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w w w. m a i n e b i z . b i z 5 G i v i n G G u i d e 2 0 14 – 2 0 1 5 Nonprofits touch the lives of each and every Maine citizen. ey educate and care for our children, protect our natural environment, provide services for our most vulnerable citizens, offer a diversity of cultural opportunities, create affordable housing, and provide health care for all of us, all while also creating jobs, developing community leaders and nurturing our spirit. As such, it's clear that Maine's future prosperity is inextricably linked to the nonprofit sector's ability to sustain and enhance our highly rated quality of life. In addition to supporting the values and ideals that Maine citizens hold dear, Maine nonprofits also invest significant financial and human resources in communities around the state. Did you know that Maine nonprofits: f Employed over 84,000 individuals in a full range of entry-level to executive positions in 2013 f Paid more than $3.6 billion in wages that support families and businesses throughout Maine in 2013 f Contributed 18.9% of the state's gross product, putting over $10 billion to work for all sectors of the Maine economy in 2012 For 20 years, the Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) has been the comprehensive management support resource for Maine nonprofits, providing the tools, knowledge and connections they need to be effective and further their mission impact. MANP's value to the sector is reflected in its growing statewide membership of over 800 nonprofit organizations and 150 for-profit supporters because, in one member's words, "MANP is a vital partner in our ability to advance our mission, and is one of the most effective organizations in the state." In short, MANP members recognize that effective staff and board leadership and a heightened awareness of the many contributions of the sector are critically important to ensuring the health and vitality of the people and economy of Maine. Maine businesses have long appreciated the role that the state's nonprofit community plays in building a strong and sustainable economy, as communities where quality of life issues rank highly are increasingly becoming the places that people are choosing to live. As such, MANP is proud to once again collaborate with Mainebiz in highlighting the significant contributions Maine nonprofits make to supporting our economy and fostering the values that matter most to the people of Maine. Scott Schnapp Executive Director, Maine Association of Nonprofits At Northeast Delta Dental we work to advance the oral health and overall wellness of our customers and the general public by providing innovative benefits and professional partnerships through diversified strategic business and philanthropic initiatives. We are proud to support and be actively involved with nonprofit organizations in the communities we serve in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Northeast Delta Dental has been providing comprehensive dental benefits to Maine residents for more than 50 years. e employees based at our Saco sales office (pictured below) live in Maine and more than 2,400 Maine employers choose us to administer their dental insurance programs. We recently created our award- winning video series, Better Benefits, at www.nedelta.com to highlight our networks and dental plan options for organizations of all sizes and individuals and families. Northeast Delta Dental is pleased to announce that we are partnering with Maine Community Health Options to offer embedded pediatric dental coverage in three of their 2015 health insurance plans available to residents of Maine and New Hampshire. e Northeast Delta Dental Foundation works to promote access to and quality of oral health care and education and has contributed more than $1 million to oral health initiatives in Maine since 1995. We support dental clinics that offer care to those who otherwise may not receive it, fund dental loan repayment programs for dentists working in rural settings through FAME, and support advocacy for improved access to preventive and comprehensive oral health care for all Maine residents through the Maine Oral Health Coalition. Sixty-four dental students entered the inaugural class of Maine's first-ever dental school, the University of New England College of Dental Medicine in September 2013. As the lead contributor to the College of Dental Medicine, Northeast Delta Dental is proud that 24 of these students are from Maine. We are also proud supporters of programs that strengthen the nonprofit sector, serve Maine's residents and benefit the local economy. When nonprofit organizations partner with government organizations, businesses and engaged local residents, and share common goals, everyone wins. Kathleen B. Walker, APR Director, Marketing & Communications Treasurer, Northeast Delta Dental Foundation Northeast Delta Dental Supporting Maine nonprofits Pictured from left to right: Matthew Lemay, Kathleen Walker, Marie Bridges and Brian Staples of Northeast Delta Dental's Saco sales office at the Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year event in May. Not pictured: Jaimi Findlay, Heather Lauridsen and Cindy Locke.

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