Nonprofit News
How is Office Morale?
Mar 18 2015Related to: Leadership
Does it feel like Office Space is your reality?Is staff going through the motions, feeling invisible and unappreciated? Many, perhaps hating their jobs? Something needs to change, and it's quite simple: People need to feel valued.
There is an idea called the “depreciation mindset" which is when people feel weak,... Read Article
Crossroads for Women Recognized by NM Legislature
Mar 18 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Leadership
On February 19, 2015, New Mexico State Senator Lisa Torraco introduced a memorial recognizing Crossroads for Women (CRFW) for outstanding community service. The memorial passed the Senate with a unanimous 43-0 vote and honors the advocacy work of CRFW clients and staff advocacy which has generated concrete legislative proposals that reflect... Read Article
Grant Opportunity: Eliminating Health Disparities, Deadline April 14th
Mar 17 2015Related to: Fund Development
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Awards for Eliminating Health Disparities program advances RWJF’s vision for building a Culture of Health by recognizing and celebrating individuals who have successfully implemented systems changes related to the determinants of health. Recognition of these efforts increases the visibility and awareness... Read Article
I.N.S.P.I.R.E. Series: Moneka Stevens-Cordova
Mar 11 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Leadership
“I am my community.”Moneka Stevens-Cordova was in her late teens when she heard the call for youth advocacy. At the time, she was living in a group home. “There was a 13 year old that came in and I remember thinking, why is he here? What help does he need?” She recalls that each morning before getting herself to... Read Article
Keshet's Spring Fundraiser: Imagine the Possibilities
Mar 2 2015Related to: Fund Development
Imagine the Possibilities...a night of fun, food and dance. You're invited to Keshet's Spring Fundraiser.
Enjoy a buffet dinner, live music, dancing, and dance performances by Keshet's repertory company, pre-professional program and community school students of all levels and abilities! Support Keshet by bidding on items... Read Article
Find New Life in Your Nonprofit & Start Thriving!
Feb 23 2015Related to: Leadership
Passion for the mission infuses every aspect of a thriving nonprofit organization. And funding often follows passion. During my 40 year nonprofit career, I have seen that there are really only two types of nonprofits: those that succeed and those that struggle. There isn’t much in between.
What differentiates successful nonprofits... Read Article
Free Legal Assistance for Nonprofits & Small Businesses
Feb 20 2015The Business and Tax Clinic at the UNM School of Law provides free legal assistance to nonprofit organizations and small businesses who cannot afford private legal counsel. In the clinic, law students work under the supervision of faculty to provide top quality representation for our clients.
The Clinic focuses primarily on non-litigation matters such as choosing the right form... Read Article
Grant Opportunity for Collaborations, Applications due March 27, 2015
Feb 19 2015Related to: Fund Development
Nonprofits working on community-wide initiatives or collaboratives are invited to apply for funding through the Community Building Initiatives Committee of United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM).
The Committee has very limited funds available to award in FY 2014-15 for community-wide initiatives that support systemic change efforts or multi-... Read Article
Nominate a Deserving Volunteer by March 31, 2015
Feb 18 2015Related to: Volunteer Management
Join Mayor Berry on April 7th for the 3rd Annual National Mayor’s Day of Recognition. One outstanding individual will be honored as the 2015 Albuquerque Volunteer of the Year, and a local business, community group or nonprofit will be honored for their Excellence in Volunteerism!
Start thinking about those individuals, community... Read Article
Defining & Understanding Unrelated Business Income
Feb 17 2015Related to: Financial Management
The IRS is looking at nonprofit unrelated business income (UBI). Here's a short video to help nonprofit organizations understand unrelated business income. Rob Nowak, a principal with CliftonLarsonAllen working with nonprofits on tax issues, talks about:
The IRS definition of UBISome of the gray areas left to individual... Read Article