Nonprofit News
Attend the Largest Convening of Volunteers in the World!
Jul 2 2015Related to: Volunteer Management
Like Minded People Making a DifferenceThe Points of Light's Conference on Volunteering and Service is the largest convening of volunteer, national service and civic leaders in the world. Each year, thousands of people who really care about the future of volunteer service convene in one place - to learn from, share with and get inspired by... Read Article
A Community Driven State Service Plan
Jun 26 2015Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Volunteer Management
The New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism (NMCCV), housed in the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, is directed by a Governor-appointed Board comprised of sixteen community leaders from across the state and operated by a small staff of four. The NMCCV manages the state... Read Article
Help End Hunger in NM - Call for Partners!
Jun 22 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration
The 2nd Annual End Hunger in New Mexico Summit offers a wide variety of topics dealing with hunger issues in the State of New Mexico. Presenters will include experts on the subject of hunger; workshops will include solutions, resources and connections to services throughout the State.
How Can You Be a Partner?... Read Article
Record Keeping the Right Way
Jun 19 2015Related to: Financial Management
Importance of RecordkeepingAn organization must keep books and records to show it complies with tax rules, and it must be able to document the sources of receipts and expenditures reported on Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax. For additional information on Form 990, please see Chapter 8.
An effective... Read Article
Are You a Change Agent?
Jun 10 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Board Development, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Human Resources, Related to: Leadership, Related to: Volunteer Management
Reason #5 Why You’re Not Changing Things (Enough!)The world needs change. Humans haven’t (yet) evolved to effectively manage our caveman... Read Article
Three Misconceptions Around Collective Impact
Jun 9 2015Related to: Collaboration
Collective impact is a concept that has resonated with many in the field over the years since we first wrote about it in 2011. The 5 conditions—common agenda, shared measurement, mutually reinforcing activities, continuous communication, and backbone support—provide a helpful framework for practitioners looking to bring coordination among... Read Article
Grant Opportunity: “Seeds of Native Health”, deadline Jul 20
Jun 8 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Fund Development
Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures The Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation’s national program is pleased to announce its 2015 “Seeds of Native Health” Promising Program request for proposals. Thanks to generous support from the... Read Article
2015 Nonprofit Benchmarks Report
Jun 1 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Technology
The numbers are in, and they look good!M+R and NTEN’s 2015 Nonprofit Benchmarks Report returns for the ninth year, the ultimate guide to nonprofit industry standards for online fundraising, advocacy, and list building. The data from the nonprofits we... Read Article
Utilizing Campaigns to Grow Organizational Strength
Jun 1 2015Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Technology
Do you have a goal in mind?Campaigns are short-term and should be done with the purpose of accomplishing a goal. A successful organization will have many campaigns [over] time. Sometimes campaigns can grow larger than expected and build great momentum for your organization, which is why it is important to be... Read Article
How Do You Give Back?
Jun 1 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Board Development, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Financial Management, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Human Resources, Related to: Leadership, Related to: Technology, Related to: Volunteer Management
Thousands of nonprofits in New MexicoEach has a unique vision... Read Article