Articles Related to Advocacy
Just Released: #BlackWorkersMatter Report
May 4 2015Related to: Advocacy
Building off the renewed spirit of black activismSparked by the #BlacksLivesMatter movement, a new report looks at the state of black workers and the economic and employment barriers they face.
The #BlackWorkersMatter report examines the real roots of the black jobs crisis and the potential of community organizing to address the twin crises of high unemployment... Read Article
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
Call for Abstracts: Child Abuse Prevention Summit, deadline May 1
Apr 20 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration
UNM New Mexico Child Abuse Prevention PartnershipTrain-the-Trainer State Summit Currently Requesting Train-the-Trainer Workshop Abstractssubmission deadline May 1, 2015 The UNM New Mexico Child Abuse Prevention Partnership Summit in October will inspire and equip participants with skills and strategies to strengthen... Read Article
Early Childhood Development & Health Symposium - April 23-24
Apr 8 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration
Understanding and Concern This is a significant moment in the history of our scientific understanding and socio-political concern about early childhood development and health (ECDH). The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico is therefore convening national and local researchers,... 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
Join the Discussion April 7th
Mar 26 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Evaluation
Building Movement Project Releases 2014 New Mexico Nonprofit Survey Results
Please join us in person next week as we share the Working Towards the Common Good: Findings from the 2014 New Mexico Nonprofit Survey. This report builds on a 2013 survey, and provides a deeper look into the... 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
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
Albuquerque Law-La-Palooza
Jan 29 2015Related to: Advocacy
Thursday, February 26, 2015. 3pm - 6pm
Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center
9800 4th St. NW
Albuquerque NM, 87114
FREE Consultations with Attorneys.
Abogados bilingües y funcionados estarán disponibles. Bilingual attorneys and staff available.
First-come, first-served basis.
•Divorce
•Custody
•Landlord/Tenant... Read Article