Nonprofit News
Something's Bubbling in Torrance County
Jul 3 2014Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration
Self-reliance and self-determination are two characteristics historically associated with the Southwest.
Well, down in the tiny town of Mountainair, words are swiftly turning into action. The Lobos Pipeline is a project proposed by Kinder Morgan to move carbon dioxide through parts of New Mexico and Arizona and on to Texas for... Read Article
1.1 Million in Funds Approved for Supportive Housing
Jul 1 2014Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration
Several Crossroads for Women clients and staff spoke to Bernalillo County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 24th, in support of a project that would provide housing and supportive services to over 75 families in Bernalillo County.
Funding was unanimously approved and the project is slated to begin, Fall 2014.
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National Recognition for Enlace Comunitario's Promotora Program
Jun 17 2014Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Leadership
After a national search, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation chose Enlace Comunitario as one of the eight most promising domestic violence prevention programs in the country working with immigrant communities. Thanks to their grant, we spent three soul-searching years evaluating our Promotora program and what works. We are happy to share... Read Article
Building Movement Project Peña for the Common Good
Jun 10 2014Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration
Join Us: Thursday June 12, Peña for the Common Good
Building Movement Project, along with our partners, will hold our second "peña" on June 12th, from 1pm to 4pm, at the South Valley Academy, Following the peña, we will have a social hour to continue learning about each other's work and building relationships between organizers,... Read Article
The Notah Begay III Foundation’s Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures Announces Promising Program Grant Opportunity
Jun 10 2014Related to: Fund Development
The Notah Begay III Foundation’s Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures Announces Promising Program Grant Opportunity
SANTA ANA PUEBLO, New Mexico (June 2, 2014) The Notah Begay III Foundation’s (NB3F) “Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures” national initiative today announced it is accepting proposals for its second round of Promising... Read Article
The Honey Moon House Party--A Benefit for Crossroads for Women
Jun 9 2014In honor of the first sign of honey in the hive, June's full moon is traditionally
known as the Honey Moon, and calls to mind the heady sweetness of a season in
which desires come to fruition and wishes are granted.
Dream Big & Celebrate Life on this night of Tarot, I-Ching, Poi, Electric Guitar, Body Art, Food and Spirits. Support the women at Crossroads as they... Read Article
What Happens at a Major Donor Visit?
Jun 4 2014Related to: Board Development, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership, Related to: Technology
1. Welcome and Hello
-Chit chat with donor
2. Review the agenda and check how long you have
3. Tell your story
-How and why did... Read Article
What's a Learning Culture & Why Does It Matter to Your Nonprofit?
May 29 2014Related to: Evaluation
A learning culture exists when an organization uses reflection, feedback, and sharing of knowledge as part of its day-to-day operations. It involves continual learning from members’ experiences and applying that learning to improve. Learning cultures take organizations beyond an emphasis on program-focused outcomes to more systemic and organization wide focus on... Read Article
AOA plans to award two different types of falls prevention grants
May 28 2014Related to: Fund Development
Through this funding opportunity, the Administration on Aging (AoA), part of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), plans to award two different types of falls prevention grants financed solely by 2014 Prevention and Public Health Funds (PPHF-2014). The Option 1 state grant awards will support approximately 8-10 grants to domestic public or private... Read Article
New Mexico’s community foundations to consider merger
May 28 2014Related to: Collaboration
Five community foundations in New Mexico said Thursday they are entering into discussions that might lead to a merger.
Brian Byrnes, director of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, said the goal is to better leverage the foundations’ combined $185 million in assets, build resources and make philanthropic capital available everywhere in the state.
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