Maine Women's Lobby

What Maine Women's Lobby does

Maine Women's Lobby (EIN 01-0357336), founded in 1978 and headquartered at 1 Weston Court Suite 203A, Augusta, Maine, is a 501(c) nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to achieving gender equity in Maine through legislative advocacy, policy analysis, and coalition-based community organizing. The organization operates as the policy and lobbying arm of Maine's gender-equity movement, working directly with the state legislature on bills related to reproductive rights, paid family and medical leave, judicial independence, equal rights amendment protections, and gender-based violence. It maintains a separate affiliated 501(c)(3) entity, the MWL Education Fund (EIN 22-3093407), which runs educational programming. There is no parent company, and no venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment is involved in funding or governance.

The organization's core offerings are non-commercial in nature and consist of publications and programs rather than products or services sold to customers. The biennial Roadmap for Gender Justice, developed with 35 program partners, sets the policy agenda across economic security, civil rights, health and wellness, freedom from violence, and systems representation. The 30-year-running Girls' Day at the State House program brings approximately 100 8th-grade students annually to the state capitol for civic education. Other offerings include the annual Gender Justice Summit, a Take Action citizen advocacy toolkit, a legislative testimony archive, and a portfolio of policy briefs on topics ranging from gun safety to the economic security of older women. Revenue is derived entirely from individual donations, foundation grants, and named program sponsorships, with no pricing model or product sales. Distribution occurs through direct legislative engagement in Augusta, coalition-based advocacy (ERA for All, Courts Matter Coalition, Paid Leave Coalition), regional roadshows and meet-ups, a weekly legislative newsletter, organic social media, and events including the upcoming Broadturn 2026 fundraiser. Geographic scope is exclusively Maine.

Name

Maine Women's Lobby

Legal name

Maine Women's Lobby

Website

https://mainewomen.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maine Women's Lobby is a 501(c) nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1978 and headquartered in Augusta, Maine, that drives state-level legislative and policy advocacy on gender equity for Maine women and gender-expansive residents through coalitions, policy research, and civic education programs.

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Product category

Legislative Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Political Organizations (813940)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Affairs, Government Relations & Lobbying (BPAFADAB)

Keywords

• Legislative advocacy services
• Policy research publications
• Civic education programs
• Gender equity advocacy
• Community organizing

Headquarters

HQ city

Augusta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization raises funds through direct donations from individuals, supporters, and community members. The website prominently features 'Donate' calls-to-action across multiple navigation paths.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Maine Women's Lobby is a nonprofit advocacy organization that fights for gender equity in Maine through legislative advocacy, policy analysis, coalition building, and civic education. Its core offerings include direct lobbying of the Maine State Legislature on gender justice bills, the biennial Roadmap for Gender Justice publication, the Girls' Day at the State House civic education program for eighth-grade students, the Take Action citizen advocacy toolkit, and a legislative testimony archive.

Product overview

Maine Women's Lobby is a non-profit advocacy organization that operates as a single unified mission rather than a technology product company. Its core offerings consist of legislative advocacy and policy analysis services, educational programs, and knowledge resources. The main products include the biennial Roadmap for Gender Justice publication, the Girls' Day at the State House civic education program, the Take Action citizen advocacy toolkit, an archive of legislative testimony, and various policy briefs and reports. The organization also facilitates coalitions including ERA for All, Courts Matter Coalition, and Paid Leave Coalition.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Roadmap for Gender Justice

