Nonprofit News
At-Risk Youth Find a Passion for the Forest
Nov 10 2017Related to: Collaboration
Youth Crew Finds Passion for Forestry and Fire.
Wildfire Network has been included in a grant awarded to Santa Fe Youthworks from the city of Santa Fe, to engage youth in forest and fire related endeavors.
It has since kicked off with 5 at-risk youth forming a crew and taking part in training for various aspects of forestry and fire.... Read Article
#GivingTuesdayNM: The Final Countdown
Nov 7 2017Related to: Fund Development
It's Not Too Late to Run a Successful Campaign.We've reached the final countdown to #GivingTuesdayNM and procrastinators across the state are getting focused. Here are five last-minute strategies for those who are just getting started.
1. Define your campaign by setting a goal. What do you want to accomplish on #GivingTuesdayNM... Read Article
Amplifiy Your #GivingTuesdayNM Campaign
Nov 6 2017Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Fund Development
Local Business + #GivingTuesdayNM.Local businesses, large and small, like to be associated with good causes in their communities, and #GivingTuesday is a movement that they will want to be part of. Here are a range of ways they can get involved in your community’s #GivingTuesdayNM campaign.
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NAMI Hosting Free Seminars on Mental Illness
Oct 25 2017Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration
Support for Family & Friends.The National Alliance on Mental Illness offers a free, 4 hour Family & Friends seminar that informs and supports family members, partners, friends and significant others who have loved ones with a mental health condition. Participants learn about diagnoses, treatment, recovery, communication... Read Article
UNM Evaluation Lab Launches 2018 Summer Institute
Oct 24 2017Related to: Evaluation
Embed Evaluation Into Your Operations.Recognizing the need for evaluation capacity across New Mexico, the Evaluation Lab is launching a Summer Institute in 2018. The Summer Institute, a 5-day, 40-hour intensive course, will help staff from nonprofit organizations across the state learn how to create and improve upon sustainable program evaluation systems.... Read Article
Kellogg Foundation Welcomes New Director
Oct 24 2017Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
Ngage Executive Director Takes New Position.The new program director for W.K. Kellogg Foundation's New Mexico branch is new to the job but he's been part of the state's nonprofit sector for years.
Starting Nov. 13, Frank R. Lopez will oversee Kellogg's future grants for New Mexico. His responsibilities will also... Read Article
National Philanthropy Day Awards 2017
Oct 20 2017Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership, Related to: Volunteer Management
Celebrate Philanthrophy. Celebrate the endless contributions local individuals and organizations make to so many important causes across the state. Join AFP New Mexico Chapter in recognizing some of our community's top donors, volunteers, foundations, and nonprofits. The 2017... Read Article
Family Advocacy Center Turns 10!
Oct 20 2017Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Leadership
Supporting Victims of Interpersonal Violence.
Thousands of people are helped each year at the Family Advocacy Center (FAC). This year, the FAC and United Way of Central New Mexico will celebrate 10 years of service of this important community asset, which provides a single location for multiple services for victims of... Read Article
November is National Children's Grief Awareness Month
Oct 18 2017Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Leadership
Recognize the Needs of Grieving Children.November 16th is National Children’s Grief Awareness Day – a day to recognize the needs of children who are grieving.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that 5% of children will experience the death of a loved one by the time they are 18. That means... Read Article
Generation Justice Receives W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
Oct 17 2017Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Related to: Fund Development
Funding for Narrative Change in New Mexico.
Congratulations to Generation Justice for being awarded a $244,739 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation! The grant is intended to help strengthen the leadership pipeline impacting narrative change around vulnerable children and... Read Article