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		<title>Looking to diversify revenue?</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/07/29/looking-to-diversify-revenue/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:22:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annie Sutton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does your organization need to diversify its revenue sources? If so, please join Leonard Cole from Preti Flaherty for a half-day SkillBuilder as he addresses the legal and practical considerations of raising funds with an auxiliary business. Date: Thursday, August 12th Fee: $50 for members, $100 for non-members Location: Iris Network in Portland Register online.<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&blog=7614725&post=1013&subd=nonprofitmaine&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Second ARRA Webinar Resources Posted</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/07/09/second-arra-webinar-resources-posted/</link>
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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&blog=7614725&post=1004&subd=nonprofitmaine&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Viability Session for Health &amp; Human Services Nonprofits – October 27 &amp; 28</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/07/01/viability-session-for-health-human-services-nonprofits-%e2%80%93-october-27-28/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Annie Sutton</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Governance and Leadership]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fourth Nonprofit Sector Viability Program of 2010 will provide senior leaders of ten nonprofit organizations that contract or have provider agreements with the Maine Department of Health &#38; Human Services with a structured and supportive environment for thinking deeply about the viability of their mission, programs and finances; and for identifying new options to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&blog=7614725&post=968&subd=nonprofitmaine&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Looking to Expand Your Volunteer Base?</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/07/01/looking-to-expand-your-volunteer-base/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:28:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachael DeCruz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many organizations are now utilizing highly skilled professionals as volunteers. There are numerous benefits to using pro bono volunteers within your organization, however it &#8216;s often a challenge to be able to use their skills and expertise in a way that furthers your mission. Join MANP on Wednesday, July 7th for the webinar &#8220;Engaging Pro Bono Volunteers [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&blog=7614725&post=962&subd=nonprofitmaine&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Small Employer Health Credit Update</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/30/small-employer-health-credit-update/</link>
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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&blog=7614725&post=957&subd=nonprofitmaine&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>How Will an $85 Million Hole in the 2011 State Budget Affect Your Organization?</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/28/how-will-an-85-million-hole-in-the-2011-state-budget-affect-your-organization/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/28/how-will-an-85-million-hole-in-the-2011-state-budget-affect-your-organization/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=954</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Does your organization receive state funding either through grants, contracts or MaineCare reimbursement?  What would another curtailment order from the Governor, along with further cuts to health and human services, mean to your organization? Why could the failure of pending federal legislation have immediate consequences for my organization? Congress failed again last week to pass [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&blog=7614725&post=954&subd=nonprofitmaine&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>MANP Classifieds Now on our Website</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/24/manp-classifieds-now-on-our-website/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/24/manp-classifieds-now-on-our-website/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:18:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jessica Lantos</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[MANP News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Member Benefit Updates]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=948</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you have an office space to lease? Are you looking for a meeting location? Do you have any office supplies you&#8217;d like to redistribute?  We have a brand new place on our website for you.  The MANP Classifieds will help you find what you&#8217;re looking for and help you find a home for items that [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&blog=7614725&post=948&subd=nonprofitmaine&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>The Capacity Builders Toolbox &#8211; Speaker Series Continues through the Summer</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/23/the-capacity-builders-toolbox-speaker-series-continues-through-the-summer/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/23/the-capacity-builders-toolbox-speaker-series-continues-through-the-summer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:23:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LK Gagnon</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=941</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Funders and nonprofit leaders interested in learning about useful capacity building tools and services developed by Maine-based consultants are invited to attend the upcoming Capacity Builder’s Tool Box luncheon series. These discussions will run from 11:30-1 p.m., and will be held in either Bangor or Portland. Lunch will be provided, and the cost for attending [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&blog=7614725&post=941&subd=nonprofitmaine&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Watch Maine Nonprofit Day on YouTube</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/22/watch-maine-nonprofit-day-on-youtube/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/22/watch-maine-nonprofit-day-on-youtube/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:15:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brenda Peluso</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inside MANP]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=937</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Every year, MANP hosts Nonprofit Day at the State House to raise awareness of the economic and social impacts of our sector as well as to encourage nonprofits to participate more fully in our legislative process.  This year, Nonprofit Day was held in February featuring twelve exhibiting nonprofits, a tour of the state house and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&blog=7614725&post=937&subd=nonprofitmaine&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Upcoming Communications SkillBuilders</title>
		<link>http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/2010/06/22/upcoming-communications-skillbuilders/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rachael DeCruz</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.nonprofitmaine.org/?p=931</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How do you explain your organization and the work you&#8217;re doing with your donors, funders, and other constituents? Do you often use jargon or confusing language without even realizing it? Two SkillBuilders this July will address how to communicate your message and your story in a way that will garner more support for your organization. [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=blog.nonprofitmaine.org&blog=7614725&post=931&subd=nonprofitmaine&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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