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What we do

The Foundation supports nonprofits through grants, training and advice (technical assistance), connects donor interests with community need, builds philanthropy in the community and is an authority on the nonprofits in Northern New Mexico.

Sources

The Foundation staff is available to serve as sources for your research:

Billie Blair, President: Source Billie on giving trends in Santa Fe, lobbying for nonprofit causes, LGBT issues, pre-k background, the statewide coalition of community foundations and Santa Fe Community Foundation's position on issues. Billie is a former reporter/editor. 988-9715, ext. 1 or 699-2328 or email Billie Blair

Valerie Ingram, Development Director: Source Valerie on issues related to giving trends, planned giving explanations and gifts of real estate.  Valerie has a master’s degree in Philanthropy and Development.  Her area of expertise is the evolution of nonprofit organizations and how nonprofits can plan for periods of change and crisis. 988-9715, ext. 4 or email Valerie Ingram

Sarah Sawtell, Chief Financial Officer: Source Sarah on reporting and filing requirements for nonprofits. Sarah is a former nonprofit auditor. 988-9715, ext. 5 or email Sarah Sawtell

Endowment

Council on Foundations definition:

"The principal amount of gifts and bequests that are accepted subject to a requirement that the principal be maintained intact and invested to create a source of income for a foundation. Donors may require that the principal remain intact in perpetuity or for a defined period."

Easy parenthetical:

Endowments are permanent funds on which the earnings are available for grants to nonprofit organizations.

Designated Agency Endowment

A nonprofit entrusts funds or a bequest to SFCF to invest, build and attract new donors and a percentage of that is paid out to the organization each year.

Technical Assistance

Seminars or workshops that help nonprofits operate more efficiently. Topics include financial management and developing board member skills.

Piñon Awards

A fall ceremony that recognizes exemplary work by nonprofits in the Foundation's five areas of interest — education, health and human services, civic affairs, arts and environment. Each winner receives a statue, a cash grant and is featured in a video tribute about its work. 2009 is the 23rd year of the awards.

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