Nonprofit News
Tax Reform & Charitable Nonprofits
Nov 21 2017Related to: Advocacy
A Race in the House & Senate.The majority in House and Senate are racing to enact comprehensive tax reform in time to place a bill on the President's desk by the end of December.
Do you have questions about what tax reform means to your nonprofit and the people you serve? Do you want to know what happens from here and what you can do about it?... Read Article
Debbie Johnson to Speak at NAWBO
Nov 20 2017Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Leadership
Get Inspired This Holiday Season.Debbie is the Founder and Executive Director of TenderLove Community Center. Its mission is to help homeless, near homeless and low-income women, including survivors of domestic violence and previously incarcerated women, achieve stable, self-supporting lives for themselves and their... Read Article
Nonprofit Advocacy as a Core Competency
Nov 17 2017Related to: Advocacy
Yes You Can - And Should.Many nonprofit organizations have, at their core, a mission to enact social change—whether that’s ending homelessness, supporting access to healthcare or other services, or serving vulnerable populations. Yet, it’s obvious to many of us in the nonprofit sector that the communities we serve are feeling the direct impact of the current... Read Article
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