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 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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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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Free Nonprofit Board Member Training

(LACF News) – Board members of nonprofits serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties are encouraged to attend a brief and engaging workshop on Purpose Driven Board Leadership co-sponsored by the Los Alamos Community Foundation and United Way of Northern New Mexico. The session will be repeated in Los Alamos, Española, and online in late February ...
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Los Alamos Gives – and You Did!

Last week the nation recognized Giving Tuesday, a day of local giving, volunteering and sharing kindness. To encourage giving in our area, the Los Alamos Community Foundation hosted its inaugural Los Alamos Gives campaign. Central to the campaign was a shared website to facilitate donations to local nonprofits, fundraisers and causes. We’re pleased to report ...
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LACF Hosts Free Estate Planning Workshop December 11

The Los Alamos Community Foundation invites the community to a workshop on the basics of estate planning Monday, December 11, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at UNM-LA. Join us for an overview of common estate planning tools and discussion of how these may apply to you and your loved ones. Estate Planning Basics is presented ...
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New Members Join Board of Directors

The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors: Diana Martinez and John Benner. “Both Diana and John bring long histories of service to Los Alamos,” said Steve Laurent, LACF Executive Director. “They each add unique perspectives, professional expertise, and connections to our community that can help elevate the ...
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