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What does it mean to be nonpartisan?
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Feb 1

Charitable nonprofits, also known as 501(c)(3)s, must remain non-partisan, but what does that actually mean? What you can't do Charitable nonprofits...

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Government Shutdown Updates: 2026
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Feb 1

Once again, the federal government has failed to pass the necessary spending bills in order to keep the entire government open and running. Unlike...

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Risk of a Partial Government Shutdown
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Jan 26

After the tragic killing of a second protester in Minnesota, Congress may be heading towards a partial federal government shutdown, as Senate...

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Know Your Rights - Resources for Nonprofit Employers + Employees
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Jan 16

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continues to increase operations in many locations, including here in Maine. All people in the United...

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MANP and Maine Community Foundation Launch Workforce Support Program for Small Nonprofits
Posted In: MANP News, Resource Development,
Date posted Dec 11

The Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP), in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) and KGA, is launching a free Employee...

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How Funders Can Respond to the Crises in Our Communities
Posted In: Nonprofit News + Trends, Resource Development,
Date posted Dec 2

MANP is pleased to share this guest post from the team at Maine Philanthropy Center outlining pathways to action for Giving Tuesday. We are...

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Report Shows Impact of Federal Executive Actions on Maine’s Nonprofits
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Dec 1

In early 2025, a series of federal executive actions created immediate upheaval for nonprofits through grant freezes, funding clawbacks, new...

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Getting it Done on Giving Tuesday: Easy Templates You Can Use
Posted In: Marketing + Communication, Resource Development,
Date posted Nov 25

We're one week out from Giving Tuesday! Our partners at National Council of Nonprofits have made it easy to post graphics and stories on social...

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Announcing Nonprofit Day at the State House Exhibitors for 2026
Date posted Nov 18

We are so pleased to announce the organizations that have been selected to exhibit at our annual Nonprofit Day at the State House! We had more than...

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Questions About Charitable Gaming (Raffles, etc.)?
Posted In: Resource Development,
Date posted Nov 5

Many nonprofits explore raffles as one avenue to raise money for their missions. This can be a fun and engaging strategy, but it is essential to...

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New Litigation: Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Nov 3

Our partners at the National Council of Nonprofits filed litigation today to protect nonprofit employees’ access to the Public Service Loan...

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NCN Files Lawsuit to Protect Access to Critical Food Assistance During Government Shutdown
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Oct 30

Updated 11/6 11/6 In a hearing today, a federal judge ordered the Administration to provide FULL SNAP benefits to households by tomorrow, November...

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