Mainebiz Giving Guide

V O L . X X V I I N O. X X I 4 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 21– 2 0 2 2 S U P P O R T I N G M A I N E N O N P R O F I T S Unparalleled challenges from COVID met by perseverance and adaptation e Maine Association of Nonprofits is pleased to continue our partnership with Mainebiz to provide this annual spotlight on Maine's nonprofit sector and the critical role businesses play in partnering with them to strengthen economic resiliency and our communities' quality of life. As employers and providers of essential services, Maine's nonprofits faced unparalleled challenges from COVID-19, yet persevered with rapid adaptation and creative solutions to meet extraordinary community needs. Now, as we work toward healing and reacclimating to a new iteration of normal, nonprof- its will be central to this process. Amidst the turmoil, we also find hope and inspiration from the generous, flex- ible support that businesses have offered their nonprofit partners these last many months. e countless collaborations and unprecedented contributions of time, money and other resources have demonstrated what is possible when businesses, nonprofits and governments come together to ensure that every- one has what they need to thrive. e challenges our communities face — from racial injustice and economic disparity to mounting pressures on public health and our environment--in- creasingly call on us to reimagine how we find innovative solutions together, to reinvent how we define then recommit to our common good. As a first step, nonprofits need the resources and genuine partnerships to navigate these remarkable times and to think boldly and creatively. If you, as an individual or business, are in a position to help, we need you now more than ever. Here's how: 1. Engage nonprofits, even the small ones, as valued partners. As we build back our communities, include nonprofit perspectives, skills and ideas in coor- dinating efforts and sharing effective strategies. is may require proactively seeking out organizations that aren't as visible in the public eye. To grasp what's happening for our communities, it's important to get close to the action. 2. Be generous and flexible with financial support. e pandemic has been a game changer for most. Nonprofits are doing more than ever to stay afloat and meet the changing needs and demands of those they serve. In a time of crisis, any investments can help fuel silver linings to develop, and when you give, doing so with few strings attached truly does go a long way. 3. Get your staff engaged. Professionals from all backgrounds are needed to serve on nonprofit boards and committees. Board service is a great way to give back to your community, grow your professional network, and tap into your passions and special skill sets. Organizations are always looking to enhance their boards with new perspectives and talents. Maine's nonprofits employ 1 in 6 Maine workers and contribute nearly $14 billion to the nation's economy. ey educate our children and youth, support entrepreneurs, keep all of us safe and healthy, and enrich our natural and built environments. We all benefit from a vibrant nonprofit sector. Join us in rei- magining and recommitting to the common good. ank you. Jennifer Hutchins Executive Director Maine Association of Nonprofits Community engagement is key to strong legal representation Relationships that result from a deep under- standing of client and community needs are rooted in a legacy at Perkins ompson that dates back 150 years, to a time when the Civil War was a recent raw wound and Portland's Old Port was a beehive of rebuilding after the Great Fire of 1866. Founded in the spirit of entrepreneurialism and collaboration, Perkins ompson honors its past by carrying that spirit through to its modern-day work with Maine and North- ern New England nonprofit organizations. Grounded in a deep level of client and community engagement, Perkins ompson attorneys are poised to meet the modern needs of nonprofits. We understand the important work our community nonprofits provide, and with that in mind, we strive to serve them with excellence in a cost-effective man- ner. Perkins ompson is committed to continuing a mission it has carried for years — identifying how and where we, as a law firm, can provide the greatest good for the most people in our community. Perkins ompson has found a variety of ways for our attorneys and staff members to support the nonprofits in our communities. We encourage our employees to volunteer their time to work with nonprofits on various com- munity projects. As a firm, we provide a substantial number of hours of pro-bono service annually, as well as financial contributions to a variety of nonprofit organizations and causes. Many of our attorneys and staff mem- bers dedicate significant time and effort to serving on the governing boards of nonprofit organizations. I encourage you to also reach out to nonprofit organizations in your commu- nity. Are there ways that your company can support the mission of nonprof- its? Are there nonprofit organizations that have a mission which closely aligns with your company? Are there nonprofits that your employees feel passion- ate about supporting? ese are all things to consider when determining how, why, and with whom to align your company. At Perkins ompson, we have found that the passion that drives you to support nonprofits is just as impor- tant as the organization you decide to support. As we continue to work through what has been, without question, two very chal- lenging years, nonprofit organizations need the support of the Maine business community more than ever. Perkins ompson will continue to support these organizations. I encourage you to look through the following pages to see how you or your company also can provide support to our community's nonprofits. Very truly yours, Joseph G. Talbot, Esq. President and Shareholder Perkins ompson, P.A. FROM THE GIVING GUIDE SPONSOR FROM THE GIVING GUIDE PARTNER Many of our attorneys and staff members dedicate significant time and effort to serving on the governing boards of nonprofits

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