MPC Hosts National Leader in Philanthropy
 Speaking In MaineGara LaMarche, Atlantic Philanthropies, Addresses Audience of Major Funders and Nonprofit Leaders
Tune in to MPBN's Speaking In Maine radio program on Friday, July 8th at 1:00 p.m. to hear Gara LaMarche, President and CEO of The Atlantic Philanthropies, the featured speaker at MPC's Annual Meeting. His talk, Is There Anything New About Innovation? A Cherished Philanthropic Buzzword, addressed philanthropy's inclination for "the new" and how that approach has impacted our focus on the most critical issues. Gara's keynote address was made to an audience of more than 160 leaders from Maine foundations and nonprofits attending MPC's annual meeting. The event, sponsored by Federal Street Advisors, was held at USM's Abromson Community Center on June 16th.
The Atlantic Philanthropies is dedicated to bringing about lasting changes in the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Atlantic Philanthropies has made grants totaling more than $5 billion since 1982 and plans to spend down its remaining $4 billion endowment by the end of 2016.
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 What's New
MPC Announces Three New Board Members
We are pleased to welcome three newly-elected Board Members: Frank Douglass, Wright Express Corporation; Janet Wyper, L.L. Bean; and Peter Taylor, Maine Community Foundation. In addition, the board recognized the outgoing chair, Betsy Biemann, Maine Technology Institute, and approved new officers: Martha E. Greene, John T. Gorman Foundation, chair; Barbara Leonard, Maine Health Access Foundation, vice chair; John Kuropchak, United Way of Eastern Maine, secretary; and Linda Roberts, BerryDunn, treasurer. Read More.
Latest MPC Report Reveals Mainers and Foundations Remain Generous in Tough Times
Each year, foundations and generous individuals provide millions of dollars of support for nonprofit organizations that strengthen the lives of Maine residents and their communities. As part of the Maine Philanthropy Center's commitment to promote philanthropy, we collect and analyze the most recent data available. This year's report, released at MPC's Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 16th, is available online now. "The Maine Philanthropy Center's annual look at the status of Giving in Maine highlights the difficult economic times for the country and the state," says Janet Henry, MPC's president. "But it also shows that Maine's leading foundations are responding to the increased basic needs by awarding the largest portion of their grant dollars to human services." Download the Report.
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National Webinar for Nonprofits & Funders
The Federal Budget and Its Impact on the Nonprofit Sector 1:00 - 2:15, Thursday, July 21st
The FY 2011 Federal Budget was finally passed, and now it is already time for Congress to begin the FY 2012 budget process.
MPC and the Donors Forum of South Florida invite both funders and nonprofit leaders to attend a national webinar presented by James Horney, Vice President for Federal Fiscal Policy Center for Budget and Policy Priorities and Steve Taylor, Vice President of Public Policy, United Way Worldwide. The moderator will be Kirk Fordham, CEO, Everglades Foundation
Register online before July 17th. (Program Fee: $45)
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MPC Member News
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Donates $100K for Nurse Training Lab
The Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation has donated $100,000 to develop a high-tech training laboratory for nursing students in Auburn. The "Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation Nursing Simulation Center" will include life-like patient simulators and allow students at Central Maine Community College to gain clinical experience in a safe environment, the foundation announced recently. Dan Corcoran, president and general manager of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine, said the gift - along with a previous one to the Northern Maine Community College - will help fill a shortage of trained nurses. There are over 1,000 nursing vacancies in Maine today and by 2020 the number is expected to grow to over 5,000, according to the foundation.
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Comings & Goings
 Cipollone to Lead John T. Gorman Foundation
The John T. Gorman Foundation has announced that Tony Cipollone, of Baltimore, Maryland, will become the first President and Chief Executive Officer of the foundation effective August 1. "The Board of Directors is tremendously excited about the prospect of working with Tony and learning from him," comments Shawn Gorman, Chairman of the Board. "We have every confidence that Tony will do an outstanding job guiding the John T. Gorman Foundation as it grows and develops, and that under his leadership the foundation will become a strategic philanthropic leader in the State of Maine." Cipollone is currently the Vice President for Civic Sites and Initiatives at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, where he has worked in senior leadership for over 20 years. Over the course of his career at Casey, Cipollone established the foundation's grant making strategies in education as well as in evaluation and policy research. In addition, he managed the foundation's efforts to use strategic communications to advance Casey's lessons and its messages. Read More.
