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Resources for Navigating Uncertainty + Crisis
Posted In: Financial Management, Governance + Leadership, Strategy + Planning,
Date posted Feb 7

We're hearing from many Maine nonprofits concerned about their ability to meet their mission in a rapidly changing context of executive orders and...

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Updates on Federal Grant Freeze
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Nonprofit News + Trends,
Date posted Jan 29

The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) sent a memo to federal agencies on the evening of January 27 ordering them to pause most of their...

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National Council of Nonprofits Files Suit to Block Attempt to Halt Essential Services
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Nonprofit News + Trends,
Date posted Jan 28

Update: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans. The administrative stay lasts until Monday...

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Updates on Executive Orders
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Jan 27

In his first week in office, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues. Some of the EOs won’t...

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Send a Message to Congress: Nonprofit Community Sign On Letter
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Jan 9

There is much at stake for charitable nonprofits as the 119th Congress gets busy on tax and spending priorities. Lawmakers will decide momentous...

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Paid Family Medical Leave FAQs
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Staff + Volunteer Teams,
Date posted Jan 2

In 2023, Governor Mills signed a budget that included the creation of a paid family and medical leave program, making Maine the 13th state to...

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Announcing Nonprofit Day at the State House Exhibitors for 2025
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Dec 18

We are so pleased to announce the 12 organizations that have been selected to exhibit at our annual Nonprofit Day at the State House! As you may...

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Updates on Sales Tax Exemption
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Financial Management,
Date posted Dec 16

Beginning January 1, 2025, all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Maine will be exempt from sales tax for mission-related purchases, but before...

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Update on HR 9495
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Legal,
Date posted Dec 12

Maine Association of Nonprofits is a member of the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN), and we share this message from NCN regarding H.R. 9495 (see...

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Post-Election Advocacy Actions
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Dec 9

Last week, newly elected members of the Maine legislature were sworn in and the 132nd session of the legislature officially began. Right now you...

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Give a Gift that Gives Twice!
Posted In: Nonprofit News + Trends,
Date posted Dec 3

If you're shopping for gifts, consider looking to your local nonprofits! When you purchase gifts from nonprofit organizations, you’re not only...

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Action Alert: Contact Rep. Jared Golden to vote No on H.R. 9495
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Nonprofit News + Trends,
Date posted Nov 18

For an update on H.R. 9495, see this post. This action alert from November 18 is now out of date. Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) is...

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