Quantifiable outcome

• Girls' Day program has been running for 30 years, reaching approximately 100 8th-grade students annually with civic education about government and policy
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Courts Matter CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on judicial appointments and court-related advocacy. Maine Women's Lobby is a member working with partner organizations to protect judicial independence and ensure fair courts.
• Paid Leave CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition dedicated to advancing Paid Family and Medical Leave legislation in Maine. MWL provides legislative advocacy and coalition coordination for this priority issue.
• ERA for AllcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on advancing Equal Rights Amendment protections in Maine. MWL works with this coalition to advocate for constitutional gender equality protections.
• Wabanaki AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMWL is a proud member of the Wabanaki Alliance, working to support tribal sovereignty and self-determination. The partnership addresses intersectionality of gender justice with Indigenous rights.
• GLAD (GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint advocacy partner on LGBTQ+ rights and gender justice issues. Frequently co-sign testimony and collaborate on legislation affecting gender identity and reproductive rights.
• Equality MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing advocacy partner on LGBTQ+ equality. Frequent co-signer on testimony and coalition work around gender justice and civil rights legislation.
• Maine TransNetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization focused on transgender rights and advocacy. Joint testimony and coalition collaboration on issues affecting trans and gender-expansive individuals.
• ACLU of MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil liberties advocacy partner frequently collaborating on joint testimony regarding reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and constitutional protections.
• Center for American ProgresssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-chairs the Safe Leave Working Group with Futures Without Violence. Partnership provides research and policy expertise for paid safe leave advocacy.
• Futures Without ViolencesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-chairs the Safe Leave Working Group with Center for American Progress. Partnership focuses on policy solutions for survivors of domestic violence.
• Cutler Institute of Health and Social Policy (Muskie School)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership for data analysis and policy reports including Economic Security of Older Women in Maine and Racial Disparities in Prenatal Access in Maine.
• Maine Council on AgingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing reports on economic security of older women, addressing issues at the intersection of gender and aging.
• Maine Health Access FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunder and partner for research initiatives including the Economic Security of Older Women in Maine report.
• Maine Permanent Commission on Status of WomencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernmental commission focused on women's status. MWL Education Fund managed creation of Racial Disparities in Prenatal Access report on behalf of the Commission.
• Maine Children's AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-published report 'Investing in our Future: How Maine Can Prepare our Children to Become Tomorrow's Leaders' on early childhood policy.
• Feminist Alliance of MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMWL is a member of the Feminist Alliance of Maine, a coalition of organizations working on feminist and gender justice issues.
• MaineSharesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerMWL is a MaineShare partner organization, participating in this collaborative giving program for nonprofits focused on social change.
• Spectrum GenerationsminorOthersSponsor of Girls' Day at the State House program, supporting youth civic education.
• Maine Women's FoundationminorOthersSponsor of Girls' Day at the State House program.
• Seth Sprague DanceminorOthersSponsor of Girls' Day at the State House program.
• Camden National BankminorOthersSponsor of Girls' Day at the State House program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Partnership for Women & Families: National advocacy organization focused on workplace fairness, reproductive health, and family economic security — domains that closely mirror MWL's policy portfolio. Comparable advocacy model and policy expertise at a larger scale.
• National Women's Law Center: National gender justice policy and advocacy organization covering legal, legislative, and public education efforts. Operates at a national scope with state-level affiliates; function and policy priorities directly parallel MWL's at a larger scale.
• NARAL Pro-Choice America: National reproductive rights advocacy organization with affiliated state chapters doing state legislative work. Closely aligned with MWL on reproductive health policy priorities and coalition-based advocacy tactics.

Regional players

• Planned Parenthood of Northern New England: Regional reproductive health and rights organization actively lobbying in the Maine State Legislature. Directly overlaps with MWL on reproductive rights advocacy and coalition work, serving similar gender-focused constituencies in the same geography.
• Maine People's Alliance: Maine-based progressive advocacy and community organizing nonprofit pursuing state-level legislative and electoral change. Shares MWL's grassroots organizing approach, Maine-only geographic scope, and donor/constituent base.
• ACLU of Maine: State-level civil liberties organization that frequently co-signs testimony and coalitions with MWL on reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and constitutional protections. Comparable in scale, Maine-only scope, and legislative advocacy mission.
• Maine Women's Foundation: Maine-based women's philanthropy organization funding gender equity initiatives statewide. Acts as a Girls' Day program sponsor and shares donor/constituent networks with MWL, with overlapping gender-equity mission.
• Equality Maine: Maine-based LGBTQ+ advocacy organization with overlapping coalition membership and frequent co-signed testimony with MWL. Operates in the same state-level gender/civil rights advocacy niche with a complementary focus on sexual orientation and gender identity protections.

Direct peers

• GLAD (GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders): Regional LGBTQ+ legal advocacy organization working on gender identity protections and serving as a co-advocacy partner on Maine legislation. Directly comparable as a coalition partner with overlapping mission on gender justice.

Others

• Feminist Alliance of Maine: Maine coalition of feminist and gender justice organizations of which MWL is a member. Comparable mission and constituency, organized around member-organization convening rather than direct lobbying.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maine-women-s-lobby

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