Nonprofit Board Fundamentals: Session One
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About the event
This event is part of the Learning Hub program Nonprofit Board Fundamentals. The goal of this program is to provide an overview of the nonprofit sector and its structure as well as support, knowledge, and skill-building around the fundamentals of board participation. Pre-homework will be assigned prior to each session.
Additional Information
This event is part of the Learning Hub program Nonprofit Board Fundamentals. The goal of this program is to provide an overview of the nonprofit sector and its structure as well as support, knowledge, and skill-building around the fundamentals of board participation. Pre-homework will be assigned prior to each session.
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
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW leads c3 Perspectives Consulting, LLC. As consultant to philanthropy and nonprofits she applies her many years of organizational ,grantmaking, leadership, programmatic, and equity-focused experience to expand the potential of the sector’s impact. Nelsy was the Program Director at Con Alma Health Foundation, a statewide health-conversion foundation and was integral to the New Mexico Community Foundation becoming a leading transformative statewide funder, executing place-based equity-driven capacity-building initiatives, and partnering with national and local foundations and grant recipients.
Areas of expertise and experience:
· Grants & Program Development
· Proposal Reviewer, Writer, Editor & Evaluator
· Collaborative Strategic Planning
· Equity Focused Solutions
· Creative Thought Partner
· Moderator and Facilitator
· NGO Board &Staff Teambuilder, Motivational Coach, and Recruitment
· Event Planning
· Administrative & Organizational Restructure
· Alignment of Mission, Values and Action
· Formulation ,Creation & Refinement of Policies, Procedure Manuals, Processes & Timelines
· Budget Development, Management & Financial Oversight
· Interpersonal Supervision
· Fund & Donor Development
· Assessment & Support of Organizational Cultural Sensitivities
Roger Gullickson
Roger Gullickson
Roger Gullickson worked in the business world for over 40 years including owning an experiential marketing company before coming to Santa Fe. Both before and after moving he served on numerous nonprofit boards and is currently on the board of The Mountain Center. He is passionately interested in making a difference in the lives of youth both in his work with the center and with his Alma Mater as well as having taught entrepreneurship here in Santa Fe. He has been a SCORE Volunteer for eight years.
Dr. Everette W. Hill
Dr. Everette W. Hill
Dr. Everette W. Hill is the Principal and Managing Director of Social Innovation Strategies Group (SISG), an Albuquerque-based consulting firm specializing in organizational development, equity-centered strategic planning, and community design. With over 25 years of experience in human services and community development, Dr. Hill partners with public, private, and philanthropic sectors to build inclusive economies and sustainable systems across New Mexico.
A recognized leader in ethical leadership and systemic equity, he was honored with the 2024 PNM Award for Individual Excellence in Ethical Business Practice. Dr. Hill holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Organizational Learning from the University of New Mexico, and he continues to drive regional impact by transforming organizational cultures and public policy frameworks.
Sarah Silva
Sarah Silva
Sarah is a Chicana with Mexican, Spanish, and Indigenous roots, born in Las Cruces and raised in Vado, New Mexico. A graduate of Gadsden High School, she comes from a family of farmers and mechanics. After graduating at the top of her class, Sarah moved to San Francisco, California, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in Theology and Latin American History from the University of San Francisco, a Jesuit institution.
While living in El Salvador, Sarah learned community organizing from Catholic nuns—an experience that shaped her lifelong commitment to social justice. After six years of community organizing in San Francisco, she returned to Las Cruces and, in 2009, founded a nonprofit focused on grassroots organizing.
Sarah is a community organizer, former executive director, and certified coach for people working in social movements. She is the parent of two teenagers and the partner of someone living with a chronic illness. In her personal life, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and learning new things.
She identifies proudly as both Chicana and New Mexican and is intentional about creating brave, accountable spaces. Sarah is unapologetic in her belief in the power of vulnerability, an understanding of power dynamics, and consistent practice as pathways to lasting change. Open-minded and curious, she encourages clients to examine their behaviors and mindsets in order to explore new possibilities and choices.
