Nonprofit News
Mobile Matters. Here's What to Do.
Oct 1 2014Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Technology
The web has become increasingly mobile, and that has major implications for everything you do online.
All of your content, like Chinese take-out, should now be packaged "to go."
What does that mean?
Visual. All of your content should be more visual... Read Article
5 Secrets to Landing the Job You Really Want
Sep 26 2014Related to: Human Resources
BJ Jones, Center for Nonprofit Excellence's Encore Innovation Fellow, is quoted in this MONEY Magazine article about her work with us:
Dream of venturing forth into a new and rewarding career? Navigate your journey with expert help from people who know the territory.
Twenty years ago as she whipped up peanut butter balls... Read Article
Peña for the Common Good: Peña 3
Sep 22 2014Related to: Collaboration
Peña for for the Common Good: Thursday, September, 25, 2014 at 9am-1pm
St. Martin's Coffee Shop Conference Room Located at 700 2nd Street (2nd and Lomas) Phone: 242-3801
Lunch will be provided and light snacks, coffee and juice in the morning. This will be the 3rd peña in our series of "Peñas for the Common Good" and we are... Read Article
The Elements of a Mission Statement
Sep 21 2014Related to: Board Development, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
The following is an excerpt taken from the Mindful Fundraising Resource Guide & Workbook.
Remember, the first question you are likely to be asked about your organization is: What is the mission statement? The website Nonprofit Hub identifies... Read Article
Spotlighting the Impact of Youth Programs
Sep 19 2014Related to: Collaboration
Albuquerque Community Foundation & United Way’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence in partnership with The Wallace Foundation & NDI New Mexico:
Invite you to a free lunch presentation and discussion on the findings of a new national research report, Something to Say: Success Principles for Afterschool Arts Programs from Urban... Read Article
National Manufacturing Day October 1-3, 2014
Sep 16 2014The goal of Manufacturing Day is to show the public what manufacturing looks like in America in the 21st century and to encourage young people to consider careers in manufacturing so the industry can remain a backbone of the U.S. economy.
For three days, October 1-3, tours of manufacturing facilities throughout the state will be given.
For more information, please visit... Read Article
Five New Mexico MainStreet Programs Receive National Recognition
Sep 16 2014Recently the Artesia, Carlsbad, Los Alamos, Lovington and Silver City MainStreet programs for receiving recognition from the National Main Street Center for their achievements during the 2013 calendar year.
Accreditation by the National MainStreet Center recognizes achievement for high performing MainStreet programs. National accreditation is a prestigious designation and an... Read Article
New Community Land Trust fundraising to buy Urban Farm
Sep 9 2014Gaia Gardens, a nonprofit certified organic farm, has been operating on a leased parcel of land in Santa Fe since 2012. With the support of a large group of friends and neighbors, we have turned a parched and neglected landscape into a colorful urban oasis, cultivating a large parcel of land in the middle of town and galvanizing a powerful community around it.
This 3.5-acre... Read Article
Nonprofit Survey of HR & Finance Functions
Sep 4 2014Related to: Financial Management, Related to: Human Resources
NonProfit Back Office Resources is working with UNM Anderson School of Management faculty to collect data and prepare a report for the New Mexico Association of Grantmakers and other funders. The report will focus on the status of New Mexico nonprofit organizations human resource and financial processing functions.... Read Article
Make a Difference Day - Getting Started!
Sep 4 2014Related to: Volunteer Management
What is Make a Difference Day?
Make a Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others. Created by USA Weekend Magazine, Make a Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Friday and Saturday of every October. (October 24 and 25, 2014)
Who takes part?
Anyone can participate. It might be as... Read Article