NextGen Happy Hour at Opuntia Cafe
NextGen Happy Hour at Opuntia Cafe
NextGen is the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s group of young philanthropists. Our members care about local issues and believe in the power of working together to make a bigger impact. Since NextGen formed in 2018, members have raised $55,000 in support of critical issues in northern New Mexico. Last year, the group granted out $20,000 in support of education.
In addition to their collaborative grantmaking, members of the NextGen giving circle also enjoy connecting during fun and informative events across Santa Fe like yesterday evening's Happy Hour at Opuntia Cafe.
We hope you enjoy these photos and consider donating today to join the group:
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.
The Origin of Dollars4Schools: Creating a Local Helping Hand
In 2010, after attending a Santa Fe Public School board meeting where teachers spoke about the lack of basic supplies in their classrooms, local business owners Pat and Michael French were determined to find a platform to let the public directly help Santa Fe teachers in need. While national resources existed to help teachers lacking classroom supplies, Dollars4Schools (D4S) would be unique in that all funds raised privately would go 100% to meeting local teacher needs.
Piñon Legacy Society: Creating a Lasting Local Impact
The Santa Fe Community Foundation is a valuable resource for donors who want to make a lasting impact in their local community. We spoke with Bud Hamilton and Sherry Parker, two members of our Piñon Legacy Society, about their decision to make a planned gift.
