2023-2024 Nonprofit Training Program – Fall

The Los Alamos Community Foundation and United Way of Northern New Mexico are pleased to announce the following training sessions for nonprofits serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties. Two training opportunities are scheduled for the fall, with a third session focused on nonprofit boards to be held in early 2024 (date TBA). Sessions are ...
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2021-2022 Nonprofit Training Program

Title:  Creating Financial Visuals for Your Nonprofit Date:  Wednesday, October 13, 2021 Time:  9:00am – 12:00pm MT Structure:  Virtual Cost: $50 per organization Register here: COMPLETE Presenter:  Frank R. Lopez   Description:  Every nonprofit leader uses financial information in making decisions. Both staff and board leaders review financial statements on a regular basis.This interactive workshop will guide ...
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2020-2021 Nonprofit Training Program

2020-2021 Nonprofit Training Program During our 2020-2021 session, LACF and United Way of Northern New Mexico are partnering to offer local nonprofits three in-depth training workshops designed to build organizational capacity in the wake of the pandemic.  Each workshop will be held virtually and will be approximately three hours long (including discussion, breakout sessions and ...
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2019-2020 Nonprofit Training Program

2019 – 2020 Nonprofit Training ProgramBoard Development, Marketing/Communications, FundraisingUNM-Los Alamos, Los Alamos, NM This year, LACF will offer three in-depth training workshops to help local nonprofits build their capacity in core areas. Each session will be approximately three hours long, and ideally will be attended by 2-3 members per organization (including staff and/or board members). ...
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June 13, 2019 – Rise of the “B” Corp (and What it Means for Nonprofits)

Rise of the “B” Corp (and What it Means for Nonprofits) Thursday, June 13, 20195:00 – 6:00pmRoom 505, Building 5, UNM-LARegister: https://alamos.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/ticketCost: Free “B” Corps represent a movement of entrepreneurs who are proud of their organization’s positive impact, whether it is improving the livelihoods of their workers, strengthening their communities, or revolutionizing current green practices. ...
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May 3, 2019 – Getting Your Ducks in a Row to Apply for Grants

Getting Your Ducks in a Row to Apply for Grants Friday, May 3, 201911:00am-2:00pmPig and Fig Café (11 Sherwood Blvd, White Rock, NM)Buffet lunch IncludedCost: $100Register here:  https://alamos.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1034 The Los Alamos Community Foundation will provide a 2/3 subsidy for the first eight participants that register.  The event is limited to 25 participants. Included in the ...
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February 21, 2019 – Creating an 8-Step Strategic Communication Plan for Nonprofits

Creating an 8-Step Strategic Communication Plan for Nonprofits Thursday, February 21, 20195:00 – 6:00pmLecture Hall (room 230), Building 2, UNM-LALight refreshments will be served Register: https://alamos.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/ticketCost: Free Do you ever wonder about the best way to use your marketing resources? When you use this simple method of strategic planning your communication plan will be a ...
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December 6, 2018 – New Mexico Principles and Practices Guide Information Session

New Mexico Principles and Practices Guide Information Session Thursday, December 6th 5:00 – 6:00pm UNM-LA, Building 6, Room 631 Register: https://alamos.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/ticket Cost: Free Join us to learn more about the New Mexico Nonprofit Principles & Practices Guide that was developed by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE). The Guide, and corresponding Companion Workbook, were created ...
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November 1, 2018 – Strategies for Increasing Your Charitable Impact

“Strategies for Increasing Your Charitable Impact” Thursday, November 1st 5:30 – 7:00pm UNM-LA, Building 2, Room 230 Join us for a joint event with Los Alamos National Bank, and hear from trust officer Dean Cross on ways to incorporate planned giving and legacy giving strategies into your organization’s fundraising efforts. Dean will lead an informative ...
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August 16, 2018 – Social Entrepreneurship

Breaking Away from Conventional Charity: Social Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Impact Jeff Snell, CEO, International Folk Art Alliance Thursday, August 16th, 5:00 – 6:00pm UNM-LA, Wallace Hall, Building 5, Room 505 Often defined as the blurring of the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, the concept of social entrepreneurship helps nonprofits think differently about their revenue streams, and ...
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