Articles Related to Advocacy
NM Food Insecurity Response
Nov 3 2025Related to: Advocacy
Groundworks is proud to stand with our social sector partners in their response to a critical time for food insecurity in our state and our nation. New Mexico resources for direct support and fundraising are listed below.
Emergency Action Fund for Food Insecurity Central NM Restaurants Providing Free Meals The Fund for Taos to Address Urgent Community... Read Article
5 Things to Know About SNAP and the Government Shutdown
Oct 29 2025Related to: Advocacy
Since the beginning of October the Federal Government has been shut down, meaning many government programs won’t be funded until Congress agrees to fund the government. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the federal agency responsible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), has told states that federal funding is suspended for the... Read Article
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
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
Celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month in the Social Sector
Nov 7 2024Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Related to: Leadership
Celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month in the Social Sector
November is National American Indian Heritage Month—a time to honor and celebrate the diversity of Native American peoples and cultures. Here’s how the social sector can support and uplift... Read Article
Groundworks NM Announces 2023 - 2025 Business Plan
Nov 28 2023Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Related to: Leadership
Groundworks New Mexico’s mission is to connect, strengthen, and advocate for New Mexico’s social sector while unleashing its full potential. Our core values are racial equity, collaboration, community, and impact. In short, we help our state’s social sector work... Read Article
211 Is A Critical Service Connecting Community To Vital Resources
Nov 9 2023Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Related to: Human Resources
Whether someone needs access to help for basic needs, mental health, senior services or family crises, 211 is there to help. The hotline provides connections to local services and resources for free. We provide free referrals to health and human services, government agencies, and community-... Read Article
2023 New Mexico Women of Impact
Mar 7 2023Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Related to: Leadership
March is Women’s History Month: an annual celebration that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of women throughout the nation’s history. Women continue to be the backbone of our society, leading the fight for social justice. Whether it is gender justice, reproductive rights, advocacy for... Read Article