural landscape. The first webinar starts this week → 🔗See below for registration links!

🌟 Nonprofit Member Highlight: Kieve Wavus Education, Inc.🌟 Kieve Wavus Education empowers people to contribute positively to society by promoting the values of kindness, respect for others, and environmental stewardship through year-round experiential programs — Camp Kieve, Wavus Camp, and The Leadership School (TLS). 🌲✨ Kieve and Wavus are wilderness tripping summer camps and TLS is an outdoor school that cultivates career educators who provide experiential education programs to thousands of Maine students each year. Through a partnership with the University of Southern Maine, TLS also provides an innovative pathway to Maine teacher certification, funded entirely by KWE. 🎉Member Since 2006🎉 We’re grateful for Kieve Wavus Education being part of MANP’s statewide network of 1,000+ nonprofits dedicated to the common good. Together, our members strengthen our collective impact across Maine. 📸 Photo from Kieve Wavus Education #NonprofitWeekly #MANP #Newsletter #NonprofitMaine #MaineNonprofits #Maine  #Youth #Education

In an era of rising political scrutiny and shrinking civic space, U.S. nonprofit organizations face mounting pressure on how they communicate and fund their work. This session explores how narrative strategy can be used to🛡️protect mission integrity, ⚠️reduce risk exposure, and build long-term resilience🌱 in volatile times. Together, we’ll examine how political risk is reshaping storytelling and funding, discuss the chilling effect on language and the delicate balance between safety and truth, and explore real-world case studies of organizations navigating these dynamics globally. Participants will leave with practical strategies and fresh perspective on what it means to communicate boldly, fund wisely, and stay mission-aligned under pressure. Session Goals: → Explore how political risk impacts storytelling and funding → Discuss the chilling effect on language and the balance between safety and truth → Learn actionable strategies from global case studies 🌍 Risk-Informed Narrative + Fundraising | Dec 2 🔗https://lnkd.in/eB3A6UmA ❗This webinar will not be recorded. Supporting materials will be sent to registrants. ✨This is part of a 5-part Sector Readiness Series designed to provide guidance + support to help #Maine nonprofits navigate today’s shifting political + cultural landscape. Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) is pleased to co-sponsor this series hosted by our colleagues at Maine Philanthropy Center, and facilitated by Nonprofit Secure. #NonprofitMaine #MaineNonprofits #SectorReadiness #Nonprofits #MPC #MANP

💡 How to be a good giver in uncertain times... Maine’s nonprofits are navigating one of the most turbulent periods — rising demand, federal funding shifts, and growing needs across communities. Maine Philanthropy Center shares insights on what “good giving” looks like today and four clear ways donors can make a meaningful impact in this Mainebiz #GivingGuide article → https://lnkd.in/g6x6TirD 🌱 Make multi-year commitments – Give organizations the breathing room to plan, retain staff, and focus on mission. 📞 Don’t wait for nonprofits to ask – Proactively check in with organizations to see where support is most needed. 💻 Invest in capacity, not just programs – Support technology, staffing, wellness, legal preparedness, and crisis communications. 🤝 See yourself as part of a collective response – Join pooled funds or collaborative efforts to amplify impact. Good giving today means acting boldly, giving generously, and trusting nonprofits to know where support matters most. #NonprofitMaine #Giving #Collaboration #Resilience #CommunityImpact #StrongerTogether

What a wonderful evening connecting with nonprofit executive directors from across Southern Maine! 💙 Thanks to everyone who joined us earlier this week— and to Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company for being such a welcoming host. Swipe through for a few highlights from the evening! 📸 #MANP #NonprofitMaine #Networking #Connection #Community #Leadership

Aging well means living with independence, dignity, and connection.✨🏡  Nonprofits like SeniorsPlus help older adults and people with disabilities stay engaged, make informed choices, and thrive in the communities of their choice.  #NonprofitsGetItDone Tell Congress we need our nonprofits! Take action at NonprofitsGetItDone.org  __________ About SeniorsPlus: #SeniorsPlus is dedicated to providing information and assistance to older people and adults with disabilities so that they may make informed choices and lead enriched and healthy lives. Their core services fight isolation and support independent, healthy living. #LiveWell #AgeWell Learn more at: https://seniorsplus.org/ #Maine #MANP #ManieNonprofits #MANP National Council of Nonprofits

Impact Storytelling Workshop Series: Don't just show your impact—help audiences feel it. 💡 🗓️ Mondays, November 3 - December 1, 2025 Learn to record authentic stories that resonate with StoryCorps veteran Jacqueline Van Meter. In this 5-part virtual series, you'll build practical ethical storytelling skills: strategic planning, story facilitation, recording & editing. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e_--Bf9C ✨ If you’re a MANP Member DM us for the discount code! 💬 "Jacqueline's expertise, guides, and pro-tips made her course fun AND informative. Creating audio stories doesn't feel nebulous now—it's actionable." —MANP member Workshop alum, Bangor Humane Society #Storytelling #NonprofitMaine #Impact  #Communication #Learning #Connection #Community  #ProfessionalDevelopment #MANP #Maine Maine College of Art & Design

💡 Budgetary crossroads: Nonprofit leaders weigh their financial futures… #Maine #nonprofits are navigating rising demand, funding uncertainty, and federal cuts — and leaders are finding creative ways to adapt. 🌟 Cultivating partnerships, prioritizing clients → Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition (MIRC) coordinating coalition responses and supporting immigrant communities during funding cuts. 🏠 Doubling down to oppose funding cuts → COMMUNITY HOUSING OF MAINE INC advocating for federal and state resources while ensuring 1,300+ people remain stably housed. 🌊 Ready to adapt → Sunrise County Economic Council revisiting programs, building partnerships, and strengthening financial planning to continue serving Washington County. 🎗️ Connecting with alternative funding sources → Maine Cancer Foundation increasing funding allocations and collaborating with grantees to maintain critical cancer prevention and care programs. 💛 Reducing or delaying non-urgent expenses → The Center for Grieving Children adjusting strategies to remain lean, nimble, and mission-focused amidst rising demand. Read the full story from Mainebiz here: https://lnkd.in/ev9gN64f Nonprofits are rising to the challenge, showing resilience, creativity, and collaboration — all to ensure Maine communities receive the services they need. 💙 #NonprofitMaine #Collaboration #Community #Partnership #Resilience #StrongerTogether #Mainebiz