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Insights From a Funder Panel
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About the event
Our northern New Mexico nonprofit sector is dynamic and relies on the work of both funders and nonprofits to thrive. Forging and nurturing connections is more crucial than ever. This panel brings funders to you, offering an opportunity for you to interact directly with them. The funder panel will provide insights about what funders consider when selecting grantees. This is also your chance to ask your burning questions and find out what resonates with those who decide where philanthropic dollars flow. Taos programs are presented in partnership with the Taos Community Foundation.
Additional Information
Guest speakers will include Cate Sitton and Brad Robb, Anderson Foundation; Tony Fox, LANL Foundation; CJ Grace, Taos Community Foundation; and Jenny Parks and Loe Marcoline, Anchorum Foundation. Moderated by Yolanda Cruz, Santa Fe Community Foundation.
This event is part of the Learning Hub program On the Ground. The Santa Fe Community Foundation proudly offers the Learning Hub as an educational space for nonprofit board, executive directors, staff members, and donors. Each year, the Hub offers dozens of events, workshops, and learning circles that promote leadership, skill building, and peer-supported growth.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Yolanda Cruz
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Yolanda Cruz
Yolanda Cruz grew up in Gallup, NM and spent most of her school holidays visiting grandparents in the Mora valley or traveling with her father, who was a long-haul trucker. Racial equity and social justice have been the lens she has used to look at the world since childhood.
As a young adult Yolanda’s goal was to become a CPA and her education was focused on accounting. Life led her on a different path, and she became involved in advocacy, program planning and design, and grant-writing to support initiatives in the rural area where she lives. Yolanda has worked in the nonprofit sector, building coalitions and leading organizations. Equity continues to be an integrated focus in her work. This is her 2nd time at the Santa Fe Community Foundation, having worked here with the NM Health Equity Partnership as the Health Councils Coordinator.
In her free time, Yolanda enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and watching the wildlife around her home.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Meet the people leading the conversation
Yolanda Cruz
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Yolanda Cruz
Yolanda Cruz grew up in Gallup, NM and spent most of her school holidays visiting grandparents in the Mora valley or traveling with her father, who was a long-haul trucker. Racial equity and social justice have been the lens she has used to look at the world since childhood.
As a young adult Yolanda’s goal was to become a CPA and her education was focused on accounting. Life led her on a different path, and she became involved in advocacy, program planning and design, and grant-writing to support initiatives in the rural area where she lives. Yolanda has worked in the nonprofit sector, building coalitions and leading organizations. Equity continues to be an integrated focus in her work. This is her 2nd time at the Santa Fe Community Foundation, having worked here with the NM Health Equity Partnership as the Health Councils Coordinator.
In her free time, Yolanda enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and watching the wildlife around her home.
Racial Healing and Renewal Cohort: Session 6
facilitated by Robert Blanquera Nelson and Kendra Toth
This program offers space to explore various perspectives on race, engage in meaningful discussions, and learn from one another. Together, we aim to foster empathy, challenge biases, and build bridges towards a more inclusive society. Whether you are an advocate for racial justice, a curious learner, or simply interested in making a positive impact, our Racial Healing and Renewal Cohort welcomes individuals from all backgrounds in the nonprofit sector.
Fundraising with Your Board
with Beverly Post
Securing vital resources is an important duty of nonprofit boards. It can also be one of the top challenges. In this enlightening session, we will dive into dynamic approaches that make it easier for board members to get involved. When a board informs and supports the organization’s development strategies, they can assist with realizing the fundraising goals. Beverly has worked with volunteers involved with the fundraising process and understands how breaking down the activities, helps build success. Taos programs are presented in partnership with the Taos Community Foundation.
Funder Panel
facilitated by Marsie Silvestro and Ross Chaney
In this session, hear from local funders about their missions, priorities, and funding opportunities; learn how to build and maintain relationships with funders and communicate your impact; and ask questions and get feedback from funders.