Nonprofit News
2019 Volunteer Fair & Giving Day
Mar 14 2019The City of Las Cruces, in partnership with Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM) and United Way of Southwest New Mexico (UWSWNM) is excited to announce its 8th Annual Volunteer Fair and Giving Day on April 6th, 2019. In the first combined Las Cruces Volunteer Fair & Giving Day event, participating organizations will be able to raise... Read Article
Nominate a Volunteer for the Mayor's Day of Recognition
Feb 21 2019Related to: Volunteer Management
Recognize Your Indispensable Volunteers!Each year, thousands of volunteers work to make The Land of Enchantment a brighter place. Mayor Keller and the City of Albuquerque want to recognize volunteers dedicated to our community!
We’re looking for Albuquerque residents who take pride in their community and city. This year we’re giving out #... Read Article
Health Care Reform Survey
Feb 12 2019Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration
Con Alma Health Foundations and its partners seek your input on how best to strengthen New Mexico’s health care safety net for children and families. Your answers will help us identify and connect the work that you are presently doing and help us illustrate the actions taken by you as stakeholders, advocates and others. Your efforts will... Read Article
Nonprofit Summit in Valencia County
Feb 4 2019Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
Deep Learning for Valencia Organizations. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence has partnered with The Grants Collective and the UNM Evaluation Lab to host a two-day summit for organizations in Valencia County. What: A summit that explores topics related to nonprofit business... Read Article
Live Grantmaking Opportunity
Feb 1 2019Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Fund Development
Albuquerque Business First, Western Sky Community Care and Meow Wolf are partnering to award grants to up to three nonprofits at a live event that will show audience members in real time how grants are reviewed and how recipients are determined.
The event will feature a group of local nonprofit leaders who will... Read Article
Introducing Our Giving Space™ for New Mexico Nonprofits!
Jan 31 2019Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Technology
Introducing Our Giving Space™, a fresh way to encourage and increase donations for New Mexico nonprofits!
Tap into the power of social giving and let us help kick start your 2019 fundraising efforts with Our Giving Space! Joy, our likable AI-powered chatbot, creates a personalized giving experience for each donor. Joy becomes... Read Article
Is Microvolunteering Right for Your Nonprofit?
Jan 29 2019Related to: Volunteer Management
Many hands make light work! It's time to do away with the assumption that microvolunteerism lowers nonprofit productivity. No matter what type of organization you run, utilizing microvolunteering as part of your volunteer program can help you reach your goals faster, create momentum for progress, and increase the size of your... Read Article
Connecting Generations ABQ - A Home Sharing Program
Jan 22 2019Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
Hands Across Time New Mexico, Inc. is currently accepting applications for our Connecting Generations ABQ Home Sharing program.
This innovative supportive housing program, modeled after... Read Article
Grant Application Open for Albuquerque Rotary Charitable Foundation
Jan 14 2019Related to: Fund Development
The Albuquerque Rotary Charitable Foundation is accepting grant proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Albuquerque community. All proposed projects should demonstrate adherence to one of Rotary's Six Areas of Focus. Proposals are due before 5PM on February 4, 2019.
For more information, see the proposal guidelines.
Special Events Fundraising
Jan 3 2019Related to: Fund Development
When I began my nonprofit career, I was tasked with starting three new fundraising special events within a five-year period. I had some success with the events, but it certainly wasn’t smooth sailing — one event generated significant income, but the organization’s board did not support it; one event had great committee involvement, but ultimately didn’t meet... Read Article