[Los Alamos]— Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) is excited to announce a unique opportunity to double your donation though a new partnership with Enterprise Bank & Trust. That means that when you donate now, a contribution of equal value is matched by Enterprise Bank & Trust and effectively doubles the impact of your giving. “Enterprise
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Matt Schmidt Joins Los Alamos Community Foundation Finance And Investment Committee
Los Alamos Community Foundation announces the addition of Matt Schmidt to its Finance and Investment Committee. Schmidt is president and CEO of the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union, a role he has had since 2007. “I’m excited to guide, assist and provide additional oversight to our Community Foundation and the funds that many community 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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2019 Annual Conference for Nonprofits
Annual Conference for NonprofitsClarifying and Enhancing Board of Director RolesMay 10, 2019Location: UNM-LA, Building 2, Room 230 The Los Alamos Community Foundation invites you to attend its 2019 Annual Conference for Nonprofits. Our theme this year will be on the topic of Board Development. This session will be held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at
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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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LACF 2018 Year in Review
Funds: Total number of endowed funds increased from two to five Total types of funds increased from two (internal and agency) to four (donor designated and field of interest); and the first donor advised fund is on the near horizon Donor portals were added for fund holders through new Foundant database, providing access to fund
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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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