Articles Related to Leadership
Nominate Outstanding Philanthropists and Fundraisers
Apr 24 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
Recognizing Those Supporting Our Community The Association of Fundraising Professionals-New Mexico Chapter (AFP-NM) and the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) are accepting nominations for the 2015 National Philanthropy Day Awards. Award recipients will be honored at the National Philanthropy Day... Read Article
I.N.S.P.I.R.E. Series: Laurie Weahkee- "For the Generations Yet to Come"
Apr 2 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Leadership
“Think about generations yet to come”The trail to the top was steep and lined with hundreds of black volcanic rocks. There was a slight breeze but it offered little relief to the already hot summer morning. Laurie Weahkee looked to the summit of Boca Negra Canyon in the Petroglyph National Monument just outside Albuquerque... Read Article
YNPN 2015 Annual Speed Networking Event
Mar 26 2015Related to: Board Development, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Leadership
Want to make some new contacts? Join the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) of New Mexico on April 9th for their annual Speed Networking event. This is a great opportunity to network with a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about nonprofits! What to... Read Article
How is Office Morale?
Mar 18 2015Related to: Leadership
Does it feel like Office Space is your reality?Is staff going through the motions, feeling invisible and unappreciated? Many, perhaps hating their jobs? Something needs to change, and it's quite simple: People need to feel valued.
There is an idea called the “depreciation mindset" which is when people feel weak,... Read Article
Crossroads for Women Recognized by NM Legislature
Mar 18 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Leadership
On February 19, 2015, New Mexico State Senator Lisa Torraco introduced a memorial recognizing Crossroads for Women (CRFW) for outstanding community service. The memorial passed the Senate with a unanimous 43-0 vote and honors the advocacy work of CRFW clients and staff advocacy which has generated concrete legislative proposals that reflect... Read Article
I.N.S.P.I.R.E. Series: Moneka Stevens-Cordova
Mar 11 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Leadership
“I am my community.”Moneka Stevens-Cordova was in her late teens when she heard the call for youth advocacy. At the time, she was living in a group home. “There was a 13 year old that came in and I remember thinking, why is he here? What help does he need?” She recalls that each morning before getting herself to... Read Article
Find New Life in Your Nonprofit & Start Thriving!
Feb 23 2015Related to: Leadership
Passion for the mission infuses every aspect of a thriving nonprofit organization. And funding often follows passion. During my 40 year nonprofit career, I have seen that there are really only two types of nonprofits: those that succeed and those that struggle. There isn’t much in between.
What differentiates successful nonprofits... Read Article
The Courage to Collaborate
Feb 17 2015Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Leadership
In a panel at the Clinton Global Initiative University [last year], Chelsea Clinton asked 1,100 college-aged social entrepreneurs if they had the courage to "come second." In other words, instead of founding an organization, could they create social, economic, or environmental impact by collaborating—plugging... Read Article
I.N.S.P.I.R.E Series: Tomas Martinez - "I Am Who I Serve"
Feb 3 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Leadership
Tomas Martinez brings a unique perspective to his job as an outreach coordinator and promotor at La Plazita Institute in the South Valley area of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
“I love the National Geographic because it saved my life,” says Tomas Martinez, recalling the 1980 prison riot at the state penitentiary in Santa... Read Article
What is a Mindful Leader?
Dec 8 2014Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Human Resources, Related to: Leadership
This past week I attended the Mindful Leadership Summit in Washington, DC and had the privilege to learn from some of the best in the field including Sharon Salzberg, Michael Carroll, and Daniel Goleman. Since I’ve been back from the conference many people have asked me what is mindful leader? A... Read Article