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, Mónica Guzmán, 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.
Speaker + Facilitators
Together for Good will feature a Keynote with nationally renowned speaker, Mónica Guzmán, tying into a collaborative process facilitated by Nico Chin and Corinne Eisenman. Using an open format, Corinne and Nico will help us all co-create the agenda for the day in real time - surfacing the issues that matter most, sharing ideas and innovations, and discovering actionable ways to move forward together.
Keynote Speaker
Mónica Guzmán
Mónica Guzmán is author of “I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times”; founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity; advisor and debate chair at Braver Angels; and host of “A Braver Way” podcast. She received an honorary doctorate degree from Wheaton College, and completed study and research fellowships at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, and the University of Florida. A Mexican immigrant and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents. Read more about her and her work.
Facilitators
Nico Chin
Founder, Up With Community
I am a collectivist at heart. I believe deeply in the power of the collective, of bringing our individual gifts together in service of something bigger than ourselves. After 10 years of organizing, I was drawn to support our movements in a new way: helping leaders take their big ideas and learn how to put them into action. I founded Up With Community in 2013, creating spaces for people to lay out their ideas, their dreams, their hopes and build the skills, practices and awareness to achieve them.
Corinne Eisenman
Founder, Contact Coaching and Consulting
Corinne Eisenman is a leadership and team development coach, consultant, and facilitator with a rich experience base in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. She is passionate about supporting leaders to achieve results through authentic connection: to self, team, and purpose. Her work focuses on building capacity and trust, creating clear communication and accountability, and creating joyful, productive organizational cultures.
Corinne holds a Masters degree from Lesley College and a BA from Hiram College. Her coach training is through the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and Positive Intelligence. In her free time, Corinne loves to explore the woods and waters of mid-coast Maine, make music, and cook delicious meals with friends.
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 to engage fully. Some information about what to expect is provided below, and we will continue to add to this page as we work with the venue, facilitators, and YOU!
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.
ADA-Compliant Space & Accessible Seating
The venue is fully ADA-compliant, with accessible pathways and elevators for moving between floors. Accessible seating will be available in the ballroom and all breakout rooms - you do not need to request accessible seating ahead of time, though please feel free to reach out with any specific questions or needs. Accessible parking spaces are located next to the venue entrance.
Interpretation
Interpretation services are available upon request. Please contact us if any type of language interpretation would support your attendance and participation in this event.
Microphones & Assistive Listening
In the main event space, all speakers will use a microphone, and handheld mics will be passed during audience Q&A. Peer discussion groups won’t all have microphones. Reach out to us ahead of time if you would need a microphone and speaker in your breakout group discussion (conversation with approx 15 people).
Assistive listening devices and captioning are available upon request. Please conact us to arrange accommodations.
Lactation Room
There will be a private room available with access to a small refrigerator, bathroom and sink, and comfortable chair options.
Prayer, Worship, and Meditation Room
There will be a private room available for prayer, worship, or meditation accessible to any attendee who would like to utilize this space throughout the day.
Gender Neutral Restrooms
Gender neutral restrooms are available outside the main event space as well as in some of the breakout rooms.
Meals & Dietary Accommodations
A light breakfast, full lunch, and all-day coffee will be provided to attendees. MANP will offer meal options for vegetarians, vegans, and participants who eat meat, as well as accommodate any dietary needs. Please reach out to us with any dietary accommodations or questions if not otherwise noted on your registration form. Food served at the event will have ingredients listed.
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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