Waldo County Volunteer Recruitment Expo

September 22, 2025By

Are you passionate about making a difference or looking for a meaningful way to give back? Join us for the Volunteer Recruitment Expo, hosted by UMC, and sponsored by the Waldo County YMCA, 106.9 Frank FM, and 105.5 The Wave. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this community-wide event please reach out to Eileen at UMC at 207-236-2299.

Why Attend?

    • Connect with Local Nonprofit Organizations and Agencies. Meet representatives from various organizations in need of volunteers like you.
    • Explore Volunteer Opportunities: Discover roles that align with your interests and availability.
    • Make an Impact: Learn how your unique skills and passions can benefit the greater good.

Event Details:

    • Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
    • Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
    • Location: Waldo County YMCA, 157 Lincolnville Ave, Belfast, ME 04915
    • FREE to attend, all ages welcome.

Thank you to our sponsors

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Unlocking Fundraising Success: UMC’s October LEARN@UMC Workshop with CCS Fundraising

September 22, 2025By

United Midcoast Charities (UMC) is pleased to announce the next session in its popular LEARN@UMC series: Unlocking Success: Choosing the Right Fundraising Counsel for Your Organization. The workshop will be led by Sarah Emerson, Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, and will take place on Wednesday, October 8 from 9am – 10:30am at the UMC offices in Camden. This is one you won’t want to miss.

In today’s competitive nonprofit landscape, choosing the right fundraising consultant can make all the difference in achieving development goals. During this interactive workshop, Emerson will guide participants through the key factors to consider when evaluating and selecting fundraising counsel. Topics will include:

  • The role and benefits of hiring a consultant
  • How external partners differ from in-house development teams
  • Criteria for assessing the best fit for your organization
  • Real-world examples of successful partnerships

The session is designed to equip nonprofit leaders, board members, and development staff with practical tools to make informed decisions that support sustainable fundraising success.

About the Presenter
Sarah Emerson has more than 20 years of experience helping nonprofits maximize their impact. Since joining CCS Fundraising in 2015, she has led dozens of organizations through major campaigns, development assessments, and strategic planning processes. Her expertise spans areas such as campaign management, donor trend analysis, and board training. A Maine native, Emerson is passionate about partnering with nonprofit leaders to design comprehensive plans that drive long-term growth.

Registration is now open. The workshop is free for current UMC grantee organizations and available to other area nonprofits for a $20 fee. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. To RSVP, call 207-236-2299 or email admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org.

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LEARN @ UMC: Share Your Self-Care Reflection

June 4, 2025By
Virtual Event

June 18 @ 11:30 am – June 20 @ 11:59 pm

Thank you for participating in our June LEARN@UMC self-care session! We hope the time gave you space to rest, reflect, or reset.

Now we’d love to hear about your experience. Upload a quick selfie and tell us in one or two sentences how you used the time and what it meant to you.

We’ll compile all responses into a shared resource for the nonprofit community—and enter you into a drawing for a 60-minute massage!

LEARN @ UMC: Self-Care Reflection Form

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    Don’t forget: One entry per person, and each entry needs both a selfie + reflection to be entered into the massage giveaway. Entries due by midnight June 20.

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    LEARN @ UMC: Self-Care

    June 4, 2025By

    We see you.

    Nonprofit work is never easy, and this year has stretched all of us. From shifting funding landscapes to increasing community needs, the stress can be relentless—and it’s taking a toll.

    So this month, LEARN@UMC is doing something different. Instead of a traditional workshop, we’re dedicating this time entirely to you.

    On Tuesday, June 18, from 9:00–10:30 AM, we invite you to use this time—however you choose—for self-care. That might mean:

      • Taking a mindful walk outdoors
      • Sitting in silence with a cup of tea or coffee
      • Journaling, meditating, or reading something inspiring
      • Getting outside and gardening
      • Doing absolutely nothing for 90 whole minutes

    Whatever feels restorative to you. The point is, give yourself permission to pause.

    This session is free and open to all nonprofits. Please RSVP as usual so we can track participation—and because we’d love for you to be part of what comes next.

    Afterward, we invite you to share a quick selfie and a sentence or two about how you used the time and how it made you feel. We’ll compile your reflections into a collective resource and share it with all participants—something uplifting to remind us that we’re in this work together.

    Bonus! Every reflection we receive will be entered into a drawing to win a 60-minute massage gift certificate. Because you deserve it.

    You always show up for your community. This time, show up for yourself.

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    LEARN @ UMC: AI For Nonprofits

    May 1, 2025By
    United Midcoast Charities’ next installment of our LEARN@UMC workshop series will be held on Monday, May 12th from 12noon – 1:30pm in the Jean Picker Room at the Camden Public Library. Please note due to scheduling conflicts May’s workshop will be held on a Monday, not our typical Wednesday. We are really excited about this one! Presented by Patrick Gotham, Vice President at CCS Fundraising, this hands-on session will introduce nonprofit professionals to practical ways AI can enhance their daily work–from writing prompts that yield better results to integrating AI into workflows for content creation, donor strategy, and more.
     
    Participants will explore key AI tools and terminology while learning how to build confidence and momentum around AI adoption within their organizations. This interactive session is designed to make artificial intelligence accessible, actionable, and immediately useful. Make sure to bring your lunch as this will be a brown bag session!
     
    Free for 2024 UMC grantee organizations. $20 for anyone else wishing to attend. We are expecting a great turnout for this one, which is why we are moving it to a larger space. Please email admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org to register. Your registration confirmation email will include a link to a google form with a couple of quick questions to gauge the audience’s comfort level with AI so Patrick can better tailor the presentation and hands-on examples to meet folks where they are – whether that’s beginner level or a bit more advanced.

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    The 2025 Rising Tide Party

    May 1, 2025By

    Join us for a memorable evening celebrating the important work of United Midcoast Charities and our partner agencies.

    THE 2025 RISING TIDE PARTY

    and Silent Auction

    BE THE TIDE THAT LIFTS ALL BOATS

    August 21, 2025 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM

    Sail, Power & Steam Museum Boathouse

    75 Mechanic St., Rockland

    Indulge your senses in a journey of live-fire cooking with fresh local Maine ingredients that will surprise and delight even the most seasoned food explorer. Beer, Wine and a signature cocktail and mocktail will be served. Enjoy the vibrant sound of the Right Track Jazz Combo, and don’t miss the chance to bid and win some amazing prizes.

    TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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    “Event Planning for Nonprofits” LEARN @ UMC Workshop

    March 24, 2025By

    United Midcoast Charities (UMC) would like to announce its next LEARN@UMC workshop, “Event Planning for Nonprofits”, which will be held on Wednesday, April 9, from 9 am to 10:30 am at the UMC office in Camden. UMC is partnering with Kristen Winters, former owner and creative director of Beehive Creative. Kristen brings over 13 years of experience in designing meaningful and timeless events in Maine. Known for her deep love of coastal beauty and her ability to create elegant celebrations, Kristen collaborated with talented teams to bring her clients’ visions to life. Her expertise has been featured in various print and online publications, showcasing her success in the wedding industry.

    In addition to her professional achievements, Kristen has generously shared her event planning expertise with local nonprofits through her involvement in board affiliations and community initiatives. In 2023, she made the bittersweet decision to step away from wedding planning to focus on her family and spend more summers with her daughter. Today, Kristen continues her work as a dedicated clinician, supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through her roles in school-based settings and private practice. She is also an active member of the Sundog Outdoor Leadership Initiative board.

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    Grantwriting for Nonprofits

    February 4, 2025By

    UMC is partnering with Rebecca Green of Amplify Nonprofit Consulting in Waterville. Rebecca is an experienced administrator, educator and writer who combines versatile communication skills with an insider’s knowledge of successful nonprofit management. She has experience working with social services, youth development and arts organizations, co-founded the nonprofit Elm City Music School in 2024, and has served as a city councilor in Waterville since 2020. Rebecca will share her expertise in proposal writing – including budget development and program design as well as discussing developing systems for organizing grant submissions and reports. This is a timely topic as UMC’s Grant Submission window opens to Knox and Waldo county nonprofits on March 1.

    Registration is now open. This workshop is free for current UMC grantee organizations, and open to area nonprofits for a $20 fee. Space is limited so RSVP right away.  Please call 207-236-2299 or email admin@unitedmidcoastcharities.org to register.

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    LEARN@UMC: All your UMC Grants Questions Answered

    January 22, 2025By

    First time applying? Applying for program this year instead of gen ops? Questions about filling out your application? Submitting a budget? Staff and Grants Committee Members will be on hand to try and answer questions that you have. We don’t want our application to feel intimidating and we are committed to transparency and equity.

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