Nonprofit News
Talking Talons Community Fund Grants March 2014
Feb 12 2014Related to: Fund Development
PRESS RELEASE
Talking Talons Youth Leadership, Inc. Offering Community Fund Grants
Local Non-Profits Asked For Interest
Tijeras, New Mexico (February 12, 2014) –The Board of Directors of Talking Talons Youth Leadership, Inc., a Tijeras, NM youth-environmental leadership organization, has announced another round of funding available to... Read Article
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Nonprofits
Feb 12 2014Looking for something to this Valentine's weekend? Here are some great Valentine's Day events sponsored by or benefiting nonprofits this weekend.
February 13-16
Cupid's Arrow: A Valentine Cabaret at Musical Theatre Southwest
With the lights dimmed and the stars on stage, you will be presented with song after memorable song which may... Read Article
Affinity Groups of United Way of Central New Mexico Accepting Grant Applications for 2014-15
Feb 10 2014United Way of Central New Mexico’s Affinity Groups (Women in Philanthropy, Hispano Philanthropic Society and Young Leaders Society) will be offering the following grants for 2014-2015.
Women in Philanthropy, Women’s Self Sufficiency Grant
The purpose of UWCNM’s Women in Philanthropy Women’s Self-Sufficiency grants is to help create sustainable... Read Article
Smith's Launches Community Rewards Program
Jan 3 2014Smith's Food & Drug is rolling out the new Smith's Community Rewards program that lets customers select the charities to which Smith's will donate, based on dollars they spend in stores.
It is estimated that hundreds of local schools, churches and other nonprofit organizations will earn part of the $1.4 million Smith's will contribute in 2014 through Smith... Read Article
Purpose Prize Nominations Open through January 17, 2014
Dec 30 2013United Way of Central New Mexico has been involved with the Encore Fellowships Network for the past 3 years, linking a wealth of talent and time emerging from Baby Boomers who are retiring from successful careers with our community’s most promising nonprofit organizations.
Another program from Encore.org is the Purpose Prize, awarded annually to people over age 60 who are... Read Article
Adding Capacity to Local Nonprofits - Intel Encore Fellows
Dec 17 2013The Encore Fellowship Program has experienced great growth in 2013. In the past three months Donna Collins, Manager of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence Encore Fellowship Program (an Encore Fellow herself), has matched 18 Intel Fellows. These fellows have been placed at:
Albuquerque Meals on WheelsARCABarrett HouseBoys and Girls Clubs of Central New MexicoCatholic... Read Article
4 Rules for Engaging Volunteers
Dec 16 2013Related to: Volunteer Management
Creating meaningful volunteer opportunities is an important way to keep your volunteers coming back for more. At a recent Center for Nonprofit Excellence volunteer management training, Sarah Newman, Ronald McDonald House Charities of New Mexico; Stephanie Becker, Amy Biehl High School; and Marjori Krebs, UNM Dept. of Ed shared their best practices... Read Article
Two Volunteers Honored for their Contributions to the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History
Dec 11 2013Albuquerque, NM – The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is pleased to honor Ms. Rana Chan as the recipient of the 2013 Outstanding Student Volunteer Award, and Mr. Terry Leighley as the recipient of the 2013 Maydew-Jeblick Award. The awards were given last night at the Museum’s annual Holiday Volunteer Dinner.
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Give Back this Holiday Season
Nov 27 2013
The holidays are a time when many people and companies make an extra effort to give back to the community. Whether you are looking to donate goods, time, or money, we can point you in the right direction:
Find volunteer opportunities for yourself, your workplace, or your family. There are opportunities in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Las... Read Article
Survey for New Mexico Nonprofit Service Organizations
Nov 21 2013A survey is being by conducted by Building Movement Project – a group that works to support nonprofits role in building a better democracy. Building movement is working with local nonprofits and funders in New Mexico to learn about direct service organizations in the State.
The SURVEY asks nonprofit service organizations in New Mexico the following:
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