Maine Philanthropy Center

Recent News

Friday, February 25, 2022

As the escalating Ukraine humanitarian crisis continues to unfold, MPC will be sharing resources to learn and take actions to support the people impacted by this crisis.

Friday, July 1, 2022

TD launches 5th TD Ready Challenge focused on equity-based solutions for climate change

$10 million in grants to be awarded to organizations in Canada and the U.S.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

NCOA recognizes exceptional service for older adults

The award winners continued to support older adults during a second pandemic year, helped them fend off financial scams, and were instrumental in creating tools and programs for aging well.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Point32Health recognized as one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the Country

Point32Health named to The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to volunteer service.

Monday, June 27, 2022

Preble Street seeks Private Grants Director

The Private Grants Director leads and manages the full scope of private grants lifecycle activities and is a collaborative partner with program and agency management in planning and executing the agency’s overall funding strategy.

Full Position Description and Application

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 30, 2022 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Partner Event: Centering Equity through Flexible, Reliable Funding

Join this session to learn more about moving to action with GEO’s new publication, Centering Equity through Flexible, Reliable Funding, which delves into the history of philanthropy and explores ways to center equity through our funding practices.

Monday, July 11, 2022 -

2:00pm to 3:00pm

Community Centric Fundraising Maine Chapter

Join this group of Maine nonprofit leaders as they connect with one another, share learnings, and to investigate the 10 principles of CCF.

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 -

10:30am to 12:00pm

July 2022 Grant Research Tutorial

MPC grant research tutorials are now virtual! Learn the fundamentals of foundation grant research and get hands-on experience and instruction using both the Directory of Maine Grantmakers and the Foundation Directory Online. Come away with the knowledge and tools to discover which funders are most likely to fund your organization.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 -

12:00pm to 1:00pm

Spotlight on Compensation: Calculating a Living Wage

Join this free, virtual lunch & learn with Professor Amy Glasmeier, architect of the MIT Living Wage Calculator, to learn about a tool that can help nonprofit employers compare wages, set wages, form policy around wage rates, create competitive human resource programs, and stand out among their peers.

Thursday, July 14, 2022 -

2:00pm to 3:30pm

Partner Event: Making the Case for Trust Based Philanthropy - Part 2

The second in this two-part learning series will focus on how to cultivate the internal support needed for this work of bringing your organization’s values and practices into deeper alignment.

Thursday, July 21, 2022 -

2:00pm to 4:00pm

Maine Food Funders Network Meeting

This is a newer funder network made of foundations, CDFIs and loan funds, credit unions and banks, organizations that regrant funding, philanthropy supporting organizations, Department of Agriculture and Forestry and the USDA.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 -

8:30am to 9:30am

Partner Event: AFP-NNE Maine Regional Connect

Join this event to connect on Zoom with fundraising professionals to talk shop and share successes and challenges in an informal, friendly setting.

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