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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
New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty is collecting Medicaid stories!
Jul 26 2012New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty is collecting Medicaid stories! We are looking to help policy makers understand the real impact being uninsured has on New Mexico’s families, and how Medicaid is a solution. We need YOUR help.
Do you know of anyone who has a story that demonstrates the importance of healthcare insurance and would talk to us about it? ... Read ArticleNew Mexico number one for overdose deaths
Jul 10 2012According to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, New Mexico leads the nation per capita in drug overdose deaths.
According to the CDC report, New Mexico's overdose death rate is 27 per 100,000 people. The national rate is 11.9. Nebraska has the lowest rate of 5.5 per 100,000 people.
Across the country, the number of overdose deaths from powerful... Read Article
Grant Assistance for High Energy Cost in Rural Communities
Jun 28 2012The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the availability of up to $7 million in Fiscal Year 2012 for competitive grants to assist communities with extremely high energy costs. This grant program is authorized under section 19 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (RE Act) (7 U.S.C. 918a) and program regulations at... Read Article
The Case for a Generalist: A Nonprofit’s MVP
Jun 6 2012Related to: Human Resources
Those who know me might (rightly) be concerned about a title hinting at a sports metaphor. But emboldened after attending a recent leadership and strategy conference, I am more convinced than ever that strategy is a team sport for nonprofits, and those nonprofits that recruit Generalists, individuals who can play a variety of roles, to their organizations... Read Article
Six Pitfalls To Avoid in Developing Your Theory of Change
Jun 6 2012Related to: Leadership
Over the past decade, more and more nonprofits have developed theories of change— that is, an articulation of the results an organization must achieve to be successful and how it, working alone or with others, will achieve them. Organizations do this either of their own volition or because funders, board members, or other parties ask them to do so. In fact,... Read Article
Ethics in Business Nominations are Open!
May 25 2012The Samaritan Counseling Center’s New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards are now accepting nominations for the annual awards. The Center’s New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards are an annual recognition of not-for-profit organizations, individuals and for-profit businesses, whose work in New Mexico demonstrates the highest ethical conduct and social responsibility.
Nominations... Read Article
Call For Nominations - Deadline May 25
May 21 2012Deadline for nominations is May 25!
The Association of Fundraising Professionals New Mexico Chapter announces that the nomination period is open for Philanthropy Day Nominations. Are you inspired as we are about honoring the contributions to philanthropy from someone you know, from someone who makes a difference? Please consider nominating them for the National Philanthropy... Read Article