Nonprofit News
NM Executive Office Special Legislative Session Proclamation
Oct 1 2025Related to: Advocacy
State of New Mexico Executive Office Santa Fe, New Mexico October 01, 2025Proclamation calling the Fifty-Seventh Legislature of the State of New Mexico into a Special Session.
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a proclamation on October 01, 2025, the day the special New Mexico legislative session began. The primary purpose of the... Read Article
Executive Order 14332: Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking
Sep 29 2025The Trump Administration issued a sweeping Executive Order tightening oversight of federal grants.
Federal Register /Vol. 90, No. 153 /Tuesday, August 12, 2025 / Presidential Documents 38929
Executive Order 14332 of August 7, 2025
The Order directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to revise the Uniform Grant Guidance (2 C.F.R. Part 200) and related... Read Article
Cohort Opportunity
Sep 17 2025Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
Groundworks is excited to invite New Mexico-serving nonprofit applicants for three concurrent Public Funding Readiness Cohorts! There will be three cohorts running concurrently with a maximum of 45 participants. The make-up of the cohorts will be determined from the applicant pool. Groundworks and the project’s funders seek to... Read Article
Public Funding Training for NM Nonprofits
Aug 26 2025Related to: Financial Management, Related to: Fund Development
This workshop on Monday, September 29th from 8am-3:30pm in Albuquerque will prepare New Mexico’s nonprofit leaders to secure and manage federal state and local funding and maintain compliance in light of the changing federal landscape. Attendees will learn the basics of:
accessing public funds, how to obtain... Read Article
Energy Efficiency Small Loan Program for NM Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Jul 24 2025NMCIC is launching a dedicated program for individual loans of up to $250,000 to help fund energy efficiency, clean energy, electrification and other emissions-reducing projects specifically for nonprofits and small businesses. This program provides affordable financing for New Mexico nonprofit organizations and... Read Article
Request for Proposals
Jul 11 2025Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
Groundworks New Mexico is proud to share multiple contractor opportunities for subject matter expertise in supporting our social sector through two upcoming projects. The Accessing Public Funds Project is aimed at supporting New Mexico nonprofit organizations to build capacity in securing complex grants,... Read Article
Save the Date: 4th Annual Social Sector Conference
Apr 28 2025Join us for Groundworks New Mexico's 4th Annual Social Sector Conference April 8 & 9, 2026 at the Albuquerque Marriott Uptown. Registration and details coming soon!
Don’t Miss the 3rd Annual Social Sector Conference
Apr 3 2025Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Board Development, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Related to: Evaluation, Related to: Financial Management, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Human Resources, Related to: Leadership, Related to: Technology, Related to: Volunteer Management
Are you ready to... Read Article
Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits
Jan 24 2025Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Executive Orders Affecting Charitable Nonprofits
After his January 20th inauguration, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues, including diversity, equity, and inclusion programs; government grants and contracts; civic engagement; immigration; and certain nonprofit... Read Article
Groundworks Social Sector Institute Presents: Social Sector Policy Day on 12/11/24
Dec 4 2024Related to: Advocacy
Join Groundworks New Mexico’s Social Sector Institute for a day-long event designed to equip the social sector with the tools and knowledge to engage in the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session.
The Social Sector Institute’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence is hosting a “Demystifying Policy Advocacy” workshop, offering nonprofit organizations essential... Read Article