Nonprofit News
Online Giving Up
Jul 26 2010Online gifts to nonprofits jumped 23 percent from March through May this year, compared to the same period in 2009, according to a new index that tracks donations. Total charitable contributions during that time—including gifts made through traditional venues—increased only 6.2 percent.
The new tracking index was created by Blackbaud, a Charleston, S.C.-based consulting firm for... Read Article
NM Benefits Seminar - focus on SNAP and Immigrant Eligibility
Jul 13 2010The Rio Grande Food Project is hosting a free seminar on public benefits available in New Mexico. Anyone who works with the general public at a food pantry, soup kitchen, homeless shelter or other social service agency will find it beneficial.
Patricia Anders, Staff Attorney for the NM Center on Law and Poverty will lead the seminar on Tuesday, July 20 from 1:00-3:00 pm at the... Read Article
Nominate a Young Nonprofit Professional for 2010 YNPN Awards - deadline July 30, 2010
Jul 2 2010The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) promotes an efficient, viable, and inclusive nonprofit sector that supports the growth, learning and development of young professionals. We engage and support future nonprofit and community leaders through professional development, networking and social opportunities for young people involved in the nonprofit community.
This... Read Article
Centennial of Statehood Grant Applications Due August 15, 2010
Jul 2 2010State of New Mexico to Fund Centennial of Statehood Grants
A dozen or more projects celebrating New Mexico’s Centennial of Statehood will receive grants from a state planning group. The New Mexico Centennial of Statehood Steering Committee will accept applications from nonprofit organizations beginning August 15, 2010.
Applications will be received by the New Mexico... Read Article
French Family of Companies - Event Center Available for Nonprofits
Jun 29 2010French Family of Companies - Event Center Available for Nonprofits
French Family of Companies in Albuquerque is now offering free use of their event center for nonprofit meetings, parties, and gatherings. The French event center will hold up to 40 people. Tables... Read Article
Samaritan Counseling Center Names New President/CEO
Jun 25 2010Thomas K. Sims, PhD has been named President/CEO of Samaritan Counseling Center. Dr. Sims will
replace Paul Hopkins, DMin who is retiring effective June 30, 2010. Sims is a Child Psychologist and has been Director of Quality Outcomes at Samaritan since November 2009. Prior to his employment with Samaritan, Dr. Sims held several leadership positions at ValueOptions, a managed-care... Read Article
Sun Healthcare and New Mexico TechNet Donate to East Mountain High Computer Lab
Jun 23 2010East Mountain High will be receiving 20 new computers through a joint donation from Sun Healthcare Group and New Mexico TechNet. The Management of Information Services (MIS) department at Sun Healthcare’s support campus in Albuquerque came upon the school’s need during a visit.
The school will receive 20 P.C. desktops replacing the 6 year old current computers. The delivery and... Read Article
Technology Assistance Fund - Deadline July 16
Jun 17 2010The United Way of Central New Mexico Technology Assistance Fund (TAF) has $48,000 available to award eligible nonprofits in the central New Mexico region. The TAF supports nonprofit organizations by funding their technological needs for hardware and software to better serve our community. To apply... Read Article
Historic Building Donated to Albuquerque Community Foundation
Jun 8 2010Albuquerque—The Albuquerque Community Foundation announces it is the recipient of a major gift-a historical building in downtown Albuquerque best known as the Champion Grocery and Feed Market.
The building is on the Historic Landmarks Survey Register and on the State Register of Cultural Properties noted “significant historically and culturally.”
After a renovation the... Read Article
New Site Helps Nonprofits Increase In-Kind Donations
Jun 7 2010TheGivingEffect.com is a new website that helps nonprofits easily catalog things they need and connects donors with the causes they care most about. It is the first website to help nonprofits collect donations of items and food (also known as "in-kind donations").
New Mexico nonprofits are encouraged to sign up and share their needs with prospective donors.
Most of us... Read Article