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V O L . X X X I I N O. X X I I 104 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 6 – 2 0 2 7 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E WAYS TO SUPPORT PORTLAND OVATIONS f Corporate Sponsorship provides partners with brand vis- ibility, audience connection, and memorable experiences for employees and clients while supporting an organiza- tion that catalyzes $4M annually in local economic activity. f Membership is Ovations' fundraising base. When you sup- port Ovations as a Member, you invest in the power of live performance and join others in building a vibrant, inclusive arts community. Whether it is $40 or $10,000+, every gift matters and every Membership makes an impact. f Program Support is a wonderful way to align your generosity with your interests. Potential programs include the School- Time Performances Series, serving 10K students and their educators each year; Community Seats, which provides com- plimentary tickets to social service agencies and other non- profits to share with their communities; a unique partnership with Akomawt Educational Initiative that brings Wabanaki per- forming artists to the stage; Cultivating Curiosity, a young readers' literacy program that provides students with free books to corresponding to performances; and more. f Ovations' annual signature fundraiser POP directly sup- ports our School-Time programming with a fun, and lively party featuring delicious bites from local restaurants, enter- tainment from a variety of powerful artists, and a chance to mingle and be in community with other arts supporters. Tickets are on sale now to the 2026 event, coming up on November 12 at Live at Madrid's! To learn more about these opportunities, call 207-773-3150. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES f Ushering for Ovations performances is a fun and unique way to support the organization. We share ushers with the City of Portland, all who are interested in participating must first be certified by the City of Portland as a Merrill Auditorium usher. Contact Merrill's usher coordinator, Nicole Cope at ncope@portlandmaine.gov to inquire. Portland Ovations AT A GLANCE Established: 1931 Employees: 10 Annual revenue: $3,139,898 (FY26) 120 Exchange St., Portland, ME 04101 (207) 773-3150 www.portlandovations.org portlandovations @portland_ovations MISSION STATEMENT: A Maine non-profit, Portland Ovations pro- pels the artistic, social, educational, and economic wellbeing of communities through the power of the performing arts. SERVICE LOCATIONS: Performances and programs are primarily located in greater Portland. Audiences come from all corners of Maine and New Hampshire with a concentration in Cumberland County. TOP FUNDING SOURCES: 73% Earned revenues 27% Contributed revenue LEADERSHIP Aimée M. Petrin, Executive & Artistic Director BOARD OFFICERS Rachael Alfond, Board President Jack Lufkin, Board Vice President Connor Smart, Board Treasurer Mary Wellehan, Board Secretary BOARD MEMBERS Genius Black Atiim Boykin Maile Buker Sherouk Fetaih Peter Genova Corey Hinton Jamie Isaacson Mary Allen Lindemann Nyamuon Nguany Machar Joy McManigal Susan Morris Sayad Moudachirou Mary Noyes Dan Nuzzi Tania Powers Liz Cotter Schlax Michael Stillings Lynn Teo Michael A. Boyson (Board Emeritus) Aimée M. Petrin Rachael Alfond P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F P O R T L A N D OVAT I O N S P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F P O R T L A N D OVAT I O N S P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F P O R T L A N D OVAT I O N S P H O T O / C O U R T E S Y O F P O R T L A N D OVAT I O N S Gather Hear with Miki Sawada, 2024 Jennifer Pictou (Mi'kmaq) in Wabanaki Stories, 2026 Jay Carlon and Micaela Tobin: TALAGA, 2026