Nonprofit News
Census 2010: Stand Up and Be Counted, Urge Others to Do the Same
Mar 9 2010April 1st is National Census Day.
By the middle of this month, census forms will be showing up in mailboxes throughout the country giving individuals the opportunity to be counted. Nonprofits have a stake in making sure every person completes and sends in the Census form. Nearly $377 billion dollars are allocated based on census numbers. This federal funding goes to programs such... Read Article
2010 Red Cross Real Heroes Award Nominations
Mar 3 2010Mid-Rio Grande Chapter of New Mexico
2010 Red Cross Real Heroes
Deadline for Nominations: March 10, 2010
The American Red Cross Real Hero is prepared, trained, alert and committed to family, community and neighbors.
Sometimes they are in the right place at the right time and well prepared to save a victim or an emergency. ... Read Article
Summit to End Child Homelessness - March 25-26, 2010
Mar 2 2010The people in the United States have a big heart. We are known for coming to the aid of other countries, especially when it concerns children. The earthquake in Haiti left 1.3 million children homeless. Our hearts went out to the children and a tremendous relief effort was launched by the United States. But did you know that there is another country facing a major crisis regarding... Read Article
Team Named to Submit Social Innovation Fund Proposal
Feb 26 2010Lt. Governor Diane Denish announced three designate today, to lead a team to generate a proposal for the Social Innovation Fund. Claire Dudley (New Mexico Children's Cabinet), Robin Brule (Office of Philanthropic Outreach) and Greg Webb (New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism) will serve as co-leaders of the state's plan to develop the New Mexico proposal to apply for... Read Article
2009 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Feb 26 2010It is once again time to nominate your colleagues for the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Governor’s Volunteer Award as well as many other awards. Each year we go through a rigorous agenda choosing individuals who represent the best of New Mexico.
Individuals and groups throughout New Mexico deserve to be recognized for outstanding service. For this reason, various service... Read Article
$5000 PNM Grant Available for Energy Efficiency
Feb 19 2010Would your nonprofit like to have additional resources available to support your mission? We’d like to help! The PNM Fund is offering a grant to support your organization, help you and your clients save money and reduce your impact on the environment! Reduce Your Use Grants will help nonprofits stretch their budgets through energy savings. Implementing energy efficiency measures... Read Article
New Mexico Youth Invited to Learn Leadership Skills
Feb 19 2010Middle and high school aged youth from across the state are invited to Albuquerque for the first ever statewide Youth Leadership and Advocacy Conference. The youths, ages 12-18, will hear from MTV celebrity and internationally renowned youth motivational speaker, Jeff Yalden.
The conference, which is February 26-28 at the Albuquerque Marriot, is hosted by New Mexico Voices for... Read Article
NM Children's Foundation Grant guidelines for 2010-2011
Feb 18 2010Who We Are
The New Mexico Children’s Foundation is a grant-making body with the mission of supporting programs and projects that serve the physical, mental, educational and social needs of children and their families. We provide donors with the opportunity to support the total needs of children. The Foundation strives to provide services all over the state of New Mexico... Read Article
Volunteer Your Nonprofit and Receive Publicity on KUNM During Pledge Drive
Feb 16 2010KUNM Needs to Raise $175,000 in the Spring!
Be part of the excitement .sign up for a phone shift now!
Saturday, March 20 - Friday, March 26, 2010!
Your group gets mentioned on-air several times during your shift.(Great publicity!) AND you get the satisfaction of helping KUNM!
· Your group members get to have fun together (and get CDs and other... Read Article
AG Unveils New Online Registration for NM Charities...90 Day Late Filing Fee Amnesty Given
Feb 16 2010Attorney General Gary King unveiled a new electronic registration system for New Mexico charities and private foundations, along with a one time 90 day late fee amnesty allowance.
"Most charities and private foundations in the state must now electronically register and file annual financial reports with our office," says AG King. "Because the system is new and to encourage... Read Article