This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer ready to take a leap in their skills to plan and execute a non-violent direct actions for de-escalation. This event series will occur the third Thursday of every month, 5:30-7:30 pm, at the Lewiston MPA office. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who ... Read More

This training will cover both the basics of navigating the legislative process in Maine, as well as more advanced skills like winning funding for your legislation, and asking open-ended questions to assess self-interest. Lobbyists, law makers, executive directors, campaigns managers, people considering a run for office, and anyone else responsible for moving policy in the legislature will find this helpful. ... Read More

Designed to take advantage of the unique opportunities that occur when starting a new role, this training covers core leadership concepts, dealing with organizational conflict, developing sustainable workplans, and more. It is two days and one overnight at MPA's house in China. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a ... Read More

Open to all staff and volunteers interested in understanding the origins of these injustices, and the skills necessary to tackle them (inside and outside our organizations). This training will be two days and one overnight at MPA's China house. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about ... Read More

Designed particularly for communications staff and other staff or volunteers whose roles include creating and executing communications strategies, this training will cover why we do communications work and basics about the media. Staff and volunteers expected to understand communications strategies and play a role in their execution are also encouraged to apply. Because space is limited, we may not be ... Read More

This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer ready to take a leap in their organizing skills to be able to practice their story of self as well as draft their written story. This event will occur the third Thursday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Lewiston MPA office. Because space is limited, we may not ... Read More

Open to current canvass directors or those soon to step into the role, participants will learn the skills of building, managing and growing door-to-door canvass teams focused on recruiting members and grassroots fundraising. This training will be two days and one overnight at MPA's China house. Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. ... Read More

Open to staff and volunteers who want to increase their comfort with—and skills at—fundraising to build powerful organizations. Small dollar programs, major donor fundraising, grant prospecting—we'll cover it all! Because space is limited, we may not be able to accept everyone who applies. Please tell us a little bit about yourself and why you want to come to the training. ... Read More

This training is open to all progressive staff and any volunteer ready to take a leap in their organizing skills and walk away with an understanding of MPA's leadership model and to be aware of their own leadership development and learning goals. This event will occur the third Thursday of every month, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at the Lewiston MPA office. Because ... Read More