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.
Presented by The Center for Effective Philanthropy, this conversation will focus on the key opportunities and challenges of this moment for foundations and donors that seek to give to support racial equity.Read more
Private and public foundations can play an important role in policy change by engaging in advocacy themselves and funding their grantees to advocate on their issues. After this workshop, your foundation will have a clear understanding of the kinds of...Read more
This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation.Read more
As a philanthropic advisor, you provide important guidance for your clients seeking to make a social impact -- developing tools and vehicles for individuals and groups to create a better world. Your role is unique, and as Maine Philanthropy Center...Read more
Have you been in the field of philanthropy for less than three years? Do you want to connect with others in a similar phase of their career? Maine Philanthropy Center is excited to host a lightly facilitated lunchtime connect on Zoom. We'll connect and learn about each others work and experiences. We look forward to seeing you! 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
The Onion Foundation will hold online office hours in February for grantseekers to learn more about the foundation and have their questions answered. Program staff will give a brief overview about 2021 grant offerings and foundation priorities then potential applicants...Read more
The Onion Foundation will hold online office hours in February for grantseekers to learn more about the foundation and have their questions answered. Program staff will give a brief overview about 2021 grant offerings and foundation priorities then potential applicants...Read more
Join us for connection and conversation with other Arts and Culture Funders. Read more
Join PEAK Minnesota and Joy Persall, M.A. for a discussion on pursuing more equitable and just philanthropic systems.Read more
Presented by Decolonizing Wealth Project in partnership with the Schott Foundation for Public Education and The Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Where do white leaders in the sector find themselves and their leadership regarding racial justice in and outside of their organizations? Philanthropy remains so white, but progress has been made, and there have been some interesting learnings on the journey.Read more
Join us for our annual breakfast for CEO's and Executive Directors of philanthropic organizations previously called the CEO Breakfast.Read more
Join PEAK Grantmaking for this conversation about how, as change-makers within philanthropy, we must consider what actions we might take, utilizing the power we hold, to help the people of our nation participate in the process of truth, reconciliation, and healing, now and long-term.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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