Nonprofit News
Is Microvolunteering Right for Your Nonprofit?
Jan 29 2019Related to: Volunteer Management
Many hands make light work! It's time to do away with the assumption that microvolunteerism lowers nonprofit productivity. No matter what type of organization you run, utilizing microvolunteering as part of your volunteer program can help you reach your goals faster, create momentum for progress, and increase the size of your... Read Article
Connecting Generations ABQ - A Home Sharing Program
Jan 22 2019Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
Hands Across Time New Mexico, Inc. is currently accepting applications for our Connecting Generations ABQ Home Sharing program.
This innovative supportive housing program, modeled after... Read Article
Grant Application Open for Albuquerque Rotary Charitable Foundation
Jan 14 2019Related to: Fund Development
The Albuquerque Rotary Charitable Foundation is accepting grant proposals from 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Albuquerque community. All proposed projects should demonstrate adherence to one of Rotary's Six Areas of Focus. Proposals are due before 5PM on February 4, 2019.
For more information, see the proposal guidelines.
Special Events Fundraising
Jan 3 2019Related to: Fund Development
When I began my nonprofit career, I was tasked with starting three new fundraising special events within a five-year period. I had some success with the events, but it certainly wasn’t smooth sailing — one event generated significant income, but the organization’s board did not support it; one event had great committee involvement, but ultimately didn’t meet... Read Article
Professional Development for NM Nonprofit Fundraisers
Jan 3 2019Related to: Fund Development
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence has partnered with the New Mexico chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals to provide additional CFRE courses to nonprofit staff and consultants during 2019.
What is CFRE?The international Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) program sets a standard in philanthropy through a valid and... Read Article
American Mothers, Inc. Names NM Mom as New CEO
Dec 27 2018Related to: Leadership
American Mothers, Inc. Announces Rebecca Latham as Incoming CEO
First New Mexican to Lead the Historic National Organization
Washington, D.C. – (December 28, 2018) - American Mothers, Inc., the voice of 85 million mothers strong, announced today that Rebecca Latham assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the national... Read Article
CEU-Certified Bereavement Facilitator Training
Dec 14 2018Related to: Collaboration, Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Human Resources, Related to: Volunteer Management
The Children's Grief Center (CGC) of New Mexico offers free, facilitated peer support groups for young people ages 5-25 and their caregivers. Trained volunteers facilitate groups for the grieving families who depend on the Children's Grief Center for... Read Article
Reject a Volunteer, Gain an Advocate
Dec 13 2018Related to: Human Resources, Related to: Volunteer Management
Leverage the power of your volunteer roster by engaging volunteers in true advocacy efforts; if they feel their skills are coveted and important, you will likely gain a more engaged and active group of people to assist in your mission.
Set up the expectation that volunteers are elevated advocates. Make orientation... Read Article
Fellowship Opportunity for Young Nonprofit Professionals
Dec 12 2018Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) is accepting applications for the Launchpad Fellowship program through December 16. There are five fellowship opportunities including:
Equity & Inclusion Coordinator Advocacy... Read Article
Survivor Advocate Inspires Confidence and Joy
Dec 7 2018Frida Padilla serves as a volunteer with Rose Family Advocacy (RFA), a new nonprofit dedicated to assisting victims of domestic violence. While her official title is Bilingual Volunteer Survivor Advocate, she doesn’t let that stop her from going above and beyond her duties to assist the members of RFA. From manning tabling events to refereeing a volleyball tournament, Frida does it all... Read Article