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Rockland, Maine, United States
Island Institute
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The Island Institute works to sustain Maine's island and coastal communities. Our core program areas are driven by the requests of community members themselves. Our core commitment to the islands of Maine includes sharing what works among these diverse communities and beyond.We work in three main strategic areas of programming: Strengthening Community EconomiesEnhancing Education and LeadershipDelivering and Sharing SolutionsIn each of these areas, we seek to support local efforts that ensure Maine's island communities continue to be healthy, economically viable places in which to work and live.In the 35 years since the Institute was founded, its staff has grown from two to nearly 50. The annual operating budget of the organization has grown to over $6 million, and it has made a significant impact for Maine island and coastal communities.Under the leadership of president Rob Snyder, the Island Institute's work remains rooted in Maine but has expanded through partnerships with similar communities off the coast of the Carolinas, Alaska, Maryland, and elsewhere. With more than 150,000 year-round islanders in the United States, there is no shortage of interest in the Institute's work or partners for its programming.