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Community Bulletin
2026 Piñon Awards: Event Recap
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, we presented our 40th Annual Piñon Awards, which honor northern New Mexico's vital nonprofit sector. We invite you to relive this magical evening by browsing photos and videos from the event.
Celebrate 45 years of foundational support for Santa Fe
As the Santa Fe Community Foundation marks its 45th anniversary and the 40th annual Piñon Awards, our President & CEO Christopher Goett reflects on the people, partnerships, and long-term investments that have shaped the Foundation, and what it means to build for generations to come.
Community Matters: Human Rights Alliance
On this episode of Community Matters, we celebrate the Human Rights Alliance, recipient of the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s 2026 Courageous Innovation Piñon Award. Host Sandra Session-Robertson speaks with Executive Director Kevin Bowen about HRA’s growing year-round work to support LGBTQ+ communities and how all of us can help foster a more inclusive and connected northern New Mexico.
Funder Panel
With panelists Diane Hamamoto, Santa Fe Community Foundation; Linda Candelaria-Dodd, Con Alma Health Foundation; Louis Jeantete, The Encantado Foundation; Michelle Gutiérrez, Ph.D., W.K. Kellogg Foundation; Henry Rael, McCune Charitable Foundation; Moderated by Marsie Silvestro
Part of
On the Ground
Join representatives from foundations and philanthropic organizations serving northern New Mexico for a conversation about today's funding landscape. Panelists will share their funding priorities, application processes, and perspectives on emerging community needs while offering participants the opportunity to ask questions and build a deeper understanding of how to cultivate strong, lasting funding relationships.
Beyond the Assistant: Reclaiming Voice, Visibility, and Value
A 90-Minute Reflection and Empowerment Workshop for BIPOC Leaders with Phoenix Savage
Part of
BIPOC Nonprofit Leader Series
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
Part of
On the Ground
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.
Membership and Annual Giving Associate (Part-Time)
Santa Fe Botanical Garden
This role supports the growth of the Garden’s membership and annual giving programs and is responsible for accurate and timely data entry and maintenance in the Garden’s CRM, including coding, reporting criteria, and overall database integrity. The Associate processes membership payments, generates acknowledgements, membership cards, and communications through Mailchimp and printed mailings. Must have exceptional communication skills.
Chief Academic Officer
Southwestern College
Reporting to the President and serving on the Executive Council, the CAO serves as the College’s senior academic leader and provides strategic leadership for academic affairs, student affairs, accreditation, assessment, faculty development, and academic planning. The CAO works closely with faculty, staff, students, and community partners to cultivate an integrated and transformative educational experience.
Land Conservation Manager
New Mexico Land Conservancy
NMLC seeks a qualified and motivated individual to provide technical expertise, leadership and support to the organization by planning, managing, and helping fund land protection activities, including conservation easement and fee title acquisitions and transfers, landowner and community outreach, and project-related fundraising activities. The position will be based in Santa Fe with frequent travel around New Mexico.