 Santilli to Lead People's United Community Foundation
On July 1, Vincent Santilli joined the People's United Community Foundation as its new executive director; replacing Hank Mandel, who is retiring. In addition to his new leadership role with the foundation, Vince will continue his responsibilities as First Vice President, Retail and Business Banking and Community Relations of People's United Bank. "His community connections and personal relationships with many nonprofit organizations, together with his knowledge of the bank and its community involvement strategy, make him uniquely suited to assume leadership of the foundation," stated Jack Barnes, Chairman of People's United Community Foundation and CEO/President of People's United Bank. Vince is a 27-year veteran of People's United, and an active member in the community. Read More.
 O'Leary to Lead Quimby Foundations
A familiar face has returned to Portland to work with Roxanne Quimby as the philanthropist unites her three charitable organizations around the central mission of improving the lives of Mainers. Dan O'Leary, who led the Portland Museum of Art through a period of growth during a 14 year tenure that began in 1993, has returned to Maine to oversee and manage Elliotsville Plantantion Inc., a private land conservation foundation; the Quimby Family Foundation, which awards grants to advance wilderness values and increase access to the arts; and the Quimby Colony, an urban artist-in-residence program in Portland.
 Gunderson Leaving COF
Steve Gunderson, whose stewardship saw the Council on Foundations through the "Great Recession" and brought a more global outlook to the association, this month announced plans to resign as Council President and CEO, effective September 1. Carol Larson, chair of the Council's board of directors, said on behalf of her fellow board members, "We are very grateful to Steve for all he has done, especially for steering our association through perilous economic times and for bringing global vision to Council initiatives." Larson said the board will appoint an interim President and CEO by September 1. Board members Kevin Murphy and Judy Mohraz will co-chair a committee to search for candidates to succeed Gunderson. Read More.
 Maine Women's Fund Embarks on Leadership Transition
After nearly five years as Executive Director of the Maine Women's Fund, Elizabeth Stefanski will continue her leadership in social change as part of the Business Innovation Factory in Rhode Island. Succeeding her as Interim Executive Director, Cathy Kidman will lead the Fund forward during the transition to permanent leadership. She has extensive experience in organizational development and strategic planning across private, public and nonprofit organizations, and brings hands-on experience as a former Executive Director, Interim Executive Director and consultant. Read More.
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News You
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GrantSpace.org Designed for Grantseekers
GrantSpace, a new service of the Foundation Center, brings information and resources together as a place for grantseekers to explore in-depth content, engage with a community of peers and experts, and energize fundraising efforts. Join GrantSpace.org today (it's free to sign up!) and get a free 24-hour gift card for Foundation Directory Online Professional-the Foundation Center's searchable database of nearly 100,000 grantmakers and more than 2 million grants. |
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The Grantmaking School Comes to Maine this October!
The Grantmaking School of Grand Valley State University offers Grant Financial Analysis in partnership with the Maine Philanthropy Center, Associated Grant Makers, Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, and the Grant Makers Council of Rhode Island, in Portland on October 20 & 21, 2011. |
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Save on Web and Audio Conferencing!
Because of our partnership with the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, MPC is pleased to be able to offer our members and associate members special pricing on ReadyTalk web and audio conferencing services! |
What We're Reading
Give Smart
Thomas J. Tierney and
Joel L. Fleishman
Not since Andrew Carnegie wrote The Gospel of Wealth has a book been written that provides practical guidance for donors to get the most impact from their giving. Almost a decade ago, Thomas J. Tierney co-founded The Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit focused on helping donors and nonprofit leaders to develop and execute strategies to accelerate social change. In Give Smart, Tierney pools his hands-on knowledge with philanthropy expert Joel L. Fleishman to create a much-needed primer for philanthropists and the nonprofit organizations they support. Drawing from personal experiences, testimonials, and Bridgespan's case studies, including those of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Give Smart picks up where Jim Collins' Good to Great and the Social Sectors left off and presents the first in-depth, expert guide for engaged donors and nonprofit leaders.
ISBN 978-1586489892 |
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