Thank you to our 2024 Learning Hub facilitators
A year of growth and community
As we approach the end of 2024, we would like to recognize those who have played a significant role in making this year's Learning Hub programming an incredible success. We're so grateful for the support of our amazing facilitators and panel guests, who have contributed to over 48 learning opportunities tailored to New Mexico's nonprofit sector.
We were thrilled to offer a diverse range of programs that catered to the unique needs and interests of New Mexico's nonprofit community. From our foundational courses like Board Fundamentals, Fundraising Immersion, Racial Healing, and the Executive Director Learning Circle, to our new additions like the Federal Grants series and the Real Talk series for Women of Color in the Nonprofit Sector, we strived to provide relevant and impactful learning opportunities. Recognizing the importance of geographic accessibility, we also expanded our reach by hosting nine On the Ground workshops in Española, Las Vegas, Mora, and Taos. These programs allowed us to tap into the local expertise and foster a sense of community among nonprofit professionals in these regions.
In total, we welcomed over 860 participants to our programs, which offered guidance on leadership, board support, fundraising, skill development, and equity. We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our wonderful facilitators, guest speakers, and panelists:
- Dr. Monique Anair
- Sylvan Argo
- Marissa Burns
- Giovianna Burrell
- Linda Candelaria-Dodd
- Ross Chaney
- Nelsy Dominguez, MSW
- Chris Ford
- CJ Grace
- Alberto Granados
- Roger Gullickson
- Diane Hamamoto
- Greg Knadle
- Jennifer Kilbourn
- Elsa Lopez
- Alicia Lueras Maldonado
- Fran Martinez-Romero
- Loe Marcoline
- Robert Blanquera Nelson
- Tsiporah Nephesh
- Elise Padilla
- Marisa Page
- Jenny Parks
- Beverly Post
- Sheetal Prajapati
- María José Rodríguez Cádiz
- Carla Romero
- Dr. J. Rocky Romero
- Madalena Salazar
- Annie Sanchez
- Phoenix Savage
- Colleen Shaughnessy
- Marsie Silvestro
- Cate Sitton
- Marcia Swain
- Kendra Toth
- T. Michael Trimm
- Horacio Trujillo
- Drew Tulchin
- Kersti Tyson
- Patti Ward, CFRE
- Irene Webb
- Celia Yapita
2025 Juneteenth Recap
Thank you to all who joined the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation for Juneteenth commemorations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We were grateful for the opportunity to come together as a community in remembrance, solidarity, and joy in honor of Black freedom and culture. This year marked a special moment for the Empower! Fund as it announced its inaugural round of grants in support of Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico.
Empower! Black Futures Community Fund announces inaugural grants
As part of Juneteenth 2025, the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural round of grantmaking. The grants, which total $37,500, support six organizations uplifting Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico.
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
