Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP)

Please join us in welcoming Diana Jagde (she/her) as MANP’s new Marketing and Development Manager! With a career rooted in Maine's nonprofit sector, she has a deep understanding of mission-driven work and a #passion for helping organizations drive positive change. Diana is dedicated to building meaningful #connections between organizations, their supporters, and the broader #community—and is excited to connect nonprofits and nonprofit champions with MANP’s #network and #resources. https://lnkd.in/eDQEG44w #MANP #Team #NonprofitMaine

Catch up on March’s #MANP #Connects! Get inspired by the power of collaboration and the impact organizations can have when they join forces to further their unique missions while working toward a common goal. View the recording here - https://lnkd.in/eTee8wxz Thank you to our special guests for sharing their insights: - Kyle Warnock – QueerlyME - Lydia Coburn – Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust - Destie Hohman Sprague – Maine Women's Lobby Special thanks to our MANP Connects Sponsor, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. #NonprofitMaine #Connection #Conversation #Community

For the last two months, Maine #nonprofits have faced volatility, uncertainty, and extraordinary challenges due to federal executive actions. Join MANP on Monday, March 31st at 12pm for the latest information on what we’re hearing from our national partners, peers in other states, and on the ground in #Maine. This forum will give participants an opportunity to ask questions and share experiences that will help us all gain insights and support for moving forward. Sign up here - https://lnkd.in/eqP-avy4 #MANP #NonprofitMaine #CommunityForum #ExecutiveActions

Last week, several members of our team at #MANP joined leaders, advocates, and changemakers at Equity Forward: Creating a Just World Together. Being in a space dedicated to bold conversations about #leadership, #advocacy, and systems change was both inspiring and urgent. We’re grateful for the insights, connections, and tools we gained and feel energized to continue advocating for and empowering nonprofits across Maine. Thank you, TSNE, for this incredible opportunity! #Equity #NonprofitMaine #ThrowbackThursday

ATTN Executive Directors: Are you interested in MANP’s Leadership Institute for Executive Directors? Learn more about this professional development opportunity at our upcoming Info Session on Wednesday, April 2, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. ✨Sign up here https://lnkd.in/eGPpSP5F The Leadership Institute runs from September 2025 through May 2026, featuring in-person retreats at the stunning Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park, private #coaching, virtual sessions, and a supportive #peer network that lasts well beyond graduation. ✨Read more here https://lnkd.in/gukx2s8u #NonprofitLeaders #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveDirectors #Professionaldevelopment #Maine

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This Friday we're hosting our March MANP Connects event - and we're continuing our focus on collaboration! We're excited to welcome three fantastic panelists who will lead a conversation about how impactful organizations can be when they come together to work toward a common goal. ➡️ Lydia Coburn (she/her) is driven by a deep passion for connecting with others and fostering resilience in individuals, communities, and organizations. Since joining the Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust in 2021, Lydia has found joy in relationship building and storytelling, blending her love for the environment, local food, and community engagement. ➡️ Destie Hohman Sprague (she/her) joined the Maine Women’s Lobby in 2020, after 11 years at the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault. She has focused her career on the belief that all people’s voices and experiences have a place in shaping our democracy, and that policy can change lives and help create thriving communities. ➡️ Kyle Warnock (any pronouns) has dedicated his career to fostering community belonging and accessibility across Maine. He is an American Sign Language Interpreter, the Executive Director and Founder of Queerly ME, and a documentary photographer. Across his many fields of work, Kyle is guided by his passion of resource sharing, interpersonal connection, and storytelling. Please join us! https://lnkd.in/e4SRPXW4

Nonprofits are the heart of social change, but without the right team in place, it can be tough to achieve your mission. Attracting and retaining passionate talent, providing employee support, and fostering an inclusive environment are all essential to creating lasting impact. We’re excited to share UST’s latest eBook, People First: Strategies for Retaining and Supporting Nonprofit Employees. Download your free copy today to discover practical strategies that can strengthen your nonprofit’s workforce and help you fulfill your mission: https://lnkd.in/gZpt4QJ8

The National Council of Nonprofits is hosting a free webinar this afternoon that will provide valuable insight and actionable steps for nonprofits that have been impacted by blocks to federal funding and attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. You can register to attend live or request a recording. More details and links in the post below.

Deadline extension: Make your voice heard before March 14th by completing the Nonprofit Finance Fund's 2025 State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey: https://lnkd.in/eABAbJGy