Nonprofit News
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:
Build your... Read ArticleMake A Difference Day is Almost Here
Oct 19 2013
How to Prepare for Group Volunteer Projects
Oct 14 2013Related to: Volunteer Management
With Make a Difference Day and United Ways' workplace campaigns approaching, many corporate groups will be looking for volunteer opportunities. Here a some tips to help nonprofits offer successful group volunteer projects:Plan, plan, plan - Do you have a project that is good for group? What tasks does it require? How many... Read Article
Quality of Life Programs in New Mexico Funded
Oct 6 2013The Albert I. Pierce Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that enrich the lives of the citizens of the state of New Mexico. The Foundation provides grants for initiatives that 1) expand community-based programs related to education, the arts, and the environment; 2) encourage public participation in educational, environmental, and art projects; and 3) develop or conserve... Read Article
Grants Enhance Native Youth Sports Programs in the U.S. and Canada
Oct 6 2013The N7 Fund, an initiative of Nike, is committed to bringing sport and all of its benefits to Native American and Aboriginal communities in the U.S. and Canada. The N7 Fund offers grants to nonprofit organizations that provide sports and physical activity programs for Native American and Aboriginal youth of high school age or younger. Grants of up to $10,000 are provided. To be... Read Article
Still time to Make a Difference!
Oct 5 2013October is here and the annual Make a Difference Day event is just a couple of weeks away. There are some amazing opportunitites registered by local non-profits in the greater Albuquerque area that are seeking volunteers! Will that be YOU? If you are part of a church group, youth group, community organization, employee group, or just YOU... Read Article
New Grant! JLA Early Education/Childhood Literacy RFP
Oct 1 2013New Grant! Junior League of Albuquerque Community Impact Project in Early Education/Childhood Literacy
Proposals due October 31, 2013
The Junior League of Albuquerque (JLA) is pleased to announce that it will be selecting a new Community Impact Project to commence in Fall 2014. The Community Impact Project is the JLA’s way to help improve the Albuquerque community, build... Read Article
St. Felix Pantry Serves Up an International Festival To Help Feed New Mexico's Hungry, October 6, 2013
Sep 23 2013
The St. Felix Pantry in Rio Rancho announces its “Annual International Festivalâ€ù in honor of
Mother Angela's ministry for people of all cultures. Mother Angela is the Foundress of the
Felician Sisters in Rio Rancho, NM as well as the Felician Sisters worldwide. The event is
in support of its mission, to provide food, clothing, and household items in times of... Read Article