Resource Development

Resource development is key to an organization's ability to function and fulfill its mission.  The Center provides a variety of tools through trainings and resources in the areas of fundraising and grant writing.  The Center has also partnered with the New Mexico Association of Grantmakers to create the first New Mexico Grantmakers Directory.

The following are services and resources on Resource Development:
   
Trainings and Events - Fundraising
1-20-2009  Ways to Suceed in Challenging Times, Albuquerque
3-9-2009    Building Sustainability for Your Nonprofits, Santa Fe

Trainings and Events - Grant Writing
3-4-2009    Tailoring Proposals to Maximize Your Success, Santa Fe
5-14-2009  Grant Budgeting and Reporting Made Easy, Santa Fe

New Mexico Grantmakers Directory an online searchable database

AFP-CNPE Mentorship Program
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence and the Association for Fundraising Professionals-New Mexico Chapter have partered together to create a Fundraising Professionals Mentorship program.  Seasoned fundraising professionals are paired with fundraisers new to the field or new to the community.  For more information and to participate, please contact Amy.

Accessing Funding Opportunities
Grant Opportunities, for a list of current grants, please click here
For information and assistance with federal discretionary grants, please contact Hazel Mella, Director of Governor Richardson's Office on Faith-Based and Community Inititiatives.
Foundation Center cooperating collections may be accessed at the Albuquerque Public Library, Main Branch, 2nd Floor, 501 Copper NW or at the New Mexico State Library, 1209 Camino Carlos Rey, Santa Fe.

Resources

Web Related
Tips for Grantseekers by the Albuquerque Community Foundation

Associations
Association of Fundraising Professionals-New Mexico Chapter
New Mexico Association of Grantmakers