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N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E Established: 2016 / Employees: 0.5 / Annual revenue: $23,857 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 40% Annual member fee 40% Grants 20% Donations CONTACT P.O. Box 10832 Portland, ME 04104 (207) 370-1896 www.independentseniorsnetwork.org @IndependentSeniorsNetwork @IndependentSeniorsNetwork www.linkedin.com/company/ independent-seniors-network/ AWARDS/ACCOLADES We are members of the National Village to Village Network and the Maine Association of Nonprofits and are networked closely with the Maine Council on Aging, Age Friendly Portland, Southern Maine Agency on Aging and the Tri-State Learning Collaborative on Aging. MISSION STATEMENT We support and empower seniors in the Greater Portland community who wish to remain living at home. Volunteers provide services and social connections for members to maintain active, safe and independent lives. Diversity and inclusion are woven into the fabric of our core values. SERVICE LOCATIONS The Greater Portland Area. We currently serve 8-10 neighborhoods in Portland and residents of South Portland, Scarborough, Falmouth and other towns in Cumberland County. AT A GLANCE Independent Seniors Network BOARD OFFICERS Elaine V. Mullin President Kate F. Spanier, MS, LSW Director Regi H. Robnett Vice President Carol S. Colton Treasurer, Director of Operations Bruce W. Dalbeck Secretary Elaine V. Mullin Executive Director Carol S. Colton Treasurer 37% Fundraising Events 21% Contributions 18% CPR Training Revenue 14% Other Revenue 10% Bequests 2024 GOALS f Increase members served f Increase volunteers f Increase public and private funding f Establish a strong program for social activities f Increase community awareness of our organization f Add new board members FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES We are currently planning our first fundraising event of 2023. Follow us on social media for more information. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES e need for our services far exceeds our current capacity. An estimated 5,000 seniors reside in Portland who meet our criteria of being "e Forgotten Middle." We provide services to those in need who are above the low-income level, but below the ability to afford private services. Since 2021, we have given more low-income members scholarships, which are contingent on grants each year. We were volunteer led until spring 2023, when we hired our first part-time employee to coordinate. Our board focuses on public outreach to meet the demand in our neighborhoods. We've received in-kind support for marketing and grant writing. We would like monetar y support from businesses to help us grow. You c an donate on our website www. independentseniorsnetwork.org or to our P.O. Box address. LOGO "I'm an 82-year-old widow, determined to continue aging in place, though living alone. Just as I was beginning to feel anxiety about outdoor winter work, I learned about Portland Area Villages. The needs their services cover are broad. Simply knowing that this wonderful volunteer community is out there, ready to help, and that's a relief. Enough to make me feel at ease. Reassured." ~ Elaine, age 82 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES f Volunteer Volunteer to work with members. Ser- vices include round-trip transportation, friendly visits, shopping, light household or gardening and other essential services that enable our members to live inde- pendently at home. f Join the Board Join our board and offer your skills to assist with needed areas such as project management, web building, fundraising and event planning. Staff, Marissa Caminiti V O L . X X I X N O. X X I I 56 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 3 – 2 0 24