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MANP Connects Summit: From Problem-Solving to Possibility

MANP Connects Summit: From Problem-Solving to Possibility

Friday, November 15, 2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

Are you in need of some inspiration for a positive future? Are you craving connection with others who share your values and vision for Maine communities? These last few years, the nonprofit ecosystem has been rising to challenge after challenge under enormous pressure. If we continue with business as usual, the sustainability of our teams, organizations, and communities is at stake.

So, what can we do about it? MANP believes that by bringing people, ideas, and resources together, nonprofits will collectively be more strategic, creative, and courageous.

In November, MANP is gathering our network to explore ways to shift from problem-solving to possibility and to envision how we can advance the public good together. We’ll talk about the future we want and what our partners need to know to help us get there. After the Summit, MANP will disseminate a summary of our collective insights with the funders, decision makers and community partners who share our commitment to building prosperous, resilient Maine communities.

Whether you are a nonprofit leader or a community partner, YOU are part of Maine’s community-centered ecosystem and we welcome you to join us in building our collective strength to speak truth to power, learn from one another, and identify ways to empower our network to create transformative, equitable change.

Participants will:

  • Connect with nonprofit peers and partners to discuss possibilities and solutions
  • Discuss what it will take to achieve our collective vision for the sector
  • Build momentum to advance change together

Intended Audience

Nonprofit professionals, board members and partners from government, philanthropy and the business community.

Tabatha Caso
Tabatha Caso Executive Director Eastern Area Agency on Aging
John Clark
John Clark Program Coordinator Maine Association of Nonprofits
Mary Cloutier
Mary Cloutier Office Coordinator Maine Association of Nonprofits
Carissa Daniels
Carissa Daniels Finance Director Maine Mineral & Gem Museum
Nancy DellaMattera
Nancy DellaMattera Independant Contractor Unaffiliated
Melissa Denbow
Melissa Denbow VP Community Experience Manager Machias Savings Bank
Sara Devlin
Sara Devlin Executive Director Bangor Area Comprehensive Transportation System (BACTS)
Liz Fickett
Liz Fickett Grants and Scholarships Dir Maine Community Foundation
Julia Gray
Julia Gray Executive Director Wilson Museum
Thomas Grogan
Thomas Grogan Workforce Development Specialist New Ventures Maine
Lisa Hallee
Lisa Hallee Hallee Group LLC
Jennifer Hutchins
Jennifer Hutchins Executive Director Maine Association of Nonprofits
Martin Kasongo
Martin Kasongo LISUNGI ASSISTANCE NONPROFIT Maine Association of Nonprofits
Sonya LaCoute-Dana
Sonya LaCoute-Dana Wabanaki Community Partner Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Jodi Martin
Jodi Martin Executive Director give IT. get IT
Nat May
Nat May Arts Program Officer Onion Foundation
Peter Montano
Peter Montano Director PGM LLC
James Murphy
James Murphy Development Director Educate Maine
Patrick Myers
Patrick Myers Executive Director Center Theatre for the Performing Arts
Molly O'Connell
Molly O'Connell Assistant Director Maine Association of Nonprofits
Suzi Pond
Suzi Pond Founder Redbird Media Group
Suzan Prendergast
Suzan Prendergast Executive Director Bangor Humane Society
Kathryn Ravenscraft
Kathryn Ravenscraft Director of Development Bangor Humane Society
Kate Raymond
Kate Raymond Database Manager Midcoast Conservancy
Katrina Ruffner
Katrina Ruffner Director of Education Maine Association of Nonprofits
Jeanmarie Russell
Jeanmarie Russell Wilson Museum
Erika Sanger
Erika Sanger Executive Director Opera House Arts
Betsy Sawyer-Manter
Betsy Sawyer-Manter Executive Director SeniorsPlus
Sarah Schechter
Sarah Schechter Owner SRS Events
Alyssa Schoppee
Alyssa Schoppee Development Director Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program
Mary Alice Scott
Mary Alice Scott Public Affairs Manager Maine Association of Nonprofits
Jackie Shannon
Jackie Shannon Scholarship Manager Maine Community Foundation
Janet Smith
Janet Smith Executive Director New Ventures Maine
Holly Taylor
Holly Taylor Program Associate Onion Foundation
3 Other Registered Attendees
MANP Connects Summit Agenda

8:00am    Doors open for networking + light breakfast
9:00am    Welcome
9:15am    Panel Conversation
10:15am  Break
10:30am  Facilitated table conversations
11:30am  Large group share-out
12:00pm  Event concludes

Tickets + Information
  • $75 for MANP Members + Nonmembers 
    • After 11/1: $100 for MANP Members + Nonmembers
  • Discounts for teams! $10 off each additional registration from the same organization
  • Scholarships available for MANP members! Prior to registering, email your scholarship request to Learn@NonprofitMaine.org and be sure to include your name and organization.
  • Participants will receive additional event logistics in the registration confirmation email as well as in reminder emails that will be sent one week and one day prior to the live event.
  • Review our Event Cancellation Policies for in-person events.
  • Breakfast items will accommodate various dietary needs
  • If you require additional accommodations at this event, please e-mail us as soon as possible so we can ensure your needs are met.
  • MANP offers these collective well-being guidelines for in-person events to support, as much as possible, a safe environment, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Accessibility 

MANP is committed to ensuring all participants are accommodated at our events. If you have accessibility needs, please email us at Learn@NonprofitMaine.org with your request no fewer than 10 business days prior to the event.

MANP Connects Summit Sponsor

Lead Sponsor

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Partner Sponsors

Sponsorship opportunities available! If you’re interested in sponsoring the MANP Connects Summit, learn more here.