MANP Connects: From Vision to Space: Nonprofits Creating Physical Hubs in Maine
Zoom
Event Details
In this MANP Connects session, we’ll explore two distinct efforts to create shared physical spaces for nonprofits in Maine. We’ll hear from leaders behind The COMMUNITY: Maine’s Nonprofit Hub, developed by Heart of Maine United Way, and 72 Parris St. a future community space in Portland—both emerging examples of place-based collaboration designed to support nonprofits and community connection.
Our guests will share why they chose to invest in physical space, how nonprofits are included and using these places, and what they’ve learned along the way. This conversation will highlight practical insights, emerging opportunities, and the value of shared space for strengthening nonprofit work and relationships.
Cost + Registration
- $0-$15 for MANP Members + Nonmembers
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MANP Connects is remaining free in 2026! Optional donation revenue from our events supports the work we do on behalf of all nonprofits in Maine, and we welcome financial support from those who are able to provide it.
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- Register to receive access to the live event and to receive the recording + other resources in follow up.
About the Panelists
Matt Donahue serves as Vice President & Chief Impact Officer at Heart of Maine United Way, where he leads community impact strategy, cross-sector partnerships, and innovative initiatives that strengthen nonprofit capacity across the region. He is a driving force behind The COMMUNITY: Maine’s Nonprofit Hub, a shared physical space designed to foster collaboration, efficiency, and connection among nonprofits. Matt holds a BA in Public Management and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Maine and brings more than two decades of nonprofit leadership and volunteer experience to his work. He lives in Bangor with his family and is deeply committed to building strong, connected communities in Maine.
Maya French is a violinist and serves as Executive Director and Co-Artistic Director of Palaver Strings. Over the past decade, she has helped guide the ensemble’s artistic and organizational growth, expanding equitable opportunities for string players, music teachers, arts administrators, and other artistic collaborators while stewarding Palaver’s sustainable development through a shared leadership model. Maya has studied and performed at renowned institutions and festivals including Kronberg Academy, Tanglewood, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Bay Chamber Concerts’ Screen Door Festival, Orford Music Academy, Manchester Music Festival, and Kinhaven Music School. She is a graduate of the Boston University School of Music and is certified as a teacher of the Suzuki Violin Method as well as Music Learning Theory, an approach to early childhood music education. An active performer, Maya maintains a full season of chamber music and chamber orchestra engagements and is deeply committed to music as a catalyst for social change and community building.
Jonah Fertig-Burd, InterRooted