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Updates on Sales Tax Exemption
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Financial Management,
Date posted Dec 16

Beginning January 1, 2025, all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Maine will be exempt from sales tax for mission-related purchases, but before...

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Update on HR 9495
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Legal,
Date posted Dec 12

Maine Association of Nonprofits is a member of the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN), and we share this message from NCN regarding H.R. 9495 (see...

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Post-Election Advocacy Actions
Posted In: Advocacy + Government,
Date posted Dec 9

Last week, newly elected members of the Maine legislature were sworn in and the 132nd session of the legislature officially began. Right now you...

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Give a Gift that Gives Twice!
Posted In: Nonprofit News + Trends,
Date posted Dec 3

If you're shopping for gifts, consider looking to your local nonprofits! When you purchase gifts from nonprofit organizations, you’re not only...

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Federal Judge Invalidates Federal Overtime Salary Threshold Increase
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Financial Management, Legal,
Date posted Nov 18

Last Friday, a federal district judge invalidated the Labor Department's overtime rule. The ruling applies to the higher salary level test that went...

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Action Alert: Contact Rep. Jared Golden to vote No on H.R. 9495
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Nonprofit News + Trends,
Date posted Nov 18

For an update on H.R. 9495, see this post. This action alert from November 18 is now out of date. Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) is...

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30+ Ways to Foster Workplace Wellbeing
Posted In: Staff + Volunteer Teams,
Date posted Nov 12

Does your organization's benefits package and employee experience align with your nonprofit's values? Centering wellbeing in your practices and...

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Native American Heritage Month: Resources for Learning + Solidarity
Posted In: Equity,
Date posted Nov 8

November is National Native American Heritage Month and an important call to learn about, support, and amplify Indigenous communities and...

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Nonprofit Help Desk FAQ: Annual Filing Requirements
Posted In: Financial Management, Resource Development,
Date posted Nov 1

Nonprofits often wonder what types of reports they need to file with the government. Here are the three most common filings to have on your...

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Federal Funding Available to Support Nonprofits at Risk of Terrorist or Extermist Violence
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Nonprofit News + Trends, Strategy + Planning,
Date posted Oct 29

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program - National Security Supplemental (NSGP-NSS) is providing $210 million in funding for eligible nonprofit...

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Did you know about this source for low-cost supplies?
Posted In: Advocacy + Government, Financial Management, Technology,
Date posted Oct 21

February 2025 Update: Maine Surplus has a 50% off furniture sale for Maine nonprofits and other qualifying organizations from February 18 - March...

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Prepare for 2025: Tax Savings Options for the Maine Association of Nonprofits Members
Posted In: Financial Management, Staff + Volunteer Teams,
Date posted Oct 15

All employers, including nonprofits, are required to fund unemployment benefits but did you know that the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) of...

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