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Governor – (207) 287-3531, Augusta

Senator Susan Collins – (202) 224-2523, Washington, DC

Senator Angus King – (202) 224-5344, Washington, DC

Attorney General – (207) 626-8800, Augusta

Guide for Board Members of Charitable Corporations. 

Maine Government Elected Officials

Maine Arts Commission – MAC offers grant funding to Maine organizations, individuals, schools, and municipalities.  Grants Management System

Volunteer Maine – Volunteer Maine (the Maine Commission for Community Service) builds capacity and sustainability in Maine’s volunteer and service communities by funding programs, developing managers of volunteers, raising awareness of sector issues, and promoting service as a strategy. Partner organizations include: AmeriCorps (formerly the Corporation for National and Community Service), which includes AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors; and VolunteerMaine.gov, a project that serves as a “one-stop” service for both citizens who want to volunteer and to community groups seeking to address local problems through volunteer-powered solutions. It generally provides an alternative to individuals unable to commit to the major monthly time commitment required by AmeriCorps and other national groups.

Maine Department of Education – The Maine DOE is an agency of the State of Maine that administers both state education subsidies and state and federal grant programs; coordinates the authoring of the rules for Maine State education statutes passed by the Maine State Legislature; provides professional development, information, supports and resources, as well as a system for educator credentialing; and leads many collaborative opportunities and partnerships in support of local schools and districts.

Maine Department of Health and Human Services – The Department provides health care and social services to approximately a third of the state’s population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders. We also promote public health through the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, operate two state psychiatric hospitals, and provide oversight to health care providers through our licensing division.

Maine Office of Community Development – OCD is a division within the Department of Economic & Community Development (DECD). The primary focus of OCD is the administration of the HUD funded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, which includes regional technical assistance and training. They work closely with Maine municipalities, regional partnerships and non-profit groups to meet a broad array of economic and community development needs.

Maine Office of Professional & Financial Regulation 

Maine Philanthropy Center – a regional association of grantmakers – small and large private foundations, community foundations, public foundations, corporate giving programs, family foundations and philanthropic individuals – who share a commitment to increasing the vitality and visibility of Maine’s philanthropy community.  MPC carries out its mission through a range of programs and services.

Association of Fundraising Professionals – Northern New England Chapter – Based in Portsmouth, NH, the AFP-NNE Chapter is the professional association for fundraisers and development executives from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. The Chapter provides ethical expertise and guidance to practitioners of philanthropy through education, training, mentoring, networking and advocacy. 

Maine Association of Nonprofits – Based in Portland, MANP’s mission is to strengthen the leadership, voice and organizational effectiveness of Maine nonprofits by serving as the state’s comprehensive resource for the tools, knowledge and connections nonprofits need to be effective and well-run.

Pro Bono Legal Services from Bernstein Shur – Our founder, Israel Bernstein, was strongly committed to strengthening his community, which is why civic service has been an integral part of Bernstein Shur’s core values since day one. On average, our attorneys collectively dedicate approximately 2,000 hours a year to charitable organizations, providing legal services worth approximately $500,000. Many of our attorneys and staff members also supplement those hours by serving in civic leadership positions, volunteering for local nonprofits, and coaching sports teams in their communities.

United Way of Western Maine – Based in Lewiston, United Way of Western Maine serves Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin Counties, increasing the organized capacity of people to care for one another.  The organization leads and supports strategic initiatives that work to identify the root causes of community-wide problems and brings collective community resources together to implement long-lasting solutions.

United Way of Aroostook – Based in Presque Isle, the mission of UWA is to mobilize resources to improve the lives of people in our communities. We’re igniting a social movement by empowering people to unite and solve complex problems that affect us all.

Heart of Maine United Way – Based in Bangor, Heart of Maine United Way works in Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo and Washington counties to improve the lives of people in Eastern Maine by mobilizing the caring power of people and communities. It is a major private funder of education, income, and health services in the region.

United Way of Southern Maine – United Way of Southern Maine’s mission is to improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. Today, we are uniting individuals and organizations around our community’s shared vision, Thrive2027, with its three 10-year goals to improve education, financial stability and health for every person in Southern Maine.

United Way of Kennebec Valley – Based in Augusta, UWKV serves 21 communities in Southern Kennebec County, partnering with 51 local programs to provide a better quality of life for people experiencing emergencies, hardships and personal challenges. More than 22,000 Kennebec Valley people were helped by United Way programs and initiatives in the last year. This means 30% of local people are directly supported by United Way!

United Way of Mid Coast Maine – Based in Bath, UWMCM serves people in Sagadahoc and Lincoln Counties, Brunswick and Harpswell by working to create long-lasting change in the areas of Education, Financial Stability/Basic Needs, and Health.

United Way of the Tri-Valley Area – Based in Farmington, UWTVA strives to unite people and resources to improve lives and build a strong and healthy community. We do this by identifying local needs and addressing their root causes, raising funds to meet those needs, and collaborating on local initiatives that create a measurable difference in Greater Franklin County.