Nonprofit News
The Line Between Board & Staff Isn't Black & White. It's Invisible.
Jan 10 2018Related to: Board Development
Who Does What in a Functioning Nonprofit?By Jean Block | January 10, 2018
A few years ago, I was introduced at a conference as “Jean Block, who has more than a half a century of experience in the nonprofit sector…”
Gasp! Well, it is true, since I organized my first fundraiser at age 13 and am now 75.
In the years since I was... Read Article
Now's the Time to Join the Cooperative Network!
Jan 5 2018Related to: Fund Development
Connect, Learn & Find Funding.The Grants Collective is celebrating one year of launching the Cooperative Network for New Mexico’s Nonprofits. It has been a wonderful year of supporting, innovating, and connecting our state’s nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, public agencies, and funder networks.
The Grants Collective... Read Article
Rock Social Media
Jan 4 2018Related to: Volunteer Management
And Give Volunteers an A+ Experience.“The most common first impression of volunteers is that our program is efficient and organized,” says Greg, “but once they turn their attention to their own feelings and observations, the comments become very different – and quite moving.”
One volunteer observed, “One woman told us we provided joy in a life... Read Article
ABC Community Schools Partnership Needs Your Input
Jan 3 2018Related to: Leadership
Meet the Top Executive Director Candidates.You are invited to participate in a Community Forum to meet the top candidates for the ABC Community Schools Partnership Executive Director position. Each candidate will share her/his experience and view for the future of Community Schools and answer questions from the audience. Audience members will be asked to give... Read Article
Your Engine of Impact: Board Governance
Dec 21 2017Related to: Board Development
Evaluate and Sustain Your Board.Structure your board to support effective decision making. A simple way to approach the issue of board composition is to honor the venerable idea of the Three Ws: work, wisdom, and wealth. Your goal should be to attract board members who bring at least one of these critical assets to the table. Excellent board... Read Article
Federal Tax Reform Legislation Passes
Dec 21 2017Related to: Advocacy
Our Charitable Sector Must Continue FightCongress has approved the final tax reform legislation. The law will go into effect for the 2018 calendar year.
Where We Are Now Unfortunately, the bill is expected to significantly reduce charitable giving to charities, especially giving to charities that rely on middle-class donors. While the charitable... Read Article
5 Steps to Get Your Board Involved in Fundraising
Dec 15 2017Related to: Fund Development
Inspire Your Board to Embrace Fundraising.Although generally well-intentioned, Board members often shy away from helping raise funds for their organization. Nonprofit staff and leaders recognize that an engaged Board of Directors is a critical factor in the success of their organization. A major component of that success is a Board that... Read Article
Join Not Forgotten Outreach on the Slopes
Dec 14 2017Related to: Advocacy
Enjoy the Largest Ski Event in The Nation.Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico - The 5th Annual Not Forgotten Outreach Week’s FREE event will be held from January 16th – 21st, 2018. Taos Ski Valley (TSV) and Not Forgotten Outreach, Inc. (NFO) invite Past & Present Military Members, their immediate family & Gold Star Families the opportunity to enjoy a week on the... Read Article
7 Proposal Writing Tips from a Foundation CEO
Dec 9 2017Related to: Fund Development
Fuss Over Summary Until it Sparkles.What if you knew that huge sums of money, perhaps a month or two of your organization’s payroll, were riding on 200 or 400 words? Wouldn’t you pay scrupulous attention to these passages? Your proposal will only get read if the summary provides a reason for the program officer to dig deeper.
Read all of the 7... Read Article
UNM Business Students Provide Free Consulting
Dec 9 2017Related to: Collaboration
Need Help With a Strategic Business Plan?The UNM Small Business Institute (SBI) at the Anderson School of Management is accepting client applications through Friday, January 12, 2018 for the spring semester 2018 cohort group.
Since its founding in 1978, the UNM SBI has worked with 25-30 student teams every semester, guided by a professor with subject... Read Article