Lori Allen, Grants & Foundations Specialist

As Annual Fund Officer and Grants Specialist, Lori (she/her) works to secure funding to support all of 317 Main’s programs.  Playing music has always been a lifeline for her, learning flute and piano in her youth and as an adult, guitar. She is also a proud member of the “if you can’t sing well, sing loud” society. Her first experience with 317 was as a parent when her kids took a ukelele class with Ted Demille, and she later studied guitar with Conor Linehan.  She is excited to help ensure that anyone who wants to can experience the joy of making music.

Lori came to 317 Main with 20 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and administration.  Originally from the Oxford Hills area, she has worked with organizations such as the Maine Development Foundation, the Boston Children’s Museum, the Center for Women & Enterprise, and the Maine Small Business Development Center.   An avid knitter, Lori lives in Brunswick with her husband and three children, all of whom love exploring the coast of Maine and a good dance party in the living room.