Nonprofit Day at the State House
All you need to know to prepare for June 6th!
Thank you for being part of Nonprofit Day 2023 and joining us to:
- build readiness to engage fully in the formation of public policy that impacts the communities you serve
- increase policymaker awareness of nonprofits and our vital contributions to Maine’s economy and way of life
- strengthen relationships between nonprofit leaders and public officials
Thank you to our Nonprofit Day Sponsor!
We've created a handy checklist to help you prepare for and make the most of Nonprofit Day!
Nonprofit Day Agenda
Below is a snapshot of the day's schedule. Check back for more speaker updates!
8:30am | Arrivals, Breakfast + Networking (Hall of Flags) |
9:15am | Welcome + Opening Remarks (Hall of Flags) |
10:15am - 11:00am |
Participants will attend one: Nonprofit Advocacy Panel: Tips for Lobbying at the State House (Welcome Center) |
11:15am - 12:00pm |
Participants will attend one: Panel Conversation: Engaging the Media to Tell Your Story (Hall of Flags) |
12:15pm - 12:30pm |
Closing Remarks + Call to Action for Maine Nonprofits (Hall of Flags) |
Getting to the State House
- Directions to the State House in Augusta
- Free Parking at the State House
- State House Entry Screening
- Accessibility at the State House
MANP is committed to ensuring all guests are accommodated. If you have accessibility needs, please email Kelly McCormack at KMcCormack@NonprofitMaine.org with your request.
Who Else is Coming?
Plan your networking (or carpooling) in advance! Check out the most recent list of Nonprofit Day registrants. You'll be in good company!
Collective Well-Being Guidelines
MANP offers these collective well-being guidelines for in-person events to support, as much as possible, a safe environment, physically, mentally, and emotionally. We understand that responsibility is shared among meeting organizers, event venues and attendees, and recognize that we all have a role to play in creating a safe, healthy space.
Other Ways to Engage on Nonprofit Day and Beyond
- Spread the word about the value of the nonprofit sector via media and social media. Review our Frames That Work toolkit and our Adding Up Impact report for tools and content to spread the word about the vital work of the nonprofit sector.
- Submit an op-ed or letter to the editor, or encourage a board member or other volunteer to do so and highlight their experience with your nonprofit. Our Frames That Work toolkit includes a sample op-ed (See Op-Ed Writing: Tips and Tricks from the Op/Ed Project)
- Engage your board in your advocacy. Check out the Stand for Your Mission campaign and take advantage of their tools and resources.
Questions? We're here to help!
Get in touch with Mary Alice Scott, MANP's Public Affairs Manager, at MAScott@NonprofitMaine.org.
