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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 30 BOARD OFFICERS Mary Baumgartner Vice Chair President, Garrand Geoffrey Baur Treasurer Director, Tax and Treasury, Idexx Laboratories Dexter Kamilewicz Secretary Community Volunteer BOARD MEMBERS T. Edward Collins, D.O. Neurology Consultant, Unum Lyman Cousens Community Volunteer Kelli D'Amore Principal, Nathan Wechsler & Co. Edward Feibel Attorney-at-Law, Eaton Peabody Steven Hurd Community Volunteer A. Charles Kennedy Vice President, Community Development Banking, KeyBank, N.A. Paul Ligon Senior Vice President, Casella Waste Systems James MacKay, Ph.D. Representative, New Hampshire State Legislature Linda Steir Owner and President, SaraCare Adult Day Services Established: 1933 Employees: 1,988 Annual revenue: $75,306,972 CONTACT 75 Washington Ave., Suite 300 Portland, ME 04101 (207) 774-6323 Goodwill Industries of Northern New England – Operations, Recycling and Distribution Center 34 Hutcherson Drive Gorham, ME 04038 (207) 774-6323 www.goodwillnne.org goodwillnne @goodwillnne MISSION STATEMENT Enable persons with diverse challenges to achieve personal stability and community engagement. SERVICE LOCATION(S) Headquartered in Portland, Goodwill Industries of Northern New England has a three-state service area comprised of Maine, New Hampshire and nine northern counties in Vermont (Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Gran Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans and Washington). Combined, this territory encompasses slightly more than 50,000 square miles. Goodwill Industries of Northern New England 2016 GOALS For more than 100 years, Goodwill's mission has been focused on the role of work in society. Work – holding a steady job – has the power to bring dignity and stability to an individual's life, their family and community. But for many people, success in the workplace is interrupted by life circumstances that take precedence over work, leading to a cycle of chronic under- and unemployment. at's where Goodwill comes in. At Goodwill Industries of Northern New England, our mission is to enable individuals with diverse challenges to achieve personal stability and community engagement. Our 10-year goal is to help move an additional 10,000 households into stability. We will accomplish this by integrating our services to employees and clients, expanding our health care and workforce services, while raising suf- ficient margin to support our mission. Our commitment to holistic sustainability is evident through the work of our employee sustainability committee. is agency-wide group has established six targets that support our goals of impacting people's ability to work; being prudent, but generous and sustaining the earth. e six targets are: reduce waste by 30% by 2025; improve employee participation through benefits and wellness by 50% by June 30, 2016; improve employee safety by reducing Workers Compensation Experience Modification Factor by 15% by 2020; reduce energy consumption by 20% by 2025; reduce carbon footprint by 20% by 2025; through goal setting, 100% of employees participate in Agency Triple Bottom Line Goals by June 30, 2016. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/OPPORTUNITIES Goodwill has two fundraising events in Portland that provide high visibility for sponsors: Oct. 24, 2015 – Ghoulwill Ball with Motor Booty Affair at e Portland Club for adults 21-plus. Proceeds support Goodwill's Workforce Services. Tickets are available through www.goodwillnne.org or by calling (207) 774-6323. April 28, 2016 – The Little Black Dress Event, will be held at the Ocean Gateway. Featuring live and silent auctions, a selection of runway fashions and more, the evening supports Goodwill's Veterans' Fund, which meets immediate financial needs (up to $1,000) for veterans and their families to fill the gap, con- nect and move forward. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Corporate and individual giving – Gifts to The Goodwill Fund can be in sup- port of organization-wide initiatives or specific services that connect with your goals for charitable giving. Businesses support Goodwill in ways that contrib- ute to their business goals – and brand impact. Our team will work with you to tailor a partnership that works. Coordinate a donation drive – By hosting a donation drive, you can create impact toward your own sustainability goals. Just as there are things you recycle, there are things you donate. We often work with businesses and groups on a larger scale. ink of a neighborhood, school, church, civic group or company- wide project. Items that are most useful include clothing, home goods, linens, books and computers. Our community relations team will work with you to make it easy. Contact Kimberly Curry at (207) 774-6323. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Every day volunteers contribute to the success of people served by Goodwill. While there are a variety of one day, team building projects available throughout the year, mentoring young people is an ongoing commitment that is life changing for the volunteer, and the young person. Youth gain valuable vocational direction from mentors, who help them focus on completing goals that are critical to meaningful jobs and life. During tax season, volunteers are critical to the CA$H Coalition's free tax prep for low-income working families. With training available for all specialized volunteer roles, Goodwill's volunteer program manager will work with you to create a memorable and rewarding experience. Contact Barbara Sawyer at (207) 774-6323 to talk about specific opportunities that would fit for you. Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55% Health Care Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 23% Grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8% Aftermarket and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . 8% Workforce Services and Good Clean Property Services . . . . . 4.7% Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6% Philanthropy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6% United Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1% TOP FUNDING SOURCE(S) Anna Eleanor Roosevelt President and CEO Ned Helms Board Chair Community Volunteer

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