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New Report Details Impacts of Federal Funding Freeze on New Mexico’s Nonprofits and Philanthropic Sector
A newly published report, “Impact of Federal Funding Changes on New Mexico’s Philanthropic Sector,” commissioned by the Thornburg Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, and Anchorum Health Foundation, examines the effects of recent suspensions in federal funding on New Mexico’s nonprofit sector. Prepared by The Grant Plant Inc, the nonpartisan report highlights how these changes are impacting the state’s communities, particularly those most reliant on federal support, and explores ways philanthropy and policymakers can help organizations adapt
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Empower! Black Futures Community Fund announces inaugural members of advisory committee
Empower! Black Futures Community Fund, formerly known as the Earthseed Community Fund, is proud to announce the inaugural members of its advisory committee: Raashan Ahmad (chair), Hakim Bellamy, Rich Brown, Michael Davis, Bettye Kearse, Simesha McEachern, Neema Pickett, and SPAC3.
Stronger Together: The Impact of Donor Advised Funds
One of the most popular ways community members partner with the Santa Fe Community Foundation is through donor advised funds, which have become the nation’s fastest-growing philanthropic tool for their ease, flexibility, and tax advantages.
New Mexico Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey
New Mexico Thrives is conducting a nonprofit salary and benefits survey. With your participation, they will create a compensation report that will allow you to compare salaries and benefits by budget size, staff size, and region. HR or finance executives at associations and nonprofits will be the most appropriate people to complete the survey.
Community Matters: Reunity Resources
On this episode of Community Matters, we speak with Juliana Ciano, executive director of Reunity Resources, about the importance of food waste diversion, preparing for spring gardening, community support, and more.
Pathways to Leverage Public Funds: The Grant Plant’s 2023 Federal Funding Research
In 2023, twelve funding partners commissioned The Grant Plant to research challenges and opportunities for expanding New Mexico’s access to public funds. Learn more about this research, and opportunities for New Mexico’s social sector, in this overview.
San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen
Founded by three sisters, San Martin de Porres Soup Kitchen has been active in serving the needs of the poor and hungry in the Española Valley and surrounding communities since July of 1992. They are located in the center of the low-income housing community of Apple Valley, and serve an average of 100-120 patrons per day.
