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Maine Grantmakers

 

The Maine Philanthropy Center (MPC) is a statewide association of grantmakers working together to promote philanthropy and to increase its impact in Maine.  We invite you to learn more about the Maine Philanthropy Center’s membership benefits, programs and events, as well as resources for grantmakers and nonprofits.



What's New in Philanthropy



Giving in Maine: A Report on Philanthropy in 2008
by the Maine Philanthropy Center and the Maine Community Foundation was released at the 2008 Philanthropy Partners Conference. Click here for more information and to download a copy.




Save the Date October 22-24, 2008 for the New England Family Philanthropy Conference
in Westbrook, CT. Click here for more information.



Project Streamline

This new report explores current practices in grant application and reporting and their impact on grantseekers and grantees. "Drowning in Paperwork, Distracted from Purpose: Challenges and Opportunities in Grant Application and Reporting" was prepared by Project Streamline

The report offers principles grantmakers can adopt to reduce the burden on nonprofits, and free up more time and money for mission-based activities. Click here for more information and a PDF of the report.




2008 Philanthropy Partners Conference
took place on Wednesday, March 26th. Featured keynote speaker was Rip Rapson of The Kresge Foundation. Learn more ...




Accountability and Effectiveness Initiative

The philanthropic sector is facing both external and internal pressure to increase our effectiveness and improve our accountability as stewards of the public trust. In response to this pressure, the Maine Philanthropy Center has worked with the Forum of Regional Associations and local partners in the last year to develop resources for our grantmakers members.  These resources include Guiding Principles and Practices for Maine Grantmakers, a Board Self-Assessment Tool and extensive resources to assist foundations in this process.

Accountability Publications for Foundation Staff, Trustees & Advisors.  This resource sheet was created for the Legal Issues for Foundations: Annual Update program that MPC recently hosted.  It has useful links and publications for foundation staff, trustees, and advisors.
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Environmental Funders Network



The Environmental Funders Network is a joint project of the Maine Community Foundation and the Maine Philanthropy Center.

National Grantmaker Events and Teleconferences

Nov 12-14 - Advanced Proposal Analysis

MPC Grantmaker Events and Teleconferences

May 15 - Shaping a Legacy Plan and Working with Your Advisors to Achieve It

June 12 - Family Foundations and Advocacy: Making Your Grant Dollars Go Further!

Nonprofit Programs

June 5 - Beyond the Proposal: Winning Strategies for Securing Foundation Grants

Grant Opportunities

United Way Seeks Diversity/Inclusion Special Response Fund Proposals

Eunice Frye Home Foundation Seeks Applications in April and May

Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Announces Children's Health Grant Opportunity

The Louis Calder Foundation Seeks Background Letters

Job Opportunities

MeHAF Announces Opening for Two Staff Positions

President and CEO of the Maine Community Foundation