Environmental Funders Network

Environmental Funders Network: Who We Are

Mission

The Environmental Funders Network helps to identify and create ways to improve and sustain Maine’s natural environment.

We accomplish our mission by:

• Identifying opportunities for individual or joint funding of initiatives
• Providing opportunities for education and sharing of information to gain a deeper understanding of trends, challenges, and solutions
• Encouraging networking among donors, funders, nonprofits, and others interested in protecting Maine’s natural environment

Vision

An informed network of funders has a greater impact addressing Maine’s environmental challenges.

Values

In our work we value:

• Expertise and experiences of nonprofits and community groups
• Education and information provided by members of the partnership
• Diverse philanthropic interests and perspectives
• Candid communication

Staff

Andrea Perry, Coordinator
Environmental Funders Network
efn@mainephilanthropy.org

Janet Henry
Maine Philanthropy Center
USM Glickman Family Library
PO Box 9301
Portland, Maine 04104-9301
207-780-5039
janet@mainephilanthropy.org

Ellen Pope
Maine Community Foundation
245 Main Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
207-667-9735
epope@mainecf.org

Steering Committee

Alexander Buck
Horizon Foundation

William Clough
The Betterment Fund

Jay Espy
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation

Leslie Harroun
Oak Foundation

Horace Hildreth
Maine Community Foundation and Davis Conservation Foundation

Brigitte Kingsbury
Orchard Foundation

Eleanor Kinney
Maine Community Foundation

Bo Norris
Lennox Foundation

Lynne Seeley
Leonard C. & Mildred F. Ferguson Foundation