Articles Related to Advocacy

Join the Discussion April 7th

Mar 26 2015

Related 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

Crossroads for Women Recognized by NM Legislature

Mar 18 2015

Related 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 2015

Related 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

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I.N.S.P.I.R.E Series: Tomas Martinez - "I Am Who I Serve"

Feb 3 2015

Related 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 2015

Related 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

Help Older Adults and Veterans Learn and Reconnect with Family and Friends

Jan 5 2015

Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Technology

With support, older adults and veterans can receive free technical assistance to help reconnect them with loved ones.  Technocademy, a nonprofit organization started by a high school freshman in Atlanta, helps senior citizens and veterans connect with their family and friends by offering free technology lessons throughout the... Read Article

Charities-Only Tax Bill Nearly Passes in the House

Dec 15 2014

Related to: Advocacy

The work of charitable nonprofits in communities throughout the United States fell just a few votes short of receiving a boost by Congress last week when the Supporting America’s Charities Act, H.R.5806, was introduced, debated, and voted on by the House of Representatives.

H.R. 5806 sought to make permanent three charitable giving tax incentives:... Read Article

4 Things to Do to Get Out the Vote

Oct 2 2014

Related to: Advocacy

Registering and helping people vote is one way to further empower the people we serve. Check out these 4 things nonprofits can do to get out the vote (via Nonprofit VOTE):

1.  Attend Nonprofit VOTE's October 9 Webinar: Nonprofits Get Out the Vote 

Thursday, October 9th at 12:00 pm MST

On November 4th, voters will decide on all 435... Read Article

Be a Change Agent

Aug 27 2014

Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership

Are you working with a nonprofit to make the community better? Would you like to learn what you can do today to make your nonprofit a powerful force for change?

Join us on September 24 as Kim Klein demonstrates how nonprofits can work together to create change.

More people volunteer than vote. If... Read Article

Kim Klein is Coming to Albuquerque

Aug 4 2014

Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Fund Development

The Center for Nonprofit Excellence in partnership with Building Movement Project, is bringing Kim Klein to Albuquerque on September 24, 2014.

In Vote with Your Mission,  Kim will demonstrate how nonprofits can be a powerful force for change.  Join the conversation that helps us realize our collective power.  In... Read Article

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