A visionary and unified Alliance of YMCAs leading change, supporting impactful leaders, and developing healthier communities.

ALLIANCE SERVICES PROVIDED TO NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND YMCAs

There are currently 29 State and Regional State Alliances (including Puerto Rico) in the Y Network. 17 State Alliances. 12 Regional Alliances. We are a Regional Alliance.

Alliances provide consulting services for six key functions:

  1. Elevate and Advance Advocacy within the Alliance
  2. Facilitate Strategy and Planning
  3. Facilitate the Strengthening of Governing Boards
  4. Build Collaborative Efforts among Ys and other organizations through shared services, management agreements, mergers
  5. Facilitate Effective Executive Transition in partnership with Y-USA’s CEO Search Team and leads new CEO Onboarding
  6. Capital Readiness

Our Alliance supports statewide and strategic initiatives such as:

  1. Elevation of the Y Brand & Mission
    • Create state and regional community impact statements
    • Coordinate strategic events and marketing on state and regional levels
  2. Public Policy
    • Coordinate state-level advocacy to advance YMCA priorities
    • Engage Public Policy Committees and contract lobbyists for each state
    • Coordinate participation in National Advocacy Days
    • Plan/Execute State Advocacy Days
  3. Resource Development
    • Secure funds to support YMCAs in 4 key areas: Youth Development (Childcare, School-Age Care, and Camp); Chronic Disease Prevention; Mental Health; and Hunger Relief
    • Coordinate shared Service Contracts – membership software, payroll & HR software, marketing software, electricity (ME)
  4. Leadership Development & Knowledge Sharing
    • Facilitate peer learning and collaboration amongst Ys across Northern New England to advance shared priorities
    • Engage local YMCA staff on national, regional, and state committees, task forces, and boards
    • Execute annual leadership conference for Y staff and volunteers
    • Coordinate content experts to share and innovate on weekly calls

RECENT NEWS

Paige Binfield Named New NNEYMCAS Director of Development

March 1, 2024 – We are thrilled to announce a significant addition to our team at the YMCA Alliance of Northern New England. Please join us in welcoming Paige Binfield as the new Director of Development. Paige brings a wealth of experience and dedication to our Alliance. We are confident Paige’s leadership will propel our development efforts to new heights, ensuring continued growth and success in serving our 25 YMCA associations in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Welcome Paige! Click here to read more about Paige.

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Old Town-Orono YMCA names Scott Wilcox as New CEO

December 18, 2023 – The Old Town/Orono YMCA has named Scott Wilcox as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 18, 2023. Selected by the Y’s CEO Search Committee following a 5-month search, Wilcox will succeed Deb Boyd, who will officially step down on December 31, 2023.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Meagan Hamblett
Chief Executive Officer Meagan.Hamblett@nneymcas.org
207-380-5473

Meg Helming
Chief Operating Officer Meg.Helming@nneymcas.org
207-232-9896

Paige Binfield
Director of Development Paige.Binfield@nneymcas.org
518-572-4540

YMCA ALLIANCE OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND

There are 25 YMCAs with programs in more than 54 locations across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Together, the Northern New England Ys serve more than 203,000 people each year. At the Y, strengthening community is our cause.

Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. The Alliance supports collaboration amongst the states’ Ys and community partners to increase our impact and advocate for positive change in our communities.

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