Nonprofit News
Tax Reform Implications for Exempt Organization Employers and Employees
Jan 19 2018Related to: Financial Management, Related to: Human Resources
Key Provisions for Tax-Exempt Organizations.On December 22, President Donald Trump signed the most significant tax reform legislation in more than 30 years. While the overhaul has wide-ranging implications throughout American business and society, numerous provisions will affect tax-exempt organizations, including public... Read Article
Funding Opportunity: Improve Outcomes for Boys and Men of Color
Jan 18 2018Related to: Fund Development
HEP Set to Distribute Resource Pool. The New Mexico Health Equity Partnership (HEP), an initiative at the Santa Fe Community Foundation, works with a network of partners and allies to build movement to ensure every New Mexican can lead a healthy life, live in neighborhoods where our children and families thrive, and have a say in the decisions that impact... Read Article
New Mexico’s Choreographic Center Gains Support and National Draw
Jan 11 2018Related to: Leadership
Keshet Brings National Talent to Albuquerque. The Keshet Makers Space Experience expands in 2018 with support from Albuquerque Community Foundation’s Mayor’s Prize for Entrepreneurship and an Economic Development Award from the New Mexico Gas Co. Inc. – an Emera Company. Ten choreographers (Makers) from throughout the United States were selected through a... Read Article
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