2026 Elections: How Maine Nonprofits Can Take Action
Zoom
Event Details
What does an election year mean for your nonprofit? How can your organization engage in the election while remaining nonpartisan? What broader issues are at stake?
Join MANP for the second part of our Advocacy Series, and get an overview of what’s at stake in the 2026 election in Maine and why it matters to nonprofits. We will answer common questions about what election-related activities nonprofits (and their staff and volunteers) can and cannot do, and we’ll leave plenty of time to answer your questions.
This virtual session will cover:
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Election law basics, including how to share basic election information
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Voter engagement, including Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts
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How to learn more about candidates’ positions on issues that matter to your mission
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Nonpartisan ways your nonprofit can help your people be well-informed voters this year
More Learning! You may also be interested in MANP Connects: Advocacy is Mission Work on September 18 and Nonprofit Advocacy 101: Why, What + How on September 23!
Thank you to the Onion Foundation for supporting this advocacy series.
For More Information:
Cost + Registration
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You are welcome to register for this event at no cost! 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.
A MANP login is required to register. Don't have a login yet? It's quick + easy! Find instructions here on how to create a login and link it to your organization or business.
Note: You do not have to be a MANP member to create a login.
- Participants will receive access information in the registration confirmation email as well as in reminder emails that will be sent one day and one hour prior to the live event.
- This session will be recorded and shared with registrants following the event.
- To cancel your registration, please email Learn@NonprofitMaine.org.
Accessibility
MANP is committed to ensuring all participants are accommodated at our events. If you have accessibility needs, please email us at Learn@NonprofitMaine.org with your request no fewer than 10 business days prior to the event.
About the Presenters
Lisa Prosienski is a political strategist who combines a unique blend of legal experience with two decades of expertise in elections, public policy, government, and advocacy.
Thoughtful and hands-on, Lisa specializes in election law, campaign finance, and nonprofit entities, advising clients on navigating the complex rules that govern elections, advocacy, and influence.
Before pursuing a career in law, Lisa's professional experiences included leading state and federal candidate campaigns, advising on ballot questions and policy issues, serving as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Pingree, advising major contributors, and bringing together major coalitions. She brings a valuable perspective and depth and breadth of experience to her clients, spanning law, advocacy, policy, and politics.
Scott Turcotte is the Advocacy Director for Democracy Maine and the League of Women Voters of Maine. Scott is a lifelong Mainer who lives in Winthrop with his wife and daughter. He has previously worked as an advocate in support of Maine’s immigrant community, led grassroots organizing efforts in support of federal voter rights legislation, led a number of voter education and registration campaigns, and worked for several years serving community members experiencing homelessness in Lewiston and Portland.