Resource development is critical to an organization's ability to function and fulfill its mission. CNPE provides training and resources in the areas of fundraising and grant writing, to help nonprofits strengthen their resource development. Available resources in this area include:

• Fundraising and Grant Writing Training and Events
• NM Grantmakers Directory
• Grant Writing Toolkits
• Fundraising Resources

Grant Writing Toolkits

The grant writing toolkits are designed to offer information in an easy-to-access, printable, abridged version of live trainings.  The following are available to view or print:

• Needs Statement
• Program Plan
• Researching Grantmakers

Fundraising Resources

• IdeaEncore Library - fundraising tools and templates
• Association of Fundraising Professionals- New Mexico Chapter - networking and educational opportunities and resources for fundraisers.
• Foundation Center - A source for information on private philanthropy in the United States, including instructions on funding research, help with proposal writing, tools for locating prospective funders, news and research on the field, and local libraries with the Foundation Center Collection.
• The Chronicle of Philanthropy - Publication. Connecting the nonprofit work with news, jobs, and ideas.
• Giving USA -  Publication with data and trends about charitable giving
• Fundraising Success - Publication.  The fundraiser's complete source for multichannel strategy and integration techniques.
• Tips for Tough Times - Tips provided by the Funders Group of Central New Mexico, 2009.
• A Consumers Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems - Report by Idealware and NTEN comparing low cost donor management sysems.
• Are You a Fundraiser? - Short video.