March 13, 2024   The Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Rines Thompson Fund awarded $148,000 to 26 Greater Portland nonprofits in 2023. Donors with advised funds awarded an additional two grants totaling $10,000. The Rines Thompson Fund supports community-based organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of Greater Portland. 2023 grantees include: Portland Ovations, for the School-Time […]

March 7, 2024   Graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the Chet Jordan Leadership Award at the Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF). Eligible applicants are pursuing post-secondary study for a certificate or undergraduate degree within the University of Maine System, Maine Community College System, Maine Maritime Academy and […]

March 6, 2024   The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) announces the promotions of three employees to senior positions. Brendon Reay was promoted to chief investment officer. Reay joined the foundation in 2022 as vice president of investments. As CIO, he works closely with the board’s Investment Committee, the chief financial officer and external advisors to […]

March 5, 2024   The Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) announces Alex Seise as its digital marketing and social media specialist. In this new role, Seise oversees the foundation’s storytelling via the web, social media and other digital channels. He works with the communications team to secure and create photo and video content to support the […]

February 5, 2024   Nonprofit organizations located in the Lewiston-Auburn region supporting recovery efforts following the Lewiston mass shootings may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Lewiston-Auburn Area Response Fund. The Broad Recovery Efforts & Organizations Fund will support nonprofit organizations that provided and are continuing to provide relevant services and support to people […]