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V O L . X X V I I I N O. X X I 28 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 2 – 2 0 2 3 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E BOARD OFFICERS Peter DeWitt Vice President, Head of Talent Marketing & Community Relations, IDEXX Kevin Chase Treasurer, Senior Internal Auditor, WEX Lindsey Kerkela Secretary, HR Generalist, Open Technology Fund Mark Pettingill Immediate Past President, President & CEO, Patrons Oxford Insurance Kathy Baker At Large, Rental Manager/Agent, Kennebunk Beach Realty Inc. Doug Currier At Large, Partner, Verrill BOARD MEMBERS Andrew Baldacci: CEO, SaberSim Matthew Brucker: President, SHP Management Corp. Brian Cho: Transformation, Strategy and Corporate Development, Convera Maureen Clancy: Language Access Coordinator, Portland Public Schools Jenilee Crowley: Marketing Director, Two Lights Settlement Kim Donnelly: Executive Vice President & Director of Wealth & Business Services, Gorham Savings Bank Kris Eimicke: Partner, Pierce Atwood LLP John Holland: Retired, Former Director, Sappi, North America Thomas Kelly: Vice President, Finance, Hannaford Supermarkets Sara McLaughlin: Accounting/Finance Consultant Rob McPheeters: Vice President of Strategic Development, Envirologix Francis Mesina: Managing Partner, New York Life Insurance Diana Nelson: Principal, Black Fly Media Mary Ottolini MD: The George W. Hallett MD Chair of Pediatrics - Barbara Bush Children's Hospital, Maine Medical Center Jeannine Pendergast: Senior ESOP Client Advisor, Spinnaker Trust Liz Plizga: Vice President, Diversified Communications HQ Jack Yao: Senior Vice President & Chief Information Office, The MEMIC Group 2023 GOALS Our vision is that all children and families have access to grief support at no cost for as long as necessary. We want every person in Maine to know about the Center's services so that no child has to grieve alone. Goal 1: Provide high-quality grief peer support programs for Maine children and their families in-person at the Center's Portland and Sanford locations, and virtually. Goal 2: Support schools, workplaces and agencies through crisis response services and grief-related education and training. Goal 3: Lead community response to challenges and emerging needs related to supporting grieving children and families. Goal 4: Meaningfully recognize the volunteers, donors and business sponsors who keep the Center's services free for families. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES As we kick off our 35th year, we are excited for a season of thoughtfully planned opportunities to safely gather with supporters in-person. V isit our website for the latest details, or www.cgcmaine.org/donate to support us today. is winter, we look forward to the return of our annual LOVE Gala, the Center's largest fundraising event which will be held in-person on Feb. 3, 2023. Both sponsorships and individual tickets are available for this meaningful evening of connection and community, during which the Center will celebrate 35 years of love and support for Maine's grieving children and families with live music, an impactful program and exciting live auction. Our Corporate Partner Program also provides local businesses great visibility and employee volunteer opportunities. Depending on the giving level, year- round partnerships include recognition at our events, webinars, conferences and Established: 1987 / Employees: 15 / Annual revenue: $1,484,142 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 40% Individuals and corporate partners 29% Grants 17% Government grants 11% Events 3% Other CONTACT 555 Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04101 893 Maine St., Sanford, ME 04073 (207) 775-5216 www.cgcmaine.org @cgcmaine AWARDS/ACCOLADES 2021: 7th annual Red Sox Foundation IMPACT Award: 1st place in Maine 2022: 8th annual Red Sox Foundation IMPACT Award: 1st place in Maine MISSION STATEMENT Celebrating its 35th year, the Center for Grieving Children provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach, and education to grieving children, teens, families and the community. Last fiscal year, the Center served 591 children and families in peer support groups and reached over 1,800 people through outreach and education. SERVICE LOCATIONS On-site peer support groups serve families from surrounding towns. Online groups also reach rural families. Crisis response and education is accessible to organizations throughout Maine. Anne Heros Executive Director Mike Wilson President AT A GLANCE The Center for Grieving Children tailored communications. Beloved business supporters can also donate a percentage of sales or create their own customized fundraiser to support the Center. Many opportunities are available! GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Gifts to the Center keep our services free for children and families during the most difficult losses, changes and challenges imaginable. � Individual Donors and "Friends of Hope," our monthly giving program to spread giving throughout the year. � Corporate Par tners invest in a relationship with great returns for businesses, employees, the community and the Center. � Contributions are made to the Center in memory or honor of a loved one, or to mark a special occasion or company milestone. � Bequests leave a legacy of support, by joining the Bill Hemmens Society, ensuring our services will be available for children and families for years to come. � Giving on Children's Grief Awareness Day – Nov. 17, 2022 � #GivingTuesday – Nov. 29, 2022 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers are at the heart of the Center's service and work throughout the community. � Program Facilitators make a weekly commitment to our peer-based grief support groups for children and their adult family members. e Center provides excellent training and ongoing support. � Event volunteers help make our fundraising events successful. We welcome individuals and groups of employees to assist at our events. � Office volunteers assist with a variety of projects on a one-time or ongoing basis. � Employee volunteer groups can hold their own fundraiser to benefit the Center or complete special projects in collaboration with the Center. 37% Fundraising Events 21% Contributions 18% CPR Training Revenue 14% Other Revenue 10% Bequests