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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>mhews</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>How to Connect with Legislators</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2012/01/10/how-to-connect-with-legislators/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1662</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The State’s website can be overwhelming! The State typically does a great job posting information in a timely manner, but it isn’t always easy to find. Finding out who to talk to about an issue and finding out what issues are on the table are critical first steps to engaging with policy makers. I’m happy [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1662&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>February 2nd is Nonprofit Day at the State House</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2012/01/06/february-2nd-is-nonprofit-day-at-the-state-house/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:19:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1660</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Nonprofits matter. Scratch the surface of why people love Maine and you’ll find a strong network of nonprofit organizations delivering on their missions. Maine’s nonprofits protect the environment, care for our most vulnerable residents, support arts and culture, educate our children, develop community leaders, and sustain our spirit. That&#8217;s why each year, at the beginning [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1660&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Increasing Your Board&#8217;s Financial Literacy</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2012/01/03/increasing-your-boards-financial-literacy/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:26:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly O'Connell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Management & Leadership]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[financial literacy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Financial literacy is one of those buzz terms that many nonprofits use when prospecting for board members. The goal is usually to find nonprofit board members who can read financial reports without breaking a sweat and adopt budgets that will serve nonprofits well. But as we head into 2012, is it enough to focus on [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1636&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Exempt Organizations to Offer Internships to Students Interested in  Nonprofit Management</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/12/19/exempt-organizations-to-offer-internships-to-students-interested-in-nonprofit-management/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:31:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica Lantos</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1630</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In 2009, IRS Exempt Organizations (EO) established its Academic Institutions Initiative to work with educational entities to develop, cultivate and promote professionals who shape the non-profit sector. Our goal is to help prepare the non-profit leaders of the future by providing training about exempt organizations&#8217; federal tax law responsibilities. As part of this initiative, two or three graduate [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1630&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Risk 2012: A First Wednesday Webinar Series from Nonprofit Risk Management Center</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/12/14/risk-2012-a-first-wednesday-webinar-series-from-nonprofit-risk-management-center/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/12/14/risk-2012-a-first-wednesday-webinar-series-from-nonprofit-risk-management-center/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:35:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica Lantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Evaluation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human Resources]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Member Benefit Updates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Member News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Management & Leadership]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1623</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[MANP has a new Affiliate Membership with Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC), a partnership that will offer MANP members a wealth of affordable benefits for the upcoming year!  So that we don&#8217;t overwhelm you with all of the benefits, we&#8217;ll limit this posting to just one:  The First Wednesday Risk Management Webinar Series.   Each webinar [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1623&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Honoring Nonprofit Board Members</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/12/12/honoring-nonprofit-board-members/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/12/12/honoring-nonprofit-board-members/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:28:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Molly O'Connell</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Governance and Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nonprofit Management & Leadership]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Professional Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[awards]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bank of Maine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[board of directors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[board self-assessment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Leaders and Luminaries]]></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>Public Hearings On Budget Scheduled for December 14-16, 2011</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/12/08/public-hearings-on-budget-scheduled-for-december-14-16-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/12/08/public-hearings-on-budget-scheduled-for-december-14-16-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sector News & Trends]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1588</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ann Yandian of the Office of Fiscal and Program Review has sent information out regarding the public hearing schedule and public testimony for the Governor&#8217;s Supplemental Budget.  Please see below.  This is your only publicly formalized opportunity to let policy makers know what impact these proposals will have on your programs and your constituents.  Testifying [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1588&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>New Legislative Session Preview for Nonprofits</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/12/06/new-legislative-session-preview-for-nonprofits/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2011/12/06/new-legislative-session-preview-for-nonprofits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:59:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=1580</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The “short session” of the 125th Legislature is scheduled to open January 4th and when it does, the legislature will be looking at around 250 bills, some new and some carried over from the last session. The Governor is also certain to submit some of his own proposals with a Supplemental Budget proposal looking to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&amp;blog=7614725&amp;post=1580&amp;subd=nonprofitmaine&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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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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