Seed Funds to Benefit Self-Help and Los Alamos Arts Council

LACF News:There is a new option for supporting causes and nonprofit organizations that you care about in Los Alamos – Seed Funds! The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) recently established a process for creating seed funds that can grow over time and turn into named endowment funds. “Our job is to help local donors fulfill
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2024-2025 Nonprofit Training Program

The Los Alamos Community Foundation and United Way of Northern New Mexico are pleased to announce our 2024/25 nonprofit training series: “Managing your NonProfit in a New Era”. The following training sessions are designed for nonprofit organizations located in or serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties. Thanks to the generous support of TRIAD, LLC
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Nonprofit Employees Eligible For Reduced Y Memberships

LACF News: Local nonprofits employees now have access to reduced group-rate health memberships thanks to a collaboration between Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) and The Family YMCA.LACF Executive Director Liz Martineau said the idea for nonprofit employee discounts for Y memberships sprang out of the monthly Executive Roundtable discussions that LACF hosts. “There is great
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Anchorum Fellow Community Liaison with the Los Alamos Community Foundation

Job Title:  Anchorum Fellow Community Liaison  Brief Description: The Anchorum Fellow will be fully funded from the Anchorum Health Foundation (AHF). The Fellow will be part of the Anchorum Fellows Cohort that will meet regularly and share information and strategies but will be the employee of the Los Alamos Community Foundation. Organization:  Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF)
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Anchorum Foundation Invests $25M In Foundations In Northern NM Including Los Alamos

Anchorum Health Foundation News: SANTA FE — Anchorum Health Foundation has announced a $25 million investment over the next five years in five community foundations across northern New Mexico. This investment acknowledges the vital role community foundations play in enhancing overall health outcomes and reflects Anchorum’s commitment to supporting partners who address health disparities and promote wellness.
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LACF Welcomes New Board Members

(LACF News) – The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors: Karen Easton and Steven Lynne, as it increases the number of members of its Board. “Given the increased assets, number of donor funds, and support for our nonprofits, we decided that adding to our professional expertise and insight
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Spring Grant Opportunities Open Monday April 1

(LACF News) – The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) annual grant cycle opens Monday, April 1 with applications due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. Active 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located and providing services in Los Alamos County are invited to apply under the following categories: Capacity Building Grants: Nonprofits may request up to $5,000 to fund
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LACF Welcomes Liz Martineau as New Executive Director

(LACF News) – The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) is pleased to announce local resident and supporter Liz Martineau as its new Executive Director. “It’s great to have Liz join the foundation team,” said LACF Board Chair Pat Soran. “She brings extensive knowledge and connection to our community that is so valuable to the foundation.
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