Nonprofit News
2015 Mayor & First Lady's Charity Gala RFP Open
Nov 10 2014Related to: Fund Development
Nonprofits Can Now Apply to be Charity Gala Beneficiaries Every year the Mayor & First Lady’s Charity Gala raises funds to support local nonprofits- the selection process for the 2015 Gala is now open to applicants Albuquerque- Plans for the 2015 Charity Gala, scheduled for April 25, 2015, are already coming together. This will be the... Read Article
Space Makeover Opportunity for a Nonprofit
Nov 10 2014Related to: Fund Development
If your nonprofit has a space that needs remodeling, International Interior Designers Association picks one nonprofit each year to remodel.
In the past, they have transformed a training/dining room for Dismas House, and created a sunny arts and crafts space for The Boys and Girls Club.
Interested nonprofits should email a description of the... Read Article
You can market without fundraising, but you can’t fundraise without marketing
Nov 3 2014Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Fund Development
The following is an excerpt taken from the Mindful Fundraising Resource Guide & Workbook. Rubina Cohen of the marketing and communications firm Firefly Strategies wisely suggests replacing the typical recommendation of focusing on the four Ps of marketing (price, place, product... Read Article
Post Your Holiday Volunteer & Donation Requests
Oct 27 2014Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Volunteer Management
During this time of year we start receiving calls from businesses and individuals looking to volunteer or donate goods to nonprofits for the holidays.
We direct these inquires to NM Volunteer Connection and NM Gifts In-Kind.
NM Volunteer Connection is a platform for connecting people who want to... Read Article
Dara Ambriz Talks About CNPE
Oct 16 2014Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Volunteer Management
In the video below, Dara Ambriz talks about some of the resources the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) offers, including nonprofit trainings, New Mexico Volunteer Connection, Make a Difference Day, and the New Mexico Grantmakers Directory.
Dara is a CNPE, former Loaned Executive at United Way of Central New... Read Article
The Elements of a Mission Statement
Sep 21 2014Related to: Board Development, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
The following is an excerpt taken from the Mindful Fundraising Resource Guide & Workbook.
Remember, the first question you are likely to be asked about your organization is: What is the mission statement? The website Nonprofit Hub identifies... Read Article
Be a Change Agent
Aug 27 2014Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
Are you working with a nonprofit to make the community better? Would you like to learn what you can do today to make your nonprofit a powerful force for change?
Join us on September 24 as Kim Klein demonstrates how nonprofits can work together to create change.
More people volunteer than vote. If... Read Article
PNM Offers $250,000 to Nonprofits for Energy Saving Projects
Aug 13 2014Related to: Fund Development
Nonprofits that want to complete energy saving projects should apply for PNM Reduce Your Use Grants before Friday, Sept. 19. Qualified organizations may receive up to $5,000 to put their energy-saving ideas into action.
Previous recipients have used the grants to replace inefficient windows, upgrade lighting or replace older appliances. Most nonprofit... Read Article
Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation- RFP for Capacity Building Grants
Aug 7 2014Related to: Fund Development
Notah Begay III Foundation’s (NB3F) Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures Announces New Grant Opportunity
Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures is offering a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their Capacity Building Grants. The purpose of these grants will be to partner with Native communities to support work to address childhood obesity... Read Article
Kim Klein is Coming to Albuquerque
Aug 4 2014Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Fund Development
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence in partnership with Building Movement Project, is bringing Kim Klein to Albuquerque on September 24, 2014.
In Vote with Your Mission, Kim will demonstrate how nonprofits can be a powerful force for change. Join the conversation that helps us realize our collective power. In... Read Article