Occasionally, one is afforded the opportunity to help guide the future of a philanthropic organization—setting priorities and determining where its resources and efforts can have lasting impact. Over the past year, I have had the privilege of being part of that important work at NMCF. It is a responsibility I embrace with great care, recognizing the many factors that must be thoughtfully […]
Grantee Spotlight – The Birthing Tree For many parents, knowing they have someone by their side during pregnancy and childbirth can provide a profound sense of relief. A trained doula can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and isolated and feeling supported and cared for throughout the journey of birth. In communities across Northern New […]
Nick Derda is the new Grants Coordinator for the New Mexico Congressional Delegation and is housed in Senator Heinrich’s Office. Nick’s role is to help organizations with letters of support for federal grant applications, support grant searches, and disseminate a weekly grants newsletter with new federal grant opportunities. Nick is based in Albuquerque and welcomes you or your grantees […]
Fundholder Spotlight – The Sheffield Future Heritage Fund Anna Sheffield is a world-renowned artist who creates jewelry that is elegant, irreverent, and truly original. Anna’s earliest memories are of life in Northern New Mexico, among the splendid high desert environs and the Native American cultures of the Four Corners area. Anna’s childhood in the Southwest […]
Spring is in the air. A time of renewal and rebirth. One of my favorite things to witness is the fresh, new green leaves reemerging on cottonwood trees as they awaken from their winter slumber. That green is so vibrant and clean, shimmering in the sun, quietly announcing that a new season has arrived. All […]
RELAY Santa Fe, a fiscally sponsored organization of NMCF, is a flexible creative space that provides accessible opportunities for artists, makers, and audiences to create, exhibit, and collaborate. By bridging traditional and emerging practices, RELAY cultivates dialogue, innovation, and growth within Santa Fe’s evolving creative ecosystem. With a mission to explore vibrant exhibitions, RELAY Santa […]
Ha’ Agua Water Tz’itz – a poetic documentary created by a partnership with YAKANAL and The Cultural Conservancy (shown above). YAKANAL is a grassroots organization based in the Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico, which is dedicated to strengthening Indigenous food systems, cultural knowledge, and leadership through land-based practices. Founded in 2011 and fiscally sponsored by […]
The work of River Source (RS) is rooted in advancing water and land protection and restoration to achieve long-last impact by partnering with local communities. They partner with community members, schools, and land managers to spark action for caring for water, forests and land by connecting youth with ecological science, intergenerational learning, and ecological restoration. […]
Our beautiful planet continues to provide all she can for our survival and enjoyment—and nowhere is that more evident than in New Mexico. As we celebrate Earth Month and reflect on our relationship with the natural world around us, it is important to recognize that local actions and care for our immediate environments can have as much, if […]
