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		<title>4th Annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference, April 11, 2012</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2012/01/25/4th-annual-nonprofit-leadership-conference-april-11-2012/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Hews</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) and Colby College invite you to the 4th annual Nonprofit Leadership Conference: Social Power: The Emergence of Social Media as a Force for Social Change. The conference will take place at Colby College on April 11, 2012. This year’s event will feature a keynote address by Dr. Paul C. Light, [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1669&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Honoring Nonprofit Board Members</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly O'Connell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Management & Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Professional Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[awards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bank of Maine]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[board self-assessment]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1605</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Behind every nonprofit’s public face is a dedicated team of volunteers: the board of directors. The time, energy and vision of these individuals is the driving force in a nonprofit’s ability to achieve its mission. Nonprofit boards of directors provide essential leadership and strategic direction to an organization, as well as legal and financial oversight. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1605&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Alliance for Justice is Coming to Maine</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/11/01/alliance-for-justice-is-coming-to-maine/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Public Policy and Advocacy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sector News & Trends]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1547</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to be working with the Maine Philanthropy Center to bring the Alliance for Justice to Maine for a half-day training on nonprofit lobbying rules and regulations. Creating Change: Worry-Free Advocacy for Nonprofits As our nation and local communities tackle crisis after crisis, the usual strategies are simply not enough. There is a growing [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1547&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Want to improve your nonprofit team?</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/09/29/want-to-improve-your-nonprofit-team/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Abbie McGilvery</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Professional Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sector News & Trends]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come to our SkillBuilder on October 13th to find out how to improve your nonprofit team! This SkillBuilder will include: •Tools for analyzing group problems •Various learning activities to focus your strategy •Ready-to-use tips for creating a strong nonprofit team For more information and to register for this event: https://www.nonprofitmaine.org/skillbuilder_detail.asp?event=940<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1500&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Blaine House Conference on Volunteerism Offers 25% Off Registration</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/09/27/blaine-house-conference-on-volunteerism-offers-25-off-registration/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/09/27/blaine-house-conference-on-volunteerism-offers-25-off-registration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:54:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Governance and Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Professional Development]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1501</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In honor of the 25th anniversary of the Blaine House Conference on Service and Volunteerism, registration is discounted 25%. Just a few more days to access your Early Bird Discount for the conference. Today&#8217;s price is $64, but after September 30, the regular registration rate is $85. Register today to take advantage of this special [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1501&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>SkillBuilders For Free</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/01/13/skillbuilders-for-free/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/01/13/skillbuilders-for-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica Lantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[MANP News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Member Benefit Updates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Professional Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SkillBuilder Notes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1279</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When we were going through the MANP annual survey responses, we found there were many people who were unaware of several MANP benefits.  One big one: Did you know that MANP offers ways to attend SkillBuilders for free?  If your organization has cut its education line in your operating budget due to tough times, you are [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1279&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Assessing Your Organization&#8217;s Impact</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/12/02/assessing-your-organizations-impact/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/12/02/assessing-your-organizations-impact/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annie Sutton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Evaluation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Management & Leadership]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1235</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In recent years, at the request of funders and other stakeholders, organizations have worked to measure the effect of their programs on a targeted population. Starting with mission and moving out to the larger community, this session will give participants the opportunity to go beyond direct service efforts to identify longer-term impact as an organization [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1235&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>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/11/08/3rd-federal-grantwriting-webinar-resources-posted/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/11/08/3rd-federal-grantwriting-webinar-resources-posted/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:58:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Management & Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SkillBuilder Notes]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1216</guid>
		<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>Independent Contractor or Employee?</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/09/29/independent-contractor-or-employee/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/09/29/independent-contractor-or-employee/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annie Sutton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Human Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Management & Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Professional Development]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1149</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Exempt or Non-exempt? These classifications can be confusing and there are significant risks associated with misclassifying your workers. Join MANP and representatives of the Maine Department of Labor and the Workers’ Compensation Board on Wednesday October 20th in Augusta to learn how to correctly classify your workforce. To register for this half-day SkillBuilder, please visit [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1149&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Partnerships for Health &amp; Human Services: A Successful First Step</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/09/23/partnerships-for-health-human-services-a-successful-first-step/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/09/23/partnerships-for-health-human-services-a-successful-first-step/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:22:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conference & Event Notes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inside MANP]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1131</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday was inspiring, energizing and more than a little mind-boggling!  We thank everyone for their committed and thoughtful participation and promise to do our best to continue the momentum. Thank you to the JTG foundation for their generous support of yesterday&#8217;s event and thank you to the many volunteers who facilitated tables and made presentations.  Thank [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1131&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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