Nonprofit News
Nonprofits Dive Deep into Evaluation
Aug 21 2018Related to: Evaluation
Leaders of The University of New Mexico Evaluation Lab deem the group’s inaugural Summer Institute an unequivocal success. Seventeen nonprofits from across the state gathered for this week-long training.
This is about empowering community organizations to take part in evaluation on an ongoing basis. It eliminates the need for them to hire an... Read Article
How To Raise Awareness For Your Fundraising Event
Aug 10 2018Related to: Fundraising
Digital + Traditional Methods = Success.When you operate a nonprofit organization, it isn’t just your employees and volunteers who count on you to lead them to success. People in need are relying on you to fulfill your mission, and you can’t afford to let them down. That’s why organizing successful fundraising events is crucial.
No matter how well-... Read Article
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence Has a New Interim Director
Aug 3 2018Related to: Leadership
Former Encore Director Tackles New Role.The Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) is pleased to announce that Larry Alei will be serving as the Interim Director of CNPE.
Since 2016, Larry directed the Encore Fellowship program and served as a project manager with the CNPE.
Previous to his role at CNPE, Larry was with Intel for 26 years, 23... Read Article
Can You Get Your Student Loans Forgiven by Working for a Nonprofit?
Aug 3 2018Related to: Advocacy
Yes, At Least For Now.Sixty percent of college graduates have, on average, $27,975 in debt. For some of those with a graduate degree, you can add a zero on the end of that number. Using that education to assist communities at a nonprofit is rewarding in many ways, but that loan inevitably becomes part of the decision process when an individual is searching... Read Article
Nonprofit Lessons from Mister Rogers
Aug 2 2018Related to: Leadership
With the documentary about Fred Rogers receiving critical acclaim, GuideStar took a look back at lessons the nonprofit sector could take away from his life and legacy in public service.
Mister Rogers was a leader, often in unexpected ways. He wrote characters and storylines into his show at times when they were... Read Article
One Story is More Effective For Donors
Aug 2 2018Related to: Communications & Marketing, Related to: Fundraising
A Jack Russell terrier that survived 24 days alone at sea on an abandoned oil tanker captured the hearts and minds of millions of people, sparking an outpouring of support to the Hawaiian Humane Society and efforts by the U.S. Navy that probably cost a half-million dollars.
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The Grants Collective Shines a Spotlight on Nusenda Foundation
Aug 2 2018Related to: Fundraising
Over $400K in funding to NM Nonprofits. Join The Grants Collective Cooperative Network on August 8, 2018 at 12:00 pm to hear from Robin Brulé, Vice President of Community Relations and Assistant to the President at Nusenda Credit Union, and to learn more about how Nusenda developed its strategic grants process and the inner workings of its corporate and... Read Article
Grief Resource Center Celebrates Two Years
Aug 1 2018Related to: Fundraising
Grief Counseling: Pathways to Healing. On Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 5:30 -8:30 pm the Grief Resource Center (GRC) invites you to join us at the Pathways to Healing - "Path, Present and Feature" fundraising event at the Albuquerque Publishing Company Office Building. In addition to dinner prepared by local chefs, the evening will include a... Read Article
Volunteer Supports Seniors Struggling in Silence
Jul 31 2018Related to: Leadership, Related to: Volunteer Management
Board President Goes Beyond the Call of Duty.Joan Punt exemplifies the ideal volunteer and board member: she's engaged, committed, goes beyond the call of duty, and truly cares about seniors. Joan has served in leadership roles at so many places: Rotary Club of Albuquerque, Soroptimist International of Albuquerque, Silver... Read Article
4 Ways Leaders Can Sustain Volunteer Engagement
Jul 31 2018Related to: Volunteer Management
Find Everyday Moments to Touch the Heart.Leaders of volunteers may support volunteers in many significant ways just through their sheer presence. One simple, and often overlooked task, is offering feedback to volunteers on their performance.
Most of us desire to know how we are doing in our work. Words of affirmation... Read Article