Through MPC’s programs and events, MPC funder, nonprofit, and consultant/advisor members come together to explore shared interests, learn from one another, and hear from local, regional, and national experts. Roundtables for corporate funders and family philanthropists are designed by members to address the specific needs and interests of those funders. Among the events bringing Maine Philanthropy Center's funder and nonprofit members together are MPC's Let's Talk About... programs and the biennial Philanthropy Partners Conference.
MPC seeks to create a community of shared inquiry characterized by mutual respect and trust. While networking is encouraged, we ask all participants to refrain from soliciting funds at MPC meetings and events.
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.Read more
With increasing calls for grantmakers to implement grantmaking practices that align with the current moment of crisis, organizational culture can play a big role in defining and holding in place process - and in how rapidly change is happening inside...Read more
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, international mass protests emerged and demands persist for racial justice and an end to policies rooted in racial discrimination. Calls for individuals and institutions to be anti-racist have increased. But what...Read more
Are you a grant manager or administrator at a grantmaking organization looking to find community? Maine Philanthropy Center is excited to open up a virtual space for those serving in the grants management role...Read more
COVID-19, racial justice, the recession -- these are just some of what philanthropy and your organizations are tackling right now.
Share what's happening with your organization and hear what's coming up for others at our annual (but delayed) network...Read more
When the COVID-19 crisis hit, many grantmakers suspended or delayed their reporting requirements for grants that had been awarded. Many others shifted project grants to general operating support with just an email to their grantee. Are these practices that should...Read more
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.Read more
Join the Blue Sky Funders Forum, the Maine Environmental Funders Network and the Maine Philanthropy Center for a virtual convening on September 8, 9, and 10 to learn, network, and collaborate around opportunities to advance safe, meaningful outdoor experiences for all, and to rebuild healthier communities.Read more
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.Read more
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