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FAQ: Get on the Map Grants Reporting Template
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June 2015
A list of frequently asked questions related to the Candid template used to submit grants data for the Maine Grants Map (as part of the Get on the Map campaign).
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MPC Member Spotlight: Heather Harris of Kennebunk Savings
MPC asked Heather Harris, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Kennebunk Savings, six questions about her work in philanthropy in Maine. Here's what she said...
Good News in Philanthropy: Total U.S. Giving Hits 60-Year High
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06/29/2015
Americans gave an estimated $358.38 billion to charity in 2014, surpassing the peak last seen before the Great Recession, according to the 60th anniversary edition of Giving USA.
Ford Foundation Shifts Grant Making to Focus Entirely on Inequality
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06/11/2015
The Ford Foundation announced a sweeping overhaul, directing all its giving toward curbing financial, racial, gender, and other inequities and doubling the total it gives in the form of unrestricted grants for operating support.
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Investing In and Advocating For Access to Justice for Poor and Vulnerable Mainers
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 | 9:00am
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Public Policy: A Path to Greater Impact
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July 2015
The Public Policy Task Team proudly presents its report Public Policy: A Path to Greater Impact, containing conclusions and recommendations for how philanthropy in Maine might best advance our collective action in the public policy arena. The report summarizes the team's work over the past six months and outlines the promise, value proposition, definitions and parameters for philanthropic engagement. It also suggests a potential structure and process for working together and the role that the Maine Philanthropy Center might play. The MPC board reviewed and discussed the report in late June...
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MPC Member Spotlight: Heather Harris of Kennebunk Savings
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07/01/2015
Meet Heather Harris, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Kennebunk Savings. We asked Heather Harris six questions about her work in philanthropy in Maine. Read the full member spotlight to find out her biggest challenge, what she's most excited about in her work right now, and her favorite thing about summer in Maine!
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MPC Member Spotlight: Jay Espy of the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
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05/01/2015
Meet Jay Espy of the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation. We asked Jay six questions about his work in philanthropy in Maine. Read the full member spotlight to find out his biggest challenges, what's next for the Sewall Foundation, and what about his work would surprise people!
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MPC Member Spotlight: Jane's Trust
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07/31/2015
MPC asked Nancy B. Gardiner, Gioia Perugini, and Megan Briggs Reilly of Jane's Trust seven questions about their work in philanthropy in Maine. Here's what they said...
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Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2015 KIDS COUNT Report
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07/28/2015
According to the newly released report, Maine ranked 12th among the 50 states in overall child well-being.
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Yellow Light Breen to lead Maine Development Foundation
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07/29/2015
The Maine Development Foundation recently announced that Yellow Light Breen, former Bangor Savings Bank executive, has been appointed their new President and CEO.
Finding Meaning in Your Giving – Family Decision-Making
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 |
4:00pm to 6:00pm
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Steven Rowe to Head Maine Community Foundation
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07/15/2015
Steven Rowe, former state attorney general and Maine House speaker, to lead the Maine Community Foundation.
A Path to Greater Impact: The What and Why of Public Policy
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 |
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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A Path to Greater Impact: Moving from Ideas to Action
Thursday, September 17, 2015 |
10:00am to 11:00am
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