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V O L . X X N O. X X G i V i N G G u i d e 2 0 1 4 – 2 0 1 5 54 Top funding source(s) Spurwink Board oFFicers alistair Y. raymond, esq. Board Vice Chair, Iberdrola USA Board MeMBers Tari advani, M.d. Mid Coast Hospital cathy Breen Community Volunteer Thomas daffron Jefferson Consulting Jessica estes CBRE|The Boulos Co. daniel Fishbein, M.d. Sun Life Theresa Kelly Community Volunteer Melissa Lalumiere, esq. Attorney catherine Liston Prudential Leo G. Martin Educational Consultant stacey ryan Community Volunteer Matthew G. Winch Board Chair, Garrison Consulting eric Meyer, LcsW President & CEO 2015 GoAlS Spurwink is committed to providing accessible and quality behavioral health and special education services. Our strength is in our workforce and the con- tinuum of care we provide in 14 counties. Our aim is to engage and involve parents, family and communities, improve client outcomes and facilitate com- munity partnerships that have an impact on the quality of life of those we serve. Over the next several years, Spurwink will: f Increase and improve client access to Spurwink services. f Improve client outcomes by adhering to best practices and treatment that is informed by research. f Develop and promote outpatient and community services. f Build upon our foundation of exceptional residential services for both youth and adults. f Continue to invest in our workforce. f Promote community awareness of Spurwink and the services we offer. f Work collaboratively with health care systems to provide mental health services. funDRAiSinG eventS/oPPoRtunitieS f Spurwink's signature fundraising event is the humanitarian of the year Award Dinner. Presented annually in November since 1987, the award recog- nizes an individual who shares Spurwink's commitment to improving the lives of others. Corporate sponsorships and contributions honor the human- itarian while providing critically-needed funds for Spurwink. For more information visit www.spurwink.org/humanitarian. f e Sprout touring film festival features short films by, for and about indi- viduals with developmental disabilities. Shown in Portland and Lewiston, these films celebrate the unique differences and special gifts among us, making the invisible, visible. Corporate underwriting allows the films to be shown free of charge. For more information visit www.spurwink.org/sprout. f Spurwink collaborates with Pine Tree Society each spring to present the Southern Maine Autism Conference, a free-to-attend conference for families, caregivers and educators of individuals with autism. Sponsorship opportuni- ties and exhibit space are available. For more information visit www.maineautismconference.org. GivinG oPPoRtunitieS Spurwink could not fulfill its mission without gifts from individuals, businesses and foundations. Donors can feel confident that their support is making a dif- ference for thousands of children, adults and families who turn to Spurwink for help. ere are many ways to support Spurwink and help those living with mental illness, developmental disabilities and emotional, behavioral and edu- cational challenges. For more information contact Spurwink's Development Office at (207) 871-1200, email giving@spurwink.org or visit www.spurwink.org/support-spurwink. To donate by mail, send checks to Spurwink, 899 Riverside St., Portland, ME 04103. Or donate securely online at www.spurwink.org/give. Gifts of stock, appreciated securities and planned gifts are also accepted with thanks for annual operating, restricted program or the Spurwink endowment. volunteeR oPPoRtunitieS We welcome volunteers from diverse backgrounds. We are open to those who want to share their expertise to help support behavioral health and education in communities across Maine. Our volunteer needs range from administrative work and event support to outreach for job placement or community gardening. established: 1960 employees: 1,000 annual revenue: $51,165,420 conTacT 899 Riverside St. Portland, ME 04103 (207) 871-1200 www.spurwink.org Mission sTaTeMenT Spurwink provides behavioral health and education services for children, adults and families. Our vision of success is children, adults and families affected by behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities living healthy, engaged lives in their communities. serVice LocaTion(s) Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Sagadahoc, Somerset, Strafford (Rochester, N.H.), Waldo, Washington and York counties. Program revenue . . . . . . . . . . . 95.17% Foundations and grants . . . . . . . . 2.22% Private pay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.39% Fundraising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22%