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V O L . X X V I N O. X X I I 70 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 21 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E BOARD OFFICERS Jennifer Gagner, PhD, Board Secretary: Research Scientist, IDEXX Kevin London, Board Treasurer: SVP Human Resources (Retired), Fairchild Semiconductor Margo Murphy, Board Vice Chair: Science Teacher, Camden Hills Regional High School Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance set up an ongoing donation. Resources such as this are crucial for educators during this time of crisis in our schools. f General Corporate Sponsorships starting at $10,000 annually: Supports general programming and administra- tive costs of MMSA as we strive to reach our impact goals. Join groups such as IDEXX committed to STEM education in Maine. f Sponsor the New Virtual Learning Conference Center: Sponsor the cost of our virtual learning conference center at our Water Street office. A $30,000 gift would provide the opportunity to name this public high-use space. f New Office Sponsorships (ranging from $100 – $5,000): Outfit our new office space with flexible use furniture and technology. f Support educator scholarships and school-wide customized STEM pro- fessional learning: Help us create scholarships and reduced cost pro- fessional learning opportunities for educators that work with high need students. ese sponsorships can be targeted to serve specific regions. Established: 1992 / Employees: 29 (23 full time and 6 part time) / Annual revenue: $2.7 million TOP FUNDING SOURCES 62% Federal 26% Foundations 9% Earned Rev 1% Donations 1% Misc 1% State CONTACT 341 Water Street Augusta, ME 04330 207-626-3230 www.mmsa.org mmsa.org @mmsa_org SERVICE LOCATIONS State of Maine. See MMSA's local impact at mmsa.org/mmsa-impact-map-2019 AWARDS/ACCOLADES ACRES video — Presenters' Choice and Facilitators' Choice awards in the 2020 National Science Foundation Video Showcase / Hannah Lakin, MMSA STEM Specialist, won The National AfterSchool Association's (NAA) 2020 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders. / Perrin Chick, MMSA STEM Specialist, won the Maine Science Teacher Association's Philip Marcoux Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to informal teaching and learning science. MISSION STATEMENT To find inspiring new ways to get people excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) today so that our youth can become the innovators, problem solvers, and workforce of tomorrow. Providing professional learning experiences; conducting research and evaluation, and building networks to sustain systemic statewide improvement — all in PreK-12 STEM education. Jeffery Hecker, PhD, Board Chair: Senior Advisor to the President, University of Maine, Orono Ruth Kermish- Allen, PhD, Executive Director AT A GLANCE 2021 GOALS is is an important year for MMSA as we move into a new building to be a part of Downtown Augusta's revital- ization and we begin work toward our 2020-2025 strategic plan goals: f Increase Equitable Access to STEM Professional Learning f Elevate Rural STEM Voice f Foster Strong Partnerships f Nurture a Dynamic and Flexible Organization FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES Water Street Office Ribbon Cutting (Early Spring 2021): Celebrate with us as we join the downtown revitaliza- tion efforts on the Augusta waterfront and open up our new offices overlooking the mighty Kennebec River - including a virtual learning center, conference room, and flexible workspace. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES MMSA accepts donations year-round on our website at mmsa.org/donations — donors can make a one time donation or Schools and communities we partnered with in 2019 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We are looking to add individuals with specific expertise to our full Board of Direc- tors or as a committee member including: f Fundraising and development f Marketing and communications f Informal/out-of-school STEM education f STEM education research f Organizational management We also partner with Maine busi- nesses and seek business perspectives on Maine's STEM education needs and how to meet them in order to sup- port workforce development. Please be in touch if you are interested in this opportunity.