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Sponsored by: Educate Maine
Updated: September 28, 2020 2020 Giving Guide

Educate Maine

2021 Goals

As a founding member of the MaineSpark coalition, Educate Maine supports the statewide attainment goal that 60% of Maine people will have a degree or credential of value by 2025 that positions them for success. To achieve this, we will continue to:

  • Convene education and business leaders to strengthen connections between education and the workforce through programs and events, including the annual Education Symposium
  • Report on Maine education data from cradle to career and advocate for policies that support all Maine people toward achieving their highest educational potential
  • Celebrate and cultivate Maine’s teachers through the rigorous Maine Teacher of the Year program in partnership with the Maine Department of Education
  • Develop and sustain strong business-education partnerships through the Education Leaders Experience professional program in partnership with Unum, Thomas College, and the Maine Principals’ Association
  • Grow the number of people with the skills necessary to fill high-quality, in-demand tech jobs statewide through our Project>Login program
  • Build students’ professional networks and skills and cultivate talent pipelines to Maine companies through the FocusMaine Intern Experience program

Fundraising Events/Opportunities

  • Our landmark event, the annual Education Symposium, will take place virtually on Thursday, December 3 (Pre-Conference) and Friday, December 4, 2020. Sponsorships at a variety of different levels are available. Please contact jason@educatemaine.org regarding sponsorships.
  • The annual Teacher of the Year Gala honors 16 County Teachers of the Year and the Maine Teacher of the Year. This year’s gala will take place on October 24, 2020. A number of event sponsorships are available, please contact dolly@educatemaine.org.
Photo / Courtesy Educate Maine
Local business leaders speak to interns at an early career event at WEX in June 2019

Giving and Volunteer Opportunities

  • Corporate Partnerships — Donate to programs, provide in-kind supports, or offer your staff’s time and expertise. We can accommodate many different levels of sponsorship and engagement.
  • Program Sponsorships — Sponsor a teacher or a low-income school district to participate in one of our professional development programs, such as Education Leaders Experience or Project>Login. Sponsor the Maine Teacher of the Year during his/her year of service.
  • Event Sponsorships — Educate Maine puts on dozens of student-focused events throughout the year. Contact us about supporting events such as Tech Night at the Maine Science Festival or FocusMaine Intern Experience programming by providing funding, space, supplies, branding materials, or volunteers.
  • Monthly or other recurring donations can be made online on our home page via the “Donate” button.

Leadership

Jason Judd headshot
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Educate Maine Executive Director Jason Judd
Ken Grady, Board Chair: Vice President and CIO, IDEXX

Board officers

Clif Greim, Board Vice-Chair: Former President and CEO, Harriman and Associates

Dan Coffey, Board Second Chair: Manager, Cianbro Institute, Cianbro Companies

Gary Merrill, Board Treasurer: President and CEO, Hussey Seating

Janet Sortor, Board Secretary: Chief Academic Officer, Maine Community College System


Board Members

J. Duke Albanese: Senior Policy Advisor, Great Schools Partnership

Amy Boles: Director, Hancock County Technical Center

Paul Bolin: Senior Vice President and Chief HR Officer, Northern Light Health

Michael Cato: Senior Vice President and CIO, Bowdoin College

Steve deCastro: President and CEO, Gorham Savings Bank

Barry Driscoll: Senior Vice President, Global Technology Services, Wex Inc.

Vicki Gordan: Senior Vice President and Chief Auditor, Unum

Ellen Halliday: Superintendent, RSU #29

Joseph Hennessey: 2019 Maine State Teacher of the Year, Piscataquis Community HS

Dana Humphrey: Dean of Engineering, University of Maine

Laurie Lachance: President, Thomas College

Cari Medd: Principal, Poland Regional High School

Liz Riley: Chief Operating Officer, Logically

Deanna Sherman: President and CEO, Dead River Company

Lindsay Skilling: CEO, Gifford’s Famous Ice Cream

E. William Stockmeyer: Attorney, Drummond Woodsum & MacMahon

Bill Williamson: State President-Maine, Bank of America

Kelly Winslow: Vice President, Mid Maine Regional Market Manager, Bangor Savings Bank

Shawn Yardley: CEO, Community Concepts

At A Glance

Established: 2011
Employees: 6
Annual revenue: $1,954,225

Top funding sources

71% Foundation Support
14% Corporate Support
11% Program and Event Income
3% Higher Education Support
1% Private Contributions

Contact

482 Congress St., Suite 303
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 347-8638

educatemaine.org
facebook.com/EducateMaine
twitter.com/educatemaine

Awards/Accolades

2018 Friend of Education Award from the National Association of State Boards of Education

Mission Statement

Educate Maine champions career readiness by increasing the educational attainment of Maine people, enabling all students to succeed in postsecondary education and in the workplace.

Service locations

State of Maine