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A Checklist for Protecting Your Organization
Posted In: Financial Management, Governance + Leadership, Legal, Nonprofit Management, Strategy + Planning,
Date posted Apr 29

Many nonprofit organizations are shaken by the administration’s criminal investigation of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and news that...

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Legislative Updates as Session Comes to a Close
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Apr 13

The 132nd Maine Legislature’s short session statutorily must end on April 15, 2026, and these past few weeks have been a race to pass a...

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Maine Nonprofits Invited to Strengthen Sector-Wide Workforce Data
Posted In: Equity, MANP News, Nonprofit News + Trends,
Date posted Apr 9

The Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) has launched a Survey on Nonprofit Wages and Benefits in Northern New England, now open through May 22,...

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MANP Applauds Court Decision Upholding Nonprofit Protections
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Nonprofit Management,
Date posted Mar 31

MANP joins our national network of state nonprofit associations in applauding a federal court decision dismissing a proposed legal settlement that...

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Help Keep Nonprofits Safe
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Mar 30

No community in our state should have to choose between gathering and feeling safe. Houses of worship and nonprofits across Maine have faced...

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Nonprofits Get It Done — Join the Campaign!
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, MANP News, Marketing + Communication,
Date posted Mar 23

Join us in the Nonprofits Get It Done Campaign and help shine a spotlight on the essential work happening in your community.

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Help Desk FAQ: What Do I Need to Know About Nonprofit Raffles?
Posted In: Resource Development,
Date posted Mar 13

Raffles can be a fun and effective way for nonprofit organizations to engage the public and raise funds to support the organization’s cause....

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Major Changes to Federal Grant Eligibility - Public Comment Now Open
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Mar 3

The General Services Administration (GSA) has proposed requiring all federal grantees, including nonprofits, state, local, and Tribal government,...

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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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