Meet the people leading the conversation
Meet the people leading the conversation
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW
Nelsy Domínguez, MSW leads c3 Perspectives Consulting, LLC. As consultant to philanthropy and nonprofits she applies her many years of organizational ,grantmaking, leadership, programmatic, and equity-focused experience to expand the potential of the sector’s impact. Nelsy was the Program Director at Con Alma Health Foundation, a statewide health-conversion foundation and was integral to the New Mexico Community Foundation becoming a leading transformative statewide funder, executing place-based equity-driven capacity-building initiatives, and partnering with national and local foundations and grant recipients.
Areas of expertise and experience:
· Grants & Program Development
· Proposal Reviewer, Writer, Editor & Evaluator
· Collaborative Strategic Planning
· Equity Focused Solutions
· Creative Thought Partner
· Moderator and Facilitator
· NGO Board &Staff Teambuilder, Motivational Coach, and Recruitment
· Event Planning
· Administrative & Organizational Restructure
· Alignment of Mission, Values and Action
· Formulation ,Creation & Refinement of Policies, Procedure Manuals, Processes & Timelines
· Budget Development, Management & Financial Oversight
· Interpersonal Supervision
· Fund & Donor Development
· Assessment & Support of Organizational Cultural Sensitivities
Roger Gullickson
Roger Gullickson
Roger Gullickson worked in the business world for over 40 years including owning an experiential marketing company before coming to Santa Fe. Both before and after moving he served on numerous nonprofit boards and is currently on the board of The Mountain Center. He is passionately interested in making a difference in the lives of youth both in his work with the center and with his Alma Mater as well as having taught entrepreneurship here in Santa Fe. He has been a SCORE Volunteer for eight years.
Dr. Everette W. Hill
Dr. Everette W. Hill
Dr. Everette W. Hill is the Principal and Managing Director of Social Innovation Strategies Group (SISG), an Albuquerque-based consulting firm specializing in organizational development, equity-centered strategic planning, and community design. With over 25 years of experience in human services and community development, Dr. Hill partners with public, private, and philanthropic sectors to build inclusive economies and sustainable systems across New Mexico.
A recognized leader in ethical leadership and systemic equity, he was honored with the 2024 PNM Award for Individual Excellence in Ethical Business Practice. Dr. Hill holds a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Organizational Learning from the University of New Mexico, and he continues to drive regional impact by transforming organizational cultures and public policy frameworks.
Sarah Silva
Sarah Silva
Sarah is a Chicana with Mexican, Spanish, and Indigenous roots, born in Las Cruces and raised in Vado, New Mexico. A graduate of Gadsden High School, she comes from a family of farmers and mechanics. After graduating at the top of her class, Sarah moved to San Francisco, California, where she earned bachelor’s degrees in Theology and Latin American History from the University of San Francisco, a Jesuit institution.
While living in El Salvador, Sarah learned community organizing from Catholic nuns—an experience that shaped her lifelong commitment to social justice. After six years of community organizing in San Francisco, she returned to Las Cruces and, in 2009, founded a nonprofit focused on grassroots organizing.
Sarah is a community organizer, former executive director, and certified coach for people working in social movements. She is the parent of two teenagers and the partner of someone living with a chronic illness. In her personal life, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and learning new things.
She identifies proudly as both Chicana and New Mexican and is intentional about creating brave, accountable spaces. Sarah is unapologetic in her belief in the power of vulnerability, an understanding of power dynamics, and consistent practice as pathways to lasting change. Open-minded and curious, she encourages clients to examine their behaviors and mindsets in order to explore new possibilities and choices.
Beyond the Assistant: Reclaiming Voice, Visibility, and Value
A 90-Minute Reflection and Empowerment Workshop for BIPOC Leaders with Phoenix Savage
This interactive workshop introduces the concept of "Assistant Syndrome" as a framework for examining how people-pleasing, overcommitment, and self-sacrifice can show up in leadership. Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their own experiences, identify patterns that may be limiting their growth, explore practices that support greater self-advocacy and alignment, and create a personal action plan.
Foundation for Good Nonprofit Governance
With Nelsy Dominguez
This session offers a practical introduction to strong nonprofit governance — covering board roles, fiduciary responsibilities, and how boards can effectively support organizational leadership and mission.
Nonprofit Board Fundamentals: Session Two
This event is part of the Learning Hub program Nonprofit Board Fundamentals. The goal of this program is to provide an overview of the nonprofit sector and its structure as well as support, knowledge, and skill-building around the fundamentals of board participation. Pre-homework will be assigned prior to each session.
