An Event Co-Created With You
Maine’s nonprofit sector is strongest when we learn from one another, build trust across organizations, and create space for shared problem-solving. Together for Good 2026 is a statewide gathering designed to do just that.
YOU are invited to join nonprofit staff, board members, volunteers, and community partners from across Maine for a full day of connection, reflection, and collaborative learning that centers the realities nonprofit teams are navigating every day. Together, we’ll explore the real-time challenges facing our sector, surface practical strategies, and foster the relationships that make long-term impact possible.
Throughout the day, we will:
- Connect across Maine’s nonprofit community to build relationships and strengthen networks
- Learn from peer experience and collective wisdom
- Explore shared challenges and emerging opportunities in the sector
- Surface practical ideas, strategies, and next steps to take back into organizations
- Strengthen our capacity to adapt, collaborate, and respond to change together
Participants will leave with concrete ideas, renewed connections, and next steps to carry forward in their work.
In a time of ongoing change and complexity, Together for Good creates space to step back from urgency, reconnect with purpose, and cultivate the relationships that sustain Maine’s nonprofit ecosystem.
Agenda
This full-day gathering is intentionally designed to move beyond siloed work and create structured opportunities for meaningful exchange across roles, geographies, and lived experiences. Main programming will run from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with space for networking before and after.
The day will begin with time to arrive, settle, register, and network. The morning programming will include an inspiring national speaker (announcement coming very soon!) and peer-facilitated breakout discussions with topics determined that day by participants through a dynamic, structured process based on Open Space. We know this format will be new to some participants - it excites us because designing the day around this model means sharing the power to determine what conversations are centered, and aligns with our values of equity, courage, and collaboration.
After lunch, participants will continue to deepen conversations and reflect on the individual and collective action steps we can take to carry forward the ideas, learnings, and energy from the day. We’ll end with a networking reception to keep the connection going!
A detailed agenda will be available closer to the event date.
Pricing
Nonprofit members are encouraged to choose the registration pricing option that is meaningful to and possible for you and/or your organization. Some pricing options have limited availability.
In addition to the pricing options listed here, we have a limited number of full and partial scholarships available.
If cost would be a barrier to attending, please email us at Learn@NonprofitMaine.org to request a scholarship. No application is required.
Nonprofit Members
If your organization is able to do so, we recommend and appreciate choosing this tier. This ticket price reflects a 25% member discount off the full event cost and is what we would charge all members in the absence of a sliding scale.
This discounted ticket option is intended for member organizations for which higher pricing would present a barrier, but which can afford to cover a portion of the cost.
This discounted ticket option is for member nonprofits who would not be able to attend at another pricing level, but are able to contribute to the ticket cost. This option is also appropriate if traveling more than two hours one way to attend the event.
Non-Member Nonprofits & Business Members
This ticket reflects the full cost of attending the event.
Due to limited space, we are not offering tickets to for-profit organizations who are non-members. Learn more about becoming a business member.
Venue + Accessibility
Hilton Garden Inn - Auburn Lewiston Riverwatch
14 Great Falls PlazaAuburn, ME 04210
Accessibility
MANP strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. More information regarding accessibility will be provided here as it becomes available.
To request an accommodation or for questions about accessibility, please contact Learn@NonprofitMaine.org. Please reach out as soon as possible and ideally by October 29th, given scheduling requirements of accessibility partners. After this date, please still reach out and we will explore how we can best support your needs.
Parking
Free on-site parking is available for all attendees. MANP will be sending out additional information closer to the event regarding parking specifics.
Electric vehicle charging is available within walking distance of the venue.
Public Transportation
Public transportation to the venue is available through multiple local CityLink routes as well as the regional LAP bus route.
Lodging
Room blocks are available at a discounted rate for attendees on Wednesday, November 18th and Thursday, November 19th. To receive the discount, please register using the link below by October 19.
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"I found my fellow participants had such incredible knowledge to offer. I think the communal wisdom of the group was powerful and the format honored that wisdom."”
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