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Community Matters: The Power of Community-Led Giving
In the first of a special two-part Community Matters episode, host Sandra Session-Robertson sits down with Jhane Myers of the Native American Advised Fund, Marsie Silvestro of the Envision Fund (LGBTQ+), and Raashan Ahmad of the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund to explore the origins and guiding values of these powerful identity-based giving circles. Together, they discuss how each fund supports historically underserved communities to build a more equitable future for all of New Mexico.
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45th Annual Danny Maas Run
The Danny Maas Run is an annual fundraising event where Santa Fe Prep middle school students work to raise money to help support a family with a child battling cancer.
NM Local News Survey
New Mexico Local News Fund, Press Forward New Mexico, and UNM Center for Regional Studies invites New Mexico residents to help them improve local news and information by taking this short 10-minute survey. You’ll be eligible to win one of two iPads!
Community Matters: Patti Ward, Fundraising Immersion Program
On this episode of Community Matters, we have the pleasure of speaking with Patti Ward, a seasoned nonprofit consultant with over 25 years of experience helping organizations build the skills and strategies they need to thrive. Join us as we discuss key trends and challenges in New Mexico’s nonprofit sector, practical tips for crafting a compelling case for support, and what participants can expect from Patti's upcoming Fundraising Immersion program.
Nonprofit Survey Takeaways on Executive Order Impacts
Over 200 New Mexico nonprofits responded to a survey conducted by Anchorum Health Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, and Thornburg Foundation, focusing on the impacts and sentiments involving the immediate and anticipated effects of the Trump administration's federal funding freeze. The survey contains responses from nonprofit grantees across New Mexico in the following sectors: Education, Environmental, Good Governance, Healthcare, Housing, Youth & Family, Community Building, Arts, and others.
Q&A with Las Campanas Community Grant Fund
The Las Campanas Community Grants Funds was established nearly 25 years ago as a means for members of The Club at Las Campanas to take philanthropic action together to support local nonprofits in the greater Santa Fe area.
Announcing the Santa Fe Hestia Fund Philanthropy Fellowship
The Santa Fe Hestia Fund, a component fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, is launching a two-year fellowship program for young women of Santa Fe who are interested in developing knowledge and experience surrounding philanthropy in Santa Fe.
