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MANP Advocacy Network

The threats to nonprofit autonomy, tax-exemptions, and charitable giving incentives have increased over the past decade and to answer these threats and be positioned to act on opportunities, MANP has stepped up our advocacy on behalf of all nonprofits in the state, and our Advocacy Network are critical partners in ensuring staffing and resources for this essential work.

Advocacy Network Benefits

An optional add-on to regular membership dues, the Advocacy Network will provide you with:

  • Insider Information: In-depth legislative updates, calls to action, and ears and eyes on the ground in Augusta on behalf of the nonprofit sector;
  • Access to Experience: MANP's staff and partners have decades of experience at the State House and in D.C. and can connect members to resources and advice.
  • Networking: MANP hosts regular virtual "huddles" during the legislative session to share updates and workshop strategy, and offers other programming exclusive to Advocacy Network members. 
  • Visibility: Your organization will be promoted regularly as part of the Advocacy Network on our website, in our newsletters, and in advocacy programming. 

Advocacy Network Members

The following organizations are investing in MANP's efforts to amplify nonprofit voices, challenges, and contributions to our elected officials in Augusta and D.C.

Alliance for Addiction and Mental Health Services
Avesta Housing
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Catholic Charities Maine
Cultural Alliance of Maine
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Friends of Casco Bay
Good Shepherd Food Bank
Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Kennebec Behavioral Health
Maine Association for Community Service Providers
Maine Audubon
Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Maine Community Action Partnership
Maine Public
Natural Resources Council of Maine
The Nature Conservancy
Onion Foundation
Penquis
Pine Tree Society
Portland Museum of Art
Preble Street
SeniorsPlus
Shalom House
Spurwink
Sweetser
United Way of Southern Maine
Woodfords Family Services

Join the Advocacy Network!

Advocacy Network membership runs concurrently with your regular MANP membership. Organizations that join the Advocacy Network make an additional investment beyond their membership dues.

Beginning in 2026, we will be reducing the cost of joining our Advocacy Network (currently $500) so that more organizations can tap into this information and support!

Annual Operating Expenses Advocacy Network Annual Cost
Under $25,000 $40
$25,000 - $99,999 $50
$100,000-$249,999 $100
$250,000 - $499,999 $175
$500,000 - $999,999 $250
$1 Million - $2 Million $300
$2 Million+ $400

If you have questions, or would like to join, please contact MANP's Advocacy Director, Mary Alice Scott, at MAScott@NonprofitMaine.org.