Learning Lab Series
Through peer connection, community dialogue, and professional development, our Learning Lab Series is designed to support nonprofit staff in all facets of their work and personal growth.
Learning Lab Series events are two-hour workshops and presentations that have:
- material that is specifically relevant to the nonprofit sector in northern New Mexico;
- presenters who represent the communities of northern New Mexico;
- social, racial and/or gender justice are embedded in the workshop content and materials;
- and alternative and innovative approaches to traditional nonprofit practices.
Preparing for Your Nonprofit’s Annual Independent Audit
with Mary Beth Kuderik, CPA
The annual independent audit is a significant investment of your time and resources. The independent auditor’s report is a key source of assurance to your leadership, Board, regulators, and donors. This workshop will offer practical insights and tools for an optimal audit experience. We’ll focus on understanding the audit’s purpose, gathering the records you will need, managing the audit process, understanding the role of the Board, clarifying the audit report, resolving audit findings, and evaluating the audit firm.
How to Generate Unrestricted Revenue for Your Organization
with Stephanie Sample
Are you looking to diversify your revenue stream? Would you like to increase organizational sustainability by creating recurring, predictable revenue streams for general operating? In this training, we will introduce Social Enterprise for nonprofits and walk participants through the process of identifying organizational assets, strategically selecting an asset to monetize, and developing a business plan around your core competencies. Topics covered: -How to identify and monetize your organizational assets; -Examples of successful nonprofits with social enterprises; -Components of a social enterprise business plan; -How your social enterprise impacts your nonprofit mission; - Tax repercussions for nonprofit organizations who generate revenue through social enterprise. Walk away with: -A list of your organization's monetizable assets; -Examples of nonprofits that create their own revenue; -Examples of nonprofits that launched social enterprises in the pandemic; -A format for starting the conversation about social enterprise at your organization; -Inspiration and insight into potential revenue streams.
Engaging with Local News for Nonprofits
moderated by Rashad Mahmood
Ever wondered how journalists decide what stories to write about? Want to increase the odds that your organization will be featured in a story and get a behind the scenes peek at the journalism world? Then join us for a discussion with local journalists and community leaders about how to raise the profile of the issues that are important to you. The event will be facilitated by Rashad Mahmood, Executive Director of the New Mexico Local News Fund, and feature local journalists and community leaders with experience in media.