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V O L . X X V I I I N O. X X I 36 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 Elizabeth Manning Vice President/Secretary, Prince Memorial Library Ted Spitzer Treasurer, Market Ventures Inc. BOARD MEMBERS Joan Amory: North Haven Sustainable Housing Waite Maclin: Maclin Consulting Kathleen McKersie: Cumberland School District 2023 GOALS Cultivating Community works at the intersection of food, land, environment and racial justice. We include and work alongside people least likely to have access to fresh, local food including immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers; BIPOC; low-income residents; and youth. Since our founding in 2001, we have grown to manage multiple complementary projects that help us meet the material needs of our community as we organize for systems change. Over the next 12 months, we will be welcoming our next permanent leader; leaning into our values-based approach and Maine's rich agricultural history to reduce food insecurity; and build self-sufficiency and a sense of place and belonging for all members of our community. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES roughout the year – especially during the growing season – we have lots of events where individuals and businesses can support our programs: � Weekly farm stands � Community pop-up dinners � Seasonal garden tours � Youth events and activities � Co-branded custom events Contact us to learn how you can promote food justice through one of our events! GIVING OPPORTUNITIES There are numerous ways to support Cultivate Community including: � Inspire donors with your matching challenge grant during our fundraising campaigns. � Sponsor programs such as farmer trainings, urban gardens, youth + school activities. � Become a monthly donor for the greatest impact via our website CultivatingCommunity.org/Monthly � Donate a percent of your business' sales. � Donate gardening tools, seeds, fertilizers and more. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES C o n n e c t w i t h u s o n l i n e a t CultivatingCommunity.org/Volunteer to sign up for volunteer opportunities: � We invite individuals and groups to get their hands dirty in our gardens and farms! � Bring your expertise to our gardening and nutrition programs in local elementary schools. Established: 2001 / Employees: 12 / Annual revenue: $1 million TOP FUNDING SOURCES 34% Individual and business contributions 30% Foundation grants 28% Government funding 7% Program income (fees or other forms of earned income) 1% Interest, dividends and endowment income CONTACT Physical address: 58 Boyd St., Suite A Portland, ME 04101 Mailing address: P.O. Box 3792 Portland, ME 04104 www.cultivatingcommunity.org @cultivatingcommunitymaine @cultivatingcommunitymaine MISSION STATEMENT Cultivating Community grows sustainable communities by expanding access to healthy, local food; empowering children, youth and adults to play diverse roles in restoring the local, sustainable food systems; and modeling, teaching and advocating for ecological food production. SERVICE LOCATIONS Cumberland County: Portland, Westbrook, Freeport and Falmouth; and Androscoggin County: Lewiston and Lisbon Falls. Brenda Peluso Interim Co-Director Dee Dee Germain President, Woodhull Construction Roberto Rodriguez Interim Co-Director AT A GLANCE Cultivating Community 37% Fundraising Events 21% Contributions 18% CPR Training Revenue 14% Other Revenue 10% Bequests � Consider a team-building Volunteer Workday on the farm for your organization's next offsite activity. G R E TA R Y B U S I A N M A C L E L L A N I A N M A C L E L L A N BOARD OFFICERS