Nonprofit News
Charitable Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day
Feb 3 2015Related to: Fund Development
Give of yourself, your time, your heart this Valentine's Day - and throughout the year.
Here are some ways you can share your love with nonprofits:
Volunteer your time, here are some opportunitiesDonate to your, or your sweetheart's, favorite cause (find local nonprofits)Talk about your favorite ... Read ArticleAFP Launches The Community Calendar
Jan 26 2015Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Fund Development
The Association of Fundraising Professionals-New Mexico (AFP-NM) is pleased to announce The Community Calendar, your one-stop-calendar for many of the events which take place in the community each year. Go to our website http://afpnewmexico.afpnet.org and click on "About Our Chapter", and scroll down to "Community... Read Article
2015 Annual Funders Forum - Feb 19
Jan 23 2015Related to: Fund Development
Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with many of New Mexico's funders in a relaxed, open atmosphere.
New this year: We will be hosting a Conversation on Ethics in Fundraising with Paul and LaDonna Hopkins; and a panel discussion about trends in private, corporate and foundation giving, hosted by Amy Duggan of the Center for... Read Article
Why Not in Your Backyard?
Jan 13 2015Related to: Fund Development
Exploring new opportunities to invest for impact in your own community
By Cece Derringer, Homewise
Director of Resource Development and Communications
A new survey published in May 2014 by the Global Impact Investing Network and J.P. Morgan offers clear evidence of the impressive growth of impact investing. The survey, the authors’... Read Article
Online Mobilization & Fundraising for 2015
Jan 13 2015Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Technology
Upleaf is pleased to offer a four-part training series to help nonprofits get a solid start on 2015!
Hosted by the Colorado Nonprofit Association, you can participate... Read Article
Six IRS Tips for Year-End Gifts to Charity
Dec 23 2014Related to: Financial Management, Related to: Fund Development
Many people give to charity each year during the holiday season. Remember, if you want to claim a tax deduction for your gifts, you must itemize your deductions. There are several tax rules that you should know about before you give. Here are six tips from the IRS that you should keep in mind:
Qualified charities. ... Read ArticleWhat is a Mindful Leader?
Dec 8 2014Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Human Resources, Related to: Leadership
This past week I attended the Mindful Leadership Summit in Washington, DC and had the privilege to learn from some of the best in the field including Sharon Salzberg, Michael Carroll, and Daniel Goleman. Since I’ve been back from the conference many people have asked me what is mindful leader? A... Read ArticleSubmit Your RFPs for 2015-16 NM AmeriCorps Program
Nov 18 2014Related to: Fund Development
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) has opened its 2015-16 funding cycle. Important Dates:
Pre Proposal Conference on December 3, 2014.Must submit "Letter of Acknowledgement" by December 3, 2014 to be eligible to submit proposal. Grant Proposal will be due on January 5, 2015 (both submitted to the New... Read ArticleNew Fundraising Study Provides Insights on Effective Technology Use
Nov 14 2014Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Technology
Fundraisers today face an amazing array of choices when it comes to technology. There are software suites for coordinating outreach. There are continuous innovations in web communication channels and social media. There are even novel ways to accept donations in the form of bitcoin and other digital currencies.... Read ArticleBoomerang Giving Provides a Generation a Chance to Define Itself
Nov 14 2014Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Fund Development
What if there was one thing everyone eligible for senior discounts can do today that will reap rewards for the rest of our lives? As of November 14, there is! The new organization Boomerang Giving asks you to click on www.boomeranggiving.org and take the “Boomerang Pledge”:
I pledge to make my community... Read Article