MANP Connects: The Future of Digital Inclusion in Maine
Friday, August 14, 2026 via Zoom
9:00-9:45am
Cost: FREE but donations always appreciated
Access to reliable internet is only part of the connectivity story. Join the Maine Connectivity Authority for a conversation about their statewide engagement efforts and what they’ve learned from communities across Maine. We’ll discuss the findings from their outreach and survey work, what barriers remain, and how nonprofits and community organizations can help ensure that connectivity investments reflect the needs of the people they serve.
Learn more and register at MANP’s website. |
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Ash Seed Collection Training
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
9:00am-12:00pm
University of Maine Forest, Old Town
Cost: FREE
Limited to 30 participants
The Sustaining Ash Partners Network (SAP-Ne), the Ash Protection Collaboration Across Waponahkik (APCAW), and partners are hosting two ash seed collection trainings to help participants identify and collect ash seeds and preserve ash populations threatened by the invasive emerald ash borer. Participants will use the Ash Seed Collection Manual developed by the APCAW lab. This second session is open to the public. A first training, held on August 31, is reserved for Tribal members and Tribal employees on Penobscot Nation lands. This training covers:
- Equipment & identification. Presenters demonstrate how to harvest, process, and store ash seeds, including a walkthrough of essential equipment.
- Field practice. Attendees head into the field in small groups to see the full process and practice the techniques themselves.
- Prep & storage. The session wraps up with tips for cleaning and preparing seeds for storage or shipping.
For more information about the 9/1 Public Ash Seed Collection Training, including presenters, logistics, what to bring, and to register, click here.
For more information on the 8/31 Tribal Nations Ash Seed Collection Training, click here.
To learn more about ash protection efforts and stay up-to-date on current research and events, visit these websites and sign up for their newsletters.
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Intermediate Grant Writing: Strategic Approaches to Competitive Proposals
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 via Zoom
10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $95 for MANP members*, $135 for non-members
This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofits and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Ready to elevate your grant writing practice? This intermediate three-hour workshop is designed for intermediate grant professionals who want to move from good proposals to fundable ones. If you’ve completed 3-5 grant proposals and are ready to strengthen your strategic approach, this workshop will provide the frameworks and techniques you need to stand out in competitive funding environments. You’ll learn to:
- Conduct strategic pre-writing research that identifies funder alignment before you invest time writing
- Articulate organizational strengths and accomplishments with evidence-based narratives
- Frame community needs using both data and compelling storytelling while addressing sustainability
- Apply logic model frameworks and develop SMART objectives that connect activities to measurable outcomes
- Craft budget narratives that demonstrate value, address red flags, and show long-term financial sustainability
- Navigate AI tools and professional development opportunities to strengthen your practice
Visit MANP’s website to learn more and get code and link to register on partner website.
*Most MLTN members are MANP members. Contact us to check your organization’s MLTN membership status. |
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Introduction to Individual Donor Development
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 via Zoom
2:00-4:00pm
Cost: $50 for MANP members*, $70 for non-members
This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Maine Association of Nonprofits and Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
It sounds easier to go after that One Big Grant to get the resources for your mission, but institutional givers can change priorities and sometimes require a lot of program restrictions. Individual donors rarely restrict gifts, and recurring donors can be the gift that keeps giving!
Join Steve Boland, director of Next in Nonprofits, to learn about starting your work in individual donor support. The session will cover:
- Initial list building – who are you going to ask for support?
- Moving people up the engagement ladder from curious to supporter to donor
- Using peer-support to grow your donor base
- Creating a process for donor stewardship, including automation and online tools as appropriate
- Building a calendar of campaigns for the year (wait – what’s a campaign?)
Participants will leave the session with an overview of options to build regular, unrestricted giving for your mission work.
Visit MANP’s website to learn more and get code and link to register on partner website.
*Most MLTN members are MANP members. Contact us to check your organization’s MLTN membership status. |
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Succession Planning for Nonprofit Boards
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 via Zoom
1:00-3:00pm ET
Cost: $55
Instructor: Andy Robinson
This webinar is presented by California Lutheran University’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership and is open to all.
Some nonprofits can envision success in a decade or two; others (including land trusts) expect to continue for generations. If you’re not activating the next generation of leaders, who will carry on? How are you adapting to demographic and social changes that make board recruitment – and board leadership – more challenging?
Nonprofits that are serious about their own sustainability should also be serious about planning for the smooth and thoughtful transition of their leadership. Whether this occurs due to intentional term limits, an unexpected vacancy, or the anticipated stepping-down of a long-tenured leader, being ready with a plan in place can help a nonprofit weather the inevitable storms of leadership transition. In this webinar, learn:
- How organizations grow and change over time – and how leadership needs change as nonprofits grow.
- Board recruitment with an eye toward succession planning.
- Succession planning strategies for new and long-serving Board chairs.
- Preparing for planned (and unplanned) vacancies.
- Leadership sharing approaches that will help grow future leaders.
- Tangible tips for training and empowering others to lead.
Click here to learn more and register. |
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Fireflies, Land Trusts, and the Role of Firefly Sanctuaries
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 via Zoom
12:00-1:00pm
Cost: FREE
Join us for this illuminating MLTN Lunch & Learn with Richard Joyce, Conservation Biologist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, as he explores the fascinating world of fireflies and the growing movement to protect them. Fireflies are more than a beloved sign of summer—they are important indicators of healthy ecosystems. Yet many species are facing challenges from habitat loss, light pollution, pesticide use, and climate change. Globally, firefly populations appear to be declining, making conservation efforts more important than ever. During this session, Richard will share insights into:
- Firefly natural history and behavior
- Current conservation challenges facing firefly populations
- The growing network of Firefly Sanctuaries and success stories from across North America
- How land trusts and conservation organizations can protect and manage firefly habitat
- Opportunities for community science and data collection through initiatives like the Firefly Atlas
- Practical ways to engage local communities in firefly conservation efforts
Click here to register. All registrants will receive a link to the recording after the webinar. |
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Broad Reach Foundation
Applications Due: Thursday, October 1
For over 25 Years, Broad Reach Foundation has worked to empower communities, across multiple program areas. One of their eight program areas is “Maine.” Learn more about the program and priorities here.
The Broad Reach Foundation, based in Boston and with staff in Ellsworth, Maine, is offering grants ranging from $20,000 to $200,000 to support projects that are aligned with coastal- and marine-related recommendations of Maine Won’t Wait, the state’s plan for climate action. “The goal of this fund is to support coastal and marine work that falls within funding gaps, is needed to leverage other resources, or supports foundational, or baseline studies and/or plans needed before other resources can be secured and actions can be taken,” the Foundation says.
The application deadline is Thursday, October 1. Applications must be submitted by a nonprofit or academic institution, municipality, state agency, or tribal government. For-profit companies may serve as project partners.
Download the RFP.
Information is available from Andrea Perry, Program Director: andrea@broadreachfdn.org. |
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