Maine Association of Nonprofits

What Maine Association of Nonprofits does

Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) is a Portland, Maine-based membership association founded in 1994 that operates as the state's largest network of nonprofit organizations, with 1,300+ member organizations spanning all 16 Maine counties. The association serves Maine's nonprofit sector, which encompasses approximately 7,000 charitable nonprofits, 100,000 workers, and roughly $16 billion of annual economic contribution, providing advocacy, training, resources, and networking services across verticals including human services, performing arts, ocean science, mental health, and outdoor recreation. The organization also extends benefits to a broader ecosystem of 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations, for-profit businesses and consultants, philanthropic partners, and government entities. Membership is structured on a sliding scale with scholarships available to remove dues as a barrier to entry.

MANP's core products span professional development programs (Leadership Institute, Board Trainings, MANP Connects networking sessions, governance coaching, on-demand training, and an annual Maine Nonprofit Day at the State House), publications (Guiding Principles + Practices for Nonprofit Excellence in Maine, Organizational Self-Assessment Workbook, Basic Infrastructure Checklist, Board Basics Handbook, Keys to Successful Board Recruitment Handbook, Mission-Driven Executive Transition Toolkit 2nd Edition, and the biennial Report on Nonprofit Wages + Benefits in Maine), and a portfolio of online member tools (Board Explorer board-matching platform, Business Finder directory of attorneys/accountants/consultants, Shared Space Finder, Job Board with salary transparency, and a Resource Library). Member benefits also include limited pro bono legal and accounting consultations (up to 30 minutes) delivered through a partner network of law and accounting firms, unlimited risk management assistance through NRMC's Risk Help affiliate program, and group dental and vision insurance plans with no minimum participation. The technology platform is Novi AMS association management software.

Revenue mechanics combine annual recurring membership dues on a sliding scale, one-time publication and toolkit sales, event registration fees, job board posting fees, GrantStation database subscription resales ($139 member vs. $699 non-member), insurance plan commissions, and unrestricted donations. GTM motion is community-led: member acquisition runs through the website, events, word-of-mouth within the sector, and a content marketing engine anchored by a topical blog, an email newsletter, and a webinar archive. Strategic partnerships with the National Council of Nonprofits, NonprofitVote, Maine Philanthropy Center, and a curated pro bono professional services network extend MANP's reach beyond what its 1–10 person staff could deliver directly.

Name

Maine Association of Nonprofits

Legal name

Maine Association of Nonprofits

Website

https://nonprofitmaine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maine Association of Nonprofits is a Portland-based membership association founded in 1994 that provides advocacy, training, resources, and networking to over 1,300 nonprofit member organizations across all Maine counties, operating on a Novi AMS platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Association Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Rights & Public Interest Advocacy (BPAGAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Nonprofit association services
• Advocacy training programs
• Nonprofit member network
• Board governance training
• Nonprofit consulting support

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits, businesses, government entities, and other tax-exempt organizations. Dues are structured on a sliding scale with scholarships available to ensure accessibility.
2. Products and Publications: Sale of toolkits, handbooks, and research reports including the Mission-Driven Executive Transition Toolkit, Board Basics Handbook, and 2024 Report on Nonprofit Wages and Benefits in Maine. Some publications offered free to members, with purchase required for non-members.
3. Event Registrations: Revenue from event attendance including workshops, training sessions, and Maine Nonprofit Day. Members receive discounted rates.
4. Job Board Posting Fees: Nonprofits pay to post job listings on the MANP job board. Member organizations receive discounted rates.
5. GrantStation Subscriptions: MANP members can purchase discounted annual subscriptions to GrantStation grant database at $139, compared to $699 for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) is a membership-based association that sells annual memberships, advocacy representation, training events, professional publications, and member benefits (including pro bono legal/accounting consultations and group insurance plans) to Maine's nonprofit organizations, supporting bodies, and affiliated professionals. Its products include subscription membership, on-demand training, directory tools (Business Finder, Shared Space Finder, Board Explorer, Job Board), publications such as the Guiding Principles + Practices for Nonprofit Excellence and the biennial Wages and Benefits Report, and event programs like Maine Nonprofit Day and the Leadership Institute.

Product overview

Maine Association of Nonprofits (MANP) is a membership-based association serving Maine's nonprofit sector rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a suite of membership services including professional development (webinars, Leadership Institute, Board Trainings, On-Demand Training), resource tools (Board Explorer free tool, Business Finder directory, Shared Space Finder, Resource Library), and advocacy programs. MANP also provides member benefits including group insurance plans and pro bono legal, accounting, and risk management assistance. The organization publishes practical guides including the Guiding Principles + Practices for Nonprofit Excellence, Organizational Self-Assessment Workbook, Board Basics Handbook, Keys to Successful Board Recruitment Handbook, Mission-Driven Executive Transition Toolkit, and the biennial Report on Nonprofit Wages + Benefits in Maine. Additionally, MANP offers a GrantStation subscription at discounted member pricing. These products and services work together to support Maine nonprofits through training, resources, advocacy, and peer connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MANP Membership Annual membership program for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofits, businesses, government entities, foundations, and other tax-exempt organizations, providing discounted event rates, free toolkits and recordings, member-rate job postings, pro bono legal and accounting consultations, risk management assistance, group insurance access, and advocacy representation.
• On-Demand Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Members can access pro bono legal advice up to 30 minutes on governance, charitable registration, 501(c)(3) regulations, tax issues, and employment law.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Council of NonprofitscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMANP is a state association member of the National Council of Nonprofits, providing access to national advocacy resources, policy guidance, research, and coalition building for issues affecting the nonprofit sector nationwide.
• NonprofitVotecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMANP partnered with NonprofitVote to create the Maine Nonprofit + Funder Voter Engagement Guide and free webinar, supporting nonpartisan civic engagement among Maine nonprofits.
• Maine Philanthropy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with MANP and NonprofitVote on voter engagement initiatives. Also collaborating on board nominations and applications process.
• Bernstein ShurminorOthersOne of several law firms providing pro bono legal consultations (up to 30 minutes) to MANP members on nonprofit governance, employment law, and tax issues.
• Eaton PeabodyminorOthersOne of several law firms providing pro bono legal consultations to MANP members on nonprofit governance, employment law, and tax issues.
• Pierce AtwoodminorOthersOne of several law firms providing pro bono legal consultations to MANP members on nonprofit governance, employment law, and tax issues.
• Law Office of Robert H. LevinminorOthersProvides pro bono legal consultations to MANP members on nonprofit governance, employment law, and tax issues. Also contributes legal bulletins on Maine nonprofit law.
• Purdy Powers & CompanyminorOthersOne of two accounting firms providing pro bono accounting consultations to MANP members on federal and state compliance, 990 filing requirements, and internal control issues.
• PGM AccountingminorOthersOne of two accounting firms providing pro bono accounting consultations to MANP members on federal and state compliance, 990 filing requirements, and internal control issues.
• Nonprofit Risk Management Center (NRMC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMANP is an affiliate member of NRMC, providing members unlimited access to Risk Help program for answers to risk management questions.
• Democracy Protection NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of experts providing assistance related to physical security, cybersecurity, crisis communications, legal advice for qualifying organizations, mostly pro bono.
• Democracy Security ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides people-centric training around physical safety, cyber security, privacy, event protocols, and legal security. Does not provide direct legal assistance.
• We the Action / Nonprofit Legal Defense Network (NLDN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnects lawyers with causes and helps nonprofits seeking legal guidance, technical assistance, and legal defense. Focuses on preemptive legal protection and risk assessments.
• TrustLawminorOthersGlobal pro bono legal network working with law firms and corporate legal teams to facilitate free legal support for civil society organizations and nonprofits.
• ExponentumminorOthersNational network of business law pro bono providers dedicated to improving quality of life in low-income communities by expanding pro bono business legal services for nonprofits.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Independent Sector: National coalition of nonprofits, foundations, and corporate giving programs focused on advocacy, research, and cross-sector partnerships. Broader and national in scope but overlapping advocacy and research mission with MANP.
• National Council of Nonprofits: National umbrella network of state and regional nonprofit associations. MANP itself is a state-association member; directly comparable as a nonprofit-support membership organization with advocacy, resources, and member services across the U.S.

Direct peers

• Massachusetts Nonprofit Network: Statewide membership association serving Massachusetts nonprofits with advocacy, training, and member benefits. Closest structural analog to MANP at the state level.
• Oregon Nonprofit Alliance: State-level membership association for Oregon nonprofits with advocacy, training, and member services. Highly comparable structure, scope, and product mix to MANP.
• Washington Nonprofits: Statewide association serving Washington nonprofits through advocacy, training, and resources. Mirrors MANP's community-led, membership-based GTM motion in a different state market.
• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits: One of the largest state-level nonprofit associations, providing advocacy, publications, training, and member services. Directly comparable model to MANP at greater scale.
• Nonprofit New York (NYCON): Statewide nonprofit association serving New York nonprofits with advocacy, capacity-building programs, and member benefits. Same membership-association model as MANP.

Regional players

• Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM): Regional nonprofit association serving Nebraska and Iowa with member services, training, and advocacy. Comparable regional/multi-state nonprofit association model.

Others

• Candid (formerly Foundation Center + GuideStar): Provider of nonprofit data, research, and grant-information tools (including GrantStation-adjacent offerings). Not a membership association but an adjacent data/infrastructure provider that competes for the same member value-add.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL2HmMdf5HsTx6NvyZepOugrYzMrzEDBHa
• Facebookfacebook.com/MaineNonprofits
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mainenonprofits

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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