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Native Philanthropy & Entrepreneurship

NMCF Partner, Adobe in Action, Awarded 2011 Conservation Quest Champions Prize
December 15th, 2011

Junior high and high school age volunteers from Ghost Ranch's Summer Youth Service Corp learn to mix adobe.

Adobe in Action, a partner of New Mexico Community Foundation, was recently honored for their efforts in providing sustainable adobe housing for low income families in Northern New Mexico. The Climate Change Leadership Institute (CCLI), a New Mexico based nonprofit organization dedicated to civil society education and conservation leadership, recognized Adobe in Action with the 2011 Conservation Quest Champions Prize. CCLI’s Executive Director, Rob Hirsch, commended Adobe in Action in a letter announcing the award:

“In this challenging economy when people are struggling to afford housing and other basic essentials, it is admirable that you and all the good people involved with Adobe in Action are working not just to help provide any home for a deserving family in Espanola but a home that is both energy efficient with the use of classic adobe bricks and sