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V O L . X X X I N O. X X I I 62 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 5 – 2 0 2 6 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E 2026 GOALS � Junior Achievement of Maine aims to accelerate economic mobility for students by preparing them for mean- ingful careers and long-term success in the world of work. � Each year it forges stronger connec- tions between Maine's business and educational communities. � It continues to highlight the diverse career pathways available to students, from those that are global to those that are unique to Maine. � By encompassing diverse career path- ways, JA Maine is focused on recruit- ing volunteers that not only reflect these pathways, but the diversity of the people within them. � rough this work, JA Maine helps students reach their full potential and supports the development of a robust talent pipeline that meets the needs of Maine's economy – now and in the future. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES Join over 400 business leaders f rom across the state at JA's Maine Business Hall of Fame for an evening celebrating visionary laureates and hearing powerful stories from students whose lives have been transformed by their JA experi- ence. is is JA Maine's largest fund- raiser of the year. JAM Fest brings over 200 people from our business, education, and volunteer communities together for a celebration and as a way to say "THANK YOU" to everyone who makes the success of JA Maine possible. JA Titan offers a direct way for compa- nies to share career pathways to students preparing to graduate and is JA Maine's most immersive learning experience. Over 300 students are mentored by community members representing over 40 different companies in Maine as they compete in a statewide challenge, putting them in the CEO seat of a simulated company. JA Maine hosts two golf tournaments in Auburn and Presque Isle, providing opportunities to connect with other com- panies and clients throughout the state. Career Speaker Panels are industry or company specific and offer organiza- tions the opportunity to get in front of Maine students and cultivate Maine's future talent pipeline. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Businesses can become a corporate partner and provide funding to develop Maine's workforce by supporting learning experiences that address economic mobility and cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets in students. Event sponsorship is a great way to align your company with JA Maine's mission and get in front of the business community. Donate at jamaine.org/donate. Recurring donations, planned giving, and an annual appeal campaign are all ways to support JA Maine's mission on an individual level. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Junior Achievement volunteers impact a student's life by instilling a sense of possibility, encouraging ideas, and being part of an educational solution to address economic mobility. e future of Maine's workforce is strengthened when you volunteer with JA Maine! JA volunteers bring a variety of learning experiences to students throughout the state through multi-week or single-day programs, job shadowing, career speaker opportunities, and mentorship. JA provides all the materials and training so that volunteers are prepared and empowered to share their own life and work experiences. Junior Achievement of Maine (JA Maine) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Colleen McCracken, Chair, CEO/Founder CLMC LLC Robert Banaski, Vice Chair, Northeast Bank Al Bugbee, Dead River Company Anthony DiSotto, KeyBank Brian King, Bank of America Sara McKersie, PhD, WEX Inc. Tom Morgan, Breakthrough Sales Solutions LLC Cheryl Rogers, L.L.Bean, Inc. Jennifer Turgeon, Tyler Technologies BOARD MEMBERS Janet Britton, Esq., IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. Dustin Carson, TD Bank Josh Chase, Varney Financial Jim Darroch, United Insurance Douglas Freeman, Acadia Insurance Denis Garriepy, Landry/French Construction Lucie Hannigan, Machias Savings Bank Kevin Heatley, Maine Community Bank Owen McCarthy, MedRhythms Jodi Mezzanotte, Educate Maine Joy Michaud, Unum Diane Nadeau, PhD, Scarborough School Department Sarah Olson, BerryDunn Gary Quintiliani, Bangor Savings Bank Karen Schwartz, MEMIC Jaime Shapiro Berg, Alkami Technology Katelyn Shorey, Live + Work In Maine Renée Smyth, Camden National Bank Dave Vasconcelos, Pro Search, Inc. Michelle Anderson President and CEO Jill Jamison Vice President and COO Established: Founded in 1965 / Employees: 6 / Annual revenue: $1,023,126 TOP FUNDING SOURCES 45% Events 34% Corporate partners 10% Other 7% Private foundations 4% Individuals CONTACT 565 Congress St., Suite 306 Portland, ME 04101 (207) 347-4333 www.jamaine.org @jaofmaine @jaofmaine @jaofmaine AWARDS/ACCOLADES GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency MISSION STATEMENT Junior Achievement of Maine accelerates economic opportunity and mobility for the state's students. It bridges the gap between in-school learning and real-world opportunity by delivering hands-on learning experiences that empower students with skill sets in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work and career readiness so that they can envision choice-filled futures. SERVICE LOCATIONS JA Maine is statewide, bringing learning experiences to 792 classrooms from Aroostook County to York County in FY25. AT A GLANCE Junior Achievement of Maine is accelerating economic mobility for students and strengthening Maine's workforce by equipping young people with the critical skill sets and mindsets they need to thrive, and by connecting students with career pathways in Maine. JA empowers students to believe in their potential, develop an entrepreneurial spirit, and envision a future full of opportunity.