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V O L . X X I N O. X X I I G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6 54 ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS Karin Anderson Senior Director, Foundation and Partner Relations, Goodwill Industries of Northern New England Mary Cathcart Director, Maine NEW Leadership, Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center, University of Maine Janice deLima CRA Officer, Community Development Banking, Norway Savings Bank Stephanie Harp Owner, HarpWorks Writing Services Maria Hinteregger Associate Director of Community Impact, United Way of Mid Coast Maine Larinda Meade Artist/Printmaker Muriel Mosher President, Maine MEP Dennis Unger Director, University College at Bath/Brunswick Deirdre Wadsworth President, Hardypond Construction James H. Page Chancellor, University of Maine System (Ex Officio) Established: 1978 Employees: 17 Annual revenue: $1,869,102 CONTACT Mailing Address: University of Maine at Augusta 46 University Drive Augusta, ME 04330-9410 University of Maine at Augusta 331 Water St. Augusta, ME 04330-9410 (207) 621-3440 newventuresmaine.org newventuresmaine @newventuresME MISSION STATEMENT The mission of New Ventures Maine is helping individuals succeed in the Maine economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families. We achieve our mission by providing training and individual coaching in planning a career, starting a business, managing money and building assets, and developing leaders. SERVICE LOCATION(S) Statewide through six regions: Northern: Presque Isle (Aroostook County) North Central/Downeast: Bangor and Ellsworth (Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis and Washington counties) Central: Augusta (Kennebec and Somerset counties) Western: Farmington and Lewiston (Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties) Midcoast: Brunswick and Rockland (Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc and Waldo counties) Southern: South Portland and Saco (Cumberland and York counties) New Ventures Maine (formerly Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community) 2016 GOALS In 2016, New Ventures Maine is launching a new name and brand . . . with the same mission, vision and values! Our goals: f Preparing a diverse and educated workforce f Launching and growing successful small businesses f Advancing financial literacy and economic security for Maine families f Developing community leaders and vibrant downtowns across the state f Strengthening partnerships across sectors to build a strong Maine economy FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Our annual Leadership Appreciation event to thank supporters and celebrate our new name/brand will be hosted this year by business partner Mary Allen Lindemann at Coffee By Design in Portland on Oct. 27. Contact Executive Director Gilda Nardone at (207) 621-3437 for information about sponsorship opportunities. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Businesses can contribute through: f Sponsoring workshops and events, such as our Totally Trades Conferences for middle and high school girls to explore trade and technical career fields f Providing funding for mini-grants to entrepreneurs to expand their marketing f Becoming a grant or in-kind partner to advance a program initiative — in workforce, business, financial or leadership development Individuals can contribute through: f Our website newventuresmaine.org f Workplace giving campaigns f Planned gifts Please contact Executive Director Gilda Nardone at (207) 621-3437 to discuss giving options. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES As a member of CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Maine and regional CA$H Coalitions, we are seeking volunteers to: f Become a VITA IRS-Certified Tax Preparer f Become an Opportunity Guide to provide resource information f Become a Greeter at tax sites Go to www.cashmaine.org for more information and to sign up. New Ventures Maine welcomes business development professionals (attor- neys, accountants, marketing specialists) and business owners as guest speak- ers in our entrepreneurship training; financial advisors to share their expertise in our money management classes; and employers to serve on career pathways panels and offer site visits and informational interviews in our career planning classes and Totally Trades Conferences. State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45% Foundation grants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15% Businesses and individuals . . . . . . . . 10% TOP FUNDING SOURCE(S) Gilda E. Nardone Executive Director Sarah J. Halpin Advisory Council Chair, First Vice President – Investments, The Danforth Group of Wells Fargo Advisors

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