Environmental Funders Network
A project of the Maine Community Foundation and the Maine Philanthropy Center
Environmental Funders Network: Who We Are
Mission
The Environmental Funders Network helps to sustain Maine’s natural environment and strengthen its connection to Maine’s people, communities, and quality of place.
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
Jo D. Saffeir, 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
Forrest Berkley
Maine Community Foundation
Bill Clough
The Betterment Fund
Chris Corbett
Maine Community Foundation
Jay Espy
Elmina B. Sewall Foundation
Eleanor Kinney
Maine Community Foundation
Bo Norris
Lennox Foundation
Gioia Perugini
Jane’s Trust
Lynne Seeley
Leonard C. & Mildred F. Ferguson Foundation
Ala Reid
Maine Community Foundation
Environmental Funders Network
USM Glickman Family Library
PO Box 9301
Portland, Maine 04104-9301
Maine Community Foundation
Maine Philanthropy Center
