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		<title>The Threat to the Charitable Giving Incentive is Real</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/11/19/the-threat-to-the-charitable-giving-incentive-is-real/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:25:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Washington Post reports: “A GOP plan to raise taxes by $290 billion over the next decade would limit deductions for mortgage interest, charitable donations and state and local taxes as part of a deficit-reduction deal.” The Chronicle of Philanthropy further reports that the charitable giving incentive remains at risk before the Supercommittee of Congress, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1571&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Snowe, Collins, Pingree &amp; Michaud Need to Hear From You</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week the Maine Association of Nonprofits proudly joined with nearly 4,000 nonprofits from Maine and across America in submitting the Nonprofit Community Letter urging the Supercommittee of Congress to protect and not weaken the charitable giving incentive. You can go to www.GiveVoice.org to see the letters that were delivered to Congress, including the names [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1559&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>3rd Federal Grantwriting Webinar Resources Posted</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on February 17, 2009 and MANP was awarded an ARRA grant to help build the capacity of nonprofit organizations in Maine.  As part of this grant, we will be hosting a series of four webinars on ARRA and other federal funding opportunities for Maine [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1216&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Second ARRA Webinar Resources Posted</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 21:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on February 17, 2009. Also known as the economic stimulus package, ARRA has the potential to positively impact the nonprofit sector and the people they serve. MANP was awarded an ARRA grant to help build the capacity of nonprofit organizations in Maine and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1004&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Small Employer Health Credit Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=957</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We were thrilled when nonprofits were included in the Small Business Credit portion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Health Care Reform.  We are slightly less thrilled with the complicated manner in which the credit is calculated and how difficult it is to actually qualify for the full 25% credit. Thankfully, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=957&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Benefit Days Partnerships for Area Nonprofits</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/16/benefit-days-partnerships-for-area-nonprofits/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachael DeCruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Benefit Days at Borders are an opportunity for local stores to partner with area nonprofits to invite friends of the nonprofit to shop with a portion of the total net sales donated to the nonprofit organization. The higher the total net sales, the greater the percentage given to the organization. To be eligible to particpate, the organization must commit to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=927&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Announces Children&#8217;s Health Grant Opportunity</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/04/14/sadie-and-harry-davis-foundation-announces-childrens-health-grant-opportunity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LK Gagnon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation announces a grant opportunity for programs and projects that advance the health of Maine children.  Letters of Interest will be due on May 17, 2010.  For grant guidelines and application procedures, please go to the Small Grants Program section of the Foundation’s new website: www.sadieandharrydavis.org.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=844&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>First ARRA Webinar Resources</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/03/19/first-arra-webinar-resources/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/03/19/first-arra-webinar-resources/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=805</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on February 17, 2009. Also known as the economic stimulus package, ARRA has the potential to positively impact the nonprofit sector and the people they serve. MANP was awarded an ARRA grant to help build the capacity of nonprofit organizations in Maine and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=805&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>SkillBuilder Event for Small Nonprofits</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/03/19/skillbuilder-event-for-small-nonprofits/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/03/19/skillbuilder-event-for-small-nonprofits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachael DeCruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, April 6th from 9:00 am &#8211; 4:00 pm, MANP is offering a day-long SkillBuilder event with courses targeted towards smaller nonprofits. Three half-day courses will be offered in the categories of fundraising, governance &#38; leadership, and financial management. The event is taking place at SeniorsPlus in Lewiston. &#8220;How to Succeed as a One Person [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=795&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>ReadyTalk Offers Free Webinar On Google Grants!</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/03/05/readytalk-offers-free-webinar-on-google-grants/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/03/05/readytalk-offers-free-webinar-on-google-grants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachael DeCruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you interested in learning more about Google Grants and how to apply? Join ReadyTalk on Wednesday, March 17th at 2:00 pm for a free webinar on nonprofits and Google Grants! Non-Profits &#38; Google Grants: Your questions answered (Part III)  Wednesday March 17th, 2pm EDT Register Now! Is your non-profit looking to increase donations, volunteers, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=746&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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