Greetings!
There are a number of things that I can dork out to. There is the US Constitution, network theory, Facebook, and highest on the list is Philanthropy, which is why I am so giddy it is February. This month, the Maine Women's Fund community is talking about philanthropy -- from the New Girls Network site visits to the February 28th Annual Spotlight on Philanthropy. So, in the spirit of Facebook chain letters, I invite you to read my blog of 25 Random Things that inspire me about philanthropy. What inspires you?
Thanks,
Eli |
Making Change Happen:
Women Creating a Better Maine
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Miranda Donovan: Taking Every Opportunity Written by Nicole Ouellette 
In 2007, Miranda Donovan attended Maine Youth in Government, a mock legislative experience for high school students. As part of the three-day-long program, attendees draft legislation on a topic they think is important to Maine residents. Inspired by the memory of two close friends who had died in a car accident, Donovan chose traffic safety. She drafted a bill that proposed a traffic safety study on the Route 11 corridor, an Aroostook County road that is heavily traveled by logging trucks. Her fellow attendees--150 students from across the state-voted it the best bill of the session. Ask Donovan about the honor, however, and she shrugs it off. "I do Model State just for fun," she says. Read Miranda's full profile. Barbara Babkirk: Religion, Feminism and Meaningful Work
Written by Janice Rogers 
Barbara Babkirk began her feminist journey with the Ursuline Sisters at Mount Merici Academy, a parochial school for girls in Waterville, Maine. While attending the school from kindergarten through high school, she found two Roman Catholic nuns who took her under their wing. "They showered me with love and kindness, and expected only wonderful things of me," she says, "and they helped me to see that there was more to life than what was in front of me." What's more, periodically throughout Babkirk's life, religion and spirituality would open her eyes to the empowerment of women. Read Barbara's full profile.
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Weekend to Honor Maine Women and Girls
May 1 - 3 |
Preparations are in full swing for a variety of fun-filled, joyful events from May 1 - 3 to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Maine Women's Fund. Visit the website for a full schedule of events. Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering leading up to or
during the weekend, please call 774-5513 or reply to this email!
Sponsors
We invite you to sponsor the celebration, which includes an art show, Brew Girls, our annual celebration brunch, and more. For more information on this terrific marketing opportunity, contact Lauren Dietlin. |
Annual Spotlight on Philanthropy |
MWF's Annual Spotlight on Philanthropy
Saturday, February 28 9:00 am -1:00 pm
Cram Alumni House
Bowdoin College
83 Federal Street
Brunswick, ME 04011
Join us at this engaging and informative community-wide event as we discuss possibilities and make decisions that will ultimately shape the way we, as a Fund, invest in the power of women and the dreams of girls this year. Whether you're a donor, part of the New Girls' Network, Women Standing Together, Regional Advisory Council, or are new to the Fund, you've got a vested interest in how and where we distribute our grants. Have a voice in the process! Event details.
To RSVP, email thewomen@mainewomensfund.org or call 774-5513.
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Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping to plan and organize Portland's 28th Annual Take Back the Night March and Rally! The event will take place in April as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, but the planning starts now! Please contact Julia Chafets for more information at julia@sarsonline.org or 828-1035. If you live outside of Cumberland County and would like to find out about Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events in your area, check online to find your local center.
Thank you for reading!
Keep in touch,
Eli, Jessica, Kristin and Lauren | |
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The Maine Million Dollar Women's Forum
Thursday, February 26
8:00 - 11:00 am
Abromson Center at USM Portland
As part of National Entrepreneurship Week, the Maine Million Dollar Women's Forum will feature a panel of distinguished women in business. These women own and run $1 million+ businesses and will share their insights into growing a successful Maine business. Plus, USM President Selma Bottman will give a keynote address. The event includes a panel discussion and networking reception. Registration fee: $15To Register call 207-780-5960 or visit eweekmaine.com.
Visit the Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor's online financial planning module, part of the Wi$eUp program, designed for Generation X & Y women. Its goals are to promote financial security through online education and to encourage responsible saving habits for future retirement. More information on the Wi$eUp program is available online.
If you made $50,000 or less in 2008, you can have your state and federal income taxes prepared and filed for free by IRS-certified volunteers. You may also qualify to receive up to $4,824 from the Earned Income Tax Credit. To get started, Dial 2-1-1 once you have all of your tax statements. This free service is made possible in Cumberland County by CA$H Greater Portland, managed by United Way of Greater Portland. For more information, visit their site.
The Maine Women's Fund thanks MaineShare for their ongoing support. MaineShare offers an easy way to donate to over 30 statewide organizations working every day to make Maine a better place to live. For more information, please visit their website.
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