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Stephanie Paine Consulting is committed to helping nonprofits make an impact in their communities.
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Stephanie Paine

Stephanie has worked with nonprofits for more than 30 years. She’s passionate about mission based work and supporting organizations that make a difference. Her professional experience, both paid and volunteer, has focused on leading organizations to develop fundraising, engagement, and human resources strategies and solutions.

Leadership

Thirty years of experience as a Board leader helping nonprofits define, create and execute mission-driven work.

Human Resources

Extensive experience overseeing employee and volunteer programs and managing all aspects of the onboarding for employees and board members.

Board Governance

Experienced Nonprofit Board leader with expertise in assessments, philanthropy, succession planning, executive search, and governance.

Fundraising

A proven track record of raising annual fund dollars, soliciting major donor gifts, and increasing planned giving.

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When Stephanie is not running to her next board meeting or planning the next family travel adventure, she can be found on the yoga mat or walking, climbing, and skiing in the mountains of New England.

Education

Northeastern University

MS in Leadership, 2012

Emory University

BA in Art History, 1988

Indiana University, The Lily School of Philanthropy

Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM), 2022

  • Principles and Techniques of Fundraising
  • Annual Sustainability
  • Managing a Capital Campaign
  • Developing Major Gifts

University of Southern Maine

  • Facilitating Effective Learning Programs
  • Grant Writing

Co-Active Training Institute

Coach Training

  • CTI Fundamentals
  • CTI Fulfillment
  • CTI Balance 
  • CTI Process 
  • CTI Synergy

Civic Engagements

Freeport High School Scholarship Foundation

Board President, 2022-present
Board Member, 2019-present

RSU 5

Strategic Planning Committee, 2016-2018

Tri-Town Track and Field Project

Board Member and Fundraising Committee Member, 2015-2018

Casco Bay YMCA

Board Member and Strategic Master Planning Committee, 2012-2015

Carroll County YMCA/Camp Huckins

Board Member, 1997-2014
Board Chair, 2004-2006
Capital Campaign Chair, 2008-2012
Development Committee Chair, 2012-2014
Executive Search Committee Chair, 2003
Personnel and Board Development Chair, 1998-2004

Freeport Community Services

Board member and Personnel Committee Chair, 2005-2010

Memberships

Association of Fundraising Professionals
(AFP-NNE)

Member, 2022

Maine Association of Nonprofits

Member, 2022

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Deng Chol

Co-Founder, and President, Peace Power Foundation

“Stephanie has been instrumental in helping us create systems for our new 501(c)(3),
Peace Power Foundation, an organization dedicated to bringing together young leaders for peace-building and entrepreneurship development in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Stephanie played a crucial role in guiding our new organization through the steps to establish a board, a fundraising structure, and a preliminary strategic plan. We would not have been in a position to reach our first-year goals without her expertise and support. We look forward to continuing our work together.”

Are you ready to get started?

Contact Stephanie Paine Consulting today if you’re ready to take your nonprofit to the next level! We’ll be with you every step of the way.

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