Nonprofit News
Points of Light Brings Nonprofits, Business Together
Oct 11 2012Points of Light is partnering with Business4Better (B4B) to host a two-day conference and expo uniting nonprofits and business professionals in creating impactful social change. The conference, in Anaheim, Calif., May 1-2, 2013, is presented in collaboration with B Lab, Stanford Social Innovation Review and HandsOn Network Volunteer Action Center OneOC.
As part of the conference... Read Article
Who Will Be the Next Advocate Award Recipient?
Sep 26 2012Program begins accepting applications for 2013-2014.
Every nonprofit has something important to say, but very few have the resources to actually get their message heard. That’s why in 2010, Esparza Advertising created Advocate–a program that provides an estimated $1 million in advertising services through an unprecedented partnership of advertising, media, public relations, web... Read Article
Nonprofits Apply for Charity Gala Proceeds
Sep 21 2012Calling all local non-profits with a literacy or veteran component! Albuquerque- September 5th, Mayor Richard J. Berry and First Lady Maria Berry announced the Charity Gala Committee has opened the bid process for local non-profits to apply for money generated by the yearly fundraiser. Every year the committee has a different category they focus on, this year they’... Read Article
Help Create a Vibrant and Effective Education Improvement Movement
Sep 18 2012The New Mexico Learning Alliance believes that the children of our State should have access to the best education possible, and is embarking on a statewide effort to create a vibrant and effective education improvement movement. The endeavor will be incubated by the Partnership for Community Action under the leadership of Adrián Pedroza, Executive Director.
“The Partnership... Read Article
Wells Fargo Offering Financial Literacy Class to Keshet Dance Company Students and Families
Sep 13 2012Wells Fargo will be conducting a Financial Literacy class for families of scholarship students at Keshet Dance Company on Tuesday, September 18th at 5:30 pm. The class will focus on balancing budgets and offer strategies and tips to better manage personal finances.
Wells Fargo recently awarded Keshet a $5,000 grant in support of their scholarship program for low-income youth.... Read Article
Referral Maker Open House - Children's Grief Center and All Faiths Receiving Home
Sep 12 2012We invite you on Thursday, September 20th to our North Valley Headquarters (3001 Trellis Dr NW)from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to learn all that the Children's Grief Center and All Faiths has to offer our community! This Open House is for medical and mental health professionals, clergy, funeral home directors, teachers, day care providers, basically anyone working with children and... Read Article
The time is now!
Sep 10 2012Make a Difference Day, a national day of neighbors helping neighbors is just around the corner. This year’s dates of service are Friday, October 26th and Saturday October 27th.
Created over 20 years ago by USA Weekend Magazine, Make a Difference Day has become an annual event in Central New Mexico with people signing up to volunteer for a wide variety of projects... Read Article
Coming soon to a neighborhood near you!
Aug 7 2012This year’s official dates are Friday, October 26th and Saturday, October 27th. If you’ve been thinking about a project(s) that you would love to tackle, but lack the staff to help out, then Make a Difference Day is for YOU!
A national day of service, Make a Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others. Created over 20 years ago by USA Weekend... Read Article
Public is Asked to Drop Off School Supplies During Tax-Free Weekend
Aug 3 2012[Albuquerque, N.M.] – The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education and the city of Albuquerque, in cooperation with several public and private organizations, are sponsoring a school supply drive this weekend, Aug. 3-5, during the tax-free holiday. Shoppers are encouraged to pick up a few extra school supplies while taking advantage of the weekend's bargains and donate... Read Article
Innovative Grant Program Focused on Managing Chronic Disease
Aug 1 2012The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and the National Association of Community Health Centers have announced the launch of a $3 million, multiyear initiative designed to help Americans manage chronic diseases.
Through the Innovations in Community Health initiative, grants will be awarded to community health centers across the country working to develop innovative programs that... Read Article