Maine Nonprofits Launch Statewide Appreciation Push

The Maine Association of Nonprofits is urging residents to recognize and support the state's charitable organizations during Nonprofit Appreciation Month.

Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Philanthropy

Weathered white clapboard community building with a porch, set among dense evergreen forest and a granite stone wall under soft overcast light. — The Maine Association of Nonprofits launched its Nonprofits Get It Done campaign during Nonprofit Appreciation Month, urging residents to support more than 3,000 charities statewide. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Maine Association of Nonprofits launched a national awareness campaign, the Nonprofits Get It Done campaign, during Nonprofit Appreciation Month. It encourages residents to recognize and support more than 3,000 charitable nonprofits across the state.

Why it matters

Nonprofits make up a large share of Maine's workforce and economy, so public recognition and support directly affect employment and the delivery of community services. The campaign aims to deepen residents' understanding of how much the sector contributes.

The Maine Association of Nonprofits reports that the sector employs one in six workers and contributes approximately $16 billion to the state's economy. The figures do not include a prior-year comparison or a breakdown of how they were calculated.

The players

Maine Association of Nonprofits

A statewide membership organization that supports and advocates for the charitable nonprofit sector in Maine.

Jennifer Hutchins

Executive director of the Maine Association of Nonprofits, leading the organization's statewide outreach.

The details

Jennifer Hutchins, executive director of the Maine Association of Nonprofits, is leading the effort to highlight the roles nonprofits play in essential services, education, arts and culture, environmental protection, and community support. Residents are encouraged to share nonprofit stories, attend events, volunteer, and make donations.

November 2026: Nonprofit Appreciation Month awareness campaign launches.

Industry Context

The campaign is part of the national Nonprofits Get It Done campaign, which uses Nonprofit Appreciation Month each November to spotlight the sector. Maine's effort applies that national framework to the state's more than 3,000 charitable nonprofits.

Residents can share nonprofit stories, attend local events, volunteer, or make donations to organizations in their communities. The campaign's participation page provides a way to get involved with the Nonprofits Get It Done effort.

The takeaway

Supporting local nonprofits can take the form of volunteering time, sharing a organization's story, or making a donation. Small individual contributions add up across the state's large charitable sector.