Christine B. Foundation Holds Food Drives in Maine
The nonprofit staged regional food drives at four Hannaford locations to supply healthy food to cancer patients.
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Maine Business Philanthropy News
Philanthropy in Maine runs on nonprofit funding, charitable giving, fundraising, community donations and corporate support, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting takes in the intersection of business and local initiatives.
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November 6, 2026
Poetry Foundation Gives Alice James Books $30,000The grant is one of 52 awards totaling $1.52 million to nonprofit poetry organizations, presses and publications.
November 6, 2026
Maine Credit Unions Mark Kind Day With GivingCredit unions across Maine took part in the state's second annual Credit Union Kind Day through food drives, gift cards and community service.
November 2, 2026
OUT Maine Launches Action Fund for Policy WorkOUT Maine has opened OUT Maine Action Fund, a separate 501(c)(4) nonprofit focused on legislative policy work in Maine.
October 30, 2026
Collins Vows to Protect Maine Interests in SenateSenator Susan Collins reaffirms her legislative focus as she highlights millions in federal funding secured for the state.
October 29, 2026
Maine Arts Nonprofits Drive State Economic OutputA new study reveals that nonprofit arts and cultural organizations support over 7,300 jobs across Maine.
October 28, 2026
Maine Nonprofit Distributes $540,000 to Abuse SurvivorsFinding Our Voices provides microgrants to over 1,000 survivors across all 16 Maine counties for emergency needs.
October 26, 2026
Maine Forest Service Opens Community Forestry GrantsState officials invite applications for funding aimed at sustainable forest management and tree maintenance projects.
October 26, 2026
Rangeley Lakes Region Chamber Named Chamber of the YearThe Maine State Chamber of Commerce honored the regional group for its leadership during its annual meeting in Portland.
October 16, 2026
Representative Jared Golden Distributes Campaign FundsThe Maine congressman donated significant campaign reserves to various political organizations and charities.
October 15, 2026
Senator Collins Allocates 1.5 Billion to Maine ProjectsThe funding supports 672 community initiatives across all 16 Maine counties.
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Coverage takes in individual donations, capital campaigns, fundraising events, volunteer initiatives and grants awarded by businesses. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, encompassing the entire state. Seasonal campaigns often see a spike in contributions during the final quarter, tied to both tax cycles and community traditions. Institutional funding and individual giving often fluctuate based on the regional economy.