Nonprofit News
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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ABQ Heading Home Volunteer Describes Her Experience
Nov 20 2013Below is a letter from Stephanie Johnson, team liaison for Granny Belle’s Angels, a volunteer support team for the Home Team Program. The program is designed to lovingly support people newly housed (formerly homeless) as they transition into housing. Granny Belle’s Angels support a single mother with six children by helping out organizing and cleaning the house... Read Article
Request for Proposals - State of New Mexico AmeriCorps Grant 2014
Nov 13 2013
Request for Proposal Number: 14-631-8001-00056
TITLE: State of New Mexico AmeriCorps Grant fiscal year 2014
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals to establish multiple contracts through competitive negotiations for the procurement of agreements with AmeriCorps programs throughout the... Read Article
Albuquerque Ruff Ryders Lifestyle motorcycle chapter and St. Felix Pantry host Turkey Drive
Nov 11 2013On November 16, the members of the Albuquerque Ruff Ryders will come together at the St. Felix Pantry in Rio Rancho located at 4020 Barbara Loop SE from 10am through 1:00pm to collect turkeys. The turkeys will be distributed to many families who come to St. Felix Pantry for food. "Hunger has become a year-round issue all over the place, Rio Rancho is no exception," says Rev. Jack... Read Article
Notah Begay III Foundation’s (NB3F) Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures Announces New Grant Opportunity
Nov 7 2013Notah Begay III Foundation’s (NB3F) Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures Announces New Grant Opportunity
NB3F’s Native Strong: Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures is offering a Request for Proposals (RFP) for their newest grant making initiative, Capacity Building Grants. The purpose of these grants will be to partner with Native communities to support:
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Grant Writing and Training
Oct 29 2013
Grants are one method that nonprofits can use to diversify their funding sources. Writing a grant proposal is a way to inform grantmakers (family or community foundations, state, federal or corporations) about your work and its impact in the community. It is also the process for requesting funding.
The Center receives a lot of requests for grant... Read Article
YOU Made a Difference!
Oct 28 2013As the 23rd annual Make a Difference Day weekend came to a close, over 60 agencies had registered a project on the MDD website, with over 1000 volunteers signing up to make a difference in the greater Albuquerque area.
From collection drives, to open space cleanup, to kitchen remodeling, to painting of buildings, food packing and much more, hundreds of volunteers came together to... Read Article
Tool for Grant Research
Oct 25 2013Related to: Fund Development
Did you know the New Mexico Grantmakers Directory is a free tool for grant research?
The Directory includes profiles of grantmakers in New Mexico and national grantmakers who fund local nonprofits or have funding opportunities open to New Mexico nonprofits.
Visit www.nmgrantmakers.org to:
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