Together for Good: Maine's Nonprofit Gathering
University of Southern Maine - Abromson Center
88 Bedford StreetPortland, ME 04101-1950
United States
* Registration open until 12/3/25 at 3:00 PM (EST)
Together for Good: Maine’s Nonprofit Gathering
Designed to connect, support, and inspire the people powering Maine’s mission-driven work.
Maine’s nonprofit sector is rich with experience, insight, and creativity—and this gathering is about tapping into that collective well to imagine what’s possible, together. Through reflection, meaningful discussions and collaborative learning, we’ll practice the skills that sustain our work and recharge so we can become a stronger, more connected sector. You’ll leave equipped with strategies to use and share—producing ripple effects that propel collaboration and strengthen the collective capacity of Maine’s nonprofit community.
"The purpose of this event is to tend to the roots of how we work together and to support, inspire and strengthen the heart of Maine nonprofits - the people." ~Katrina Ruffner, MANP Director of Education.
Throughout the day, participants will move through a thoughtfully designed experience that blends structured discussions with informal moments for connection and reflection.
The agenda features dynamic plenaries, peer-led breakout conversations, dedicated time for networking, and a live MANP Connects panel to wrap up the day.
Full Day Registration MANP Connects Standalone Ticket
This isn’t your typical conference where you sit back and take notes—it’s an active, participatory, supportive gathering where your voice matters and your experience contributes to something bigger.
Thank you 2025 Sponsors!
Together for Good: Maine’s Nonprofit Gathering would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
These community-minded organizations have invested in connection, collaboration, and renewal—fueling the ideas and relationships that power Maine’s nonprofits and the people behind them. Their partnership helps make this unique event inspiring and impactful for hundreds of nonprofit changemakers from across the state.
We are deeply grateful for their generous support.
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Want to join our partners in supporting Maine’s nonprofit community?
Questions? Contact Diana at djagde@nonprofitmaine.org
This isn’t your typical conference where you sit back and take notes—it’s an active, participatory, supportive gathering where your voice matters and your experience contributes to something bigger.
More details will be added as they become available.
- 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM: Registration, Coffee + Mingle
- 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM: Plenary Opening
- 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM: Peer-Led Discussions
- 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Restore & Explore Sessions
- 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM: Lunch
- 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM: Peer-Led Discussions
- 2:30 PM: Registration Opens for MANP Connects Only Ticket Holders
- 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: MANP Connects: Collaboration for Good Panel (included in full-day registration, or available as a standalone ticket)
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Networking Reception
Together for Good will open with a State of the Sector overview by MANP’s Executive Director Jennifer Hutchins, setting the stage for a collaborative process facilitated by Bob Wright and Corinne Eisenman. Using an open format, they will help us all co-create the agenda in real time — surfacing the issues that matter most, sharing ideas and innovations, and discovering actionable ways to move forward together.
Corinne Eisenman
Corinne is a facilitator, trainer, coach, and consultant with 30 years of experience. As a coach, she guides individuals and teams through changing landscapes, both external and internal. Corinne works with clients to clarify passion and purpose, increase self-awareness and resilience, and create more authentic connection in both professional and personal settings. She supports clients in navigating their choices, transitions, and stress with grace and curiosity.
As a consultant and trainer, Corinne draws from a depth of personal leadership and teaching experience. Her dynamic, interactive approach engages clients and inspires collaboration and exploration. Clients gain actionable tools and skill sets as well as an experiential understanding of the “why” behind them. Corinne focuses on alignment of core values, effective and supportive communication, and a systems approach to creating sustainable work cultures and high-quality deliverables.
Through her business, Contact Coaching and Consulting, Corinne works with a spectrum of non-profit and private business profiles, from start-up entrepreneurial ventures to well-established business entities. She is also a team coach for Cornell Executive MBA programs and a Senior Lead Facilitator for the Cornell Team and Leadership Center. She is honored to partner with the Maine Association of Nonprofits, supporting leaders in diverse service areas.
Corinne loves being outdoors and often brings aspects of the natural world into her coaching practice. She is a CTI trained coach, drawing on models including Positive Intelligence and Mental Fitness, DISC, and Emotional Intelligence. Corinne enjoys singing, wildlife tracking, and gardening in Mid-Coast Maine and the Finger Lakes of New York.
Bob Wright
Bob is an organization development consultant, leadership coach and master facilitator committed to helping organizations clarify and realize their missions, and to encouraging employees to bring more of who they are to what they do. In his role as a principal with the Maine-based Panta Rei Consulting, Bob actively serves clients throughout the U.S. and around the globe.
Bob has designed and implemented leadership development and organizational planning initiatives throughout North America, Asia, Europe and Africa. He also works with state and local governments, corporations, schools and nonprofit organizations on quality management, work systems redesign, strategic and business planning, and community-building efforts. Among his clients are 3M, Boston College, Bose Corporation, Central Vermont Community Action, Child, Inc., Children and Families First, Christiana Care Health Services, Daimler AG, the Delaware Healthcare Commission, The Economic Commission for Africa, the National Forest Service, the National Institutes of Health, Nemours Health and Prevention Services, the Peace Corps, the Smithsonian Institution, the Student Conservation Association, the United Nations, and the YMCA.
Bob holds a Master’s degree in Management from the School for International Training, with a concentration on organization behavior, and a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Intercultural Communication. He is trained in systems thinking, experiential education, action learning, the use of numerous psychometric assessments, conflict mediation, visual systems facilitation, and in Gestalt psychology. He holds a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential from the International Coaching Federation. His other interests include poetry, woodworking and sailing.
MANP Connects: Collaborating for Good
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM at Together for Good in Portland
What does true collaboration look like for Maine’s nonprofits today? Through an interactive conversation with community leaders who are redefining partnership, trust, and collective impact, we’ll uncover practical insights into what makes collaboration succeed—and what can hold it back.
From mergers and co-leadership models to grassroots coalitions and cross-sector alliances, our panelists will share real-world lessons on aligning values, fostering trust, and sustaining collective energy.
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Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, partnering across sectors, or passionate about community impact, the MANP Connects session will spark new ideas and meaningful connections for working together toward the greater good.
Together for Good registration includes admission to MANP Connects.
Want to attend MANP Connects without joining the full Together for Good gathering?
Following the panel, all registrants are invited to a networking reception from 4:30-6:00 PM!
Meet the Panelists!
Jeannette Andre, President & CEO of Maine Philanthropy Center
Jeannette Andre (she/her) has served as the President & CEO of Maine Philanthropy Center since 2019. As an experienced leader with over a decade of work in the nonprofit and philanthropy field, Jeannette brings a deep commitment to equity to her work. In her role at MPC, she is committed to centering humanity, cultivating authentic relationships, and advocating for a sector that leads with love.
In addition to her role at MPC, Jeannette serves on the board of CEI, Inc. and the steering committee for the Maine Economic Development Strategy. She graduated from the University of Florida and holds a certificate in nonprofit management from the Institute of Nonprofit Management & Leadership.
When she's not at MPC, you can find her taking on a house project that is too big, admiring the magic of her garden, or adventuring with her wild, thoughtful, and funny family.
Marpheen Chann, Executive Director & Founder of Khmer Maine
Marpheen Chann is an award-winning author, writer, thinker, advocate, and speaker. His memoir, Moon in Full, won the bronze IPPY Award for LGBTQ Nonfiction and was a finalist for the Maine Literary Awards and The Eric Hoffer Book Award. He became the first Cambodian American-elected official in Maine in 2021 when he was elected as an At-Large Charter Commissioner for the City of Portland, Maine, and served 5 years in Portland's Planning Board from 2020-2025.
Marpheen Chann lives in Portland, Maine. He works in the nonprofit and advocacy sector as Executive Director and Founder of Khmer Maine and a consultant. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Southern Maine, a law degree from the University of Maine School of Law, and a certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School.
Hallie Herz, Co-director / Canoe nerd, Kindling Collective
A paddler, hiker, runner, skier, baker, goofball, and big dreamer, Hallie can teach you how to bake cinnamon buns over coals, write a poem, eat like a dinosaur, or stand on your head in a canoe. They are a registered Maine Guide who taught middle and high school humanities for 10 years and have led backcountry canoeing and backpacking trips since 2007. Hallie helps make sure Kindling Collective's trips run safely and smoothly and never forgets to pack the glitter. They grew up in Damariscotta, Maine.
Glenn Prickett, President & CEO of Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Glenn Prickett joined the Gulf of Maine Research Institute as President & CEO in September 2023. He has served in a variety of environmental leadership roles over the course of his 35-year career, working across NGOs, government agencies, volunteer organizations, and the private sector.
Prickett most recently held the position of President & CEO at the World Environment Center, an organization that promotes sustainable development in Europe, Latin America, and North America. Before that, Prickett served in roles at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Conservation International, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. He has also held board positions with several nonprofits, including his service as co-chair at the Keystone Policy Center and strategic planning chair at the Woodwell Climate Research Center.
Throughout his career, Prickett has focused on climate change, leading projects related to greenhouse gas mitigation in various sectors like energy, forestry, and agriculture. He has also been involved in corporate partnerships for climate resilience and adaptation. Prickett's prior marine-related work includes projects focused on fisheries policy, coastal flood insurance, and natural infrastructure.
Thank you to all of our panelists for sharing their wisdom!
About MANP Connects
Launched in April 2020 at the start of the pandemic, MANP Connects has always been a space to come together, share resources, feel supported, and get inspired. Since then, we’ve hosted over 50 virtual chats and two live events featuring 100+ speakers from the nonprofit sector, philanthropy, government, and the business community.
Registration Options
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MANP Connects Only - Member (All Member Types)
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$45.00 |
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MANP Connects Only - Non-Member
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$65.00 |
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Pay it Forward
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FREE Donation |
Getting There
Venue
Parking
Free on-site parking is available for all attendees. MANP will be sending out additional information closer to the event to register for free parking.
Electric vehicle charging is available on campus for a small fee. More information
Public Transportation
University of Southern Maine is regularly served by Greater Portland METRO Routes 4 and Husky Line.
