Dedicated to Maine for 40 years - and innovating for the future
The history and the legacy of Maine Community Foundation being a trusted partner leader and visionary is significant. MaineCF is proven. Donors and community partners trust the foundation and trust that we're going to reach out and do this work together. We have the opportunity now to leverage small-scale innovation to the regional and national level.
-Lili Pew, Knowles Real Estate, MaineCF board member
More than just a postcard
Maine is a large geographical area with diverse, changing needs and we need to be nimble enough to address new issues as they arise. There's a great opportunity to strengthen our relationships with our partners in philanthropy to help align our common goals. If people enjoy Maine, whether they live here or visit, I urge them to consider investing in MaineCF, which is poised to do even more wonderful things in the future.
-D. Gregg Collins, vice president and treasurer, S.W. Collins Company, MaineCF board member (immediate past chair)
There's no part of Maine we don't reach
MaineCF's commitment to inclusivity and reaching out to everyone is important. Being even more visible and learning from our community of people of color is critical.
-Claude Rwaganje, founder and executive director, Prosperity Maine, MaineCF board member
Building for the big stuff
I'm energized by the importance placed by the foundation on improving the quality of life for all Maine people and taking bold action to do so. That includes the difficult and necessary work of self-evaluation by the staff and board so we can be aligned and ready to make a greater impact on the root causes of problems.
-Amber Lambke, cofounder and CEO, Maine Grains, MaineCF board member
Boldly investing in Maine
This is about the future of Maine. That future will take boldness and creativity, risks - and failure. Boldly investing in Maine. There are few organizations that are at the center of such opportunities in Maine; given its 40-year history of building a better Maine, MaineCF's competitive advantage is in knowing the state, its people, and the issues better than anyone else.
-J.B. Sullivan, principal and chief executive officer, Portland Global Advisors, MaineCF Investment Committee member, former MaineCF board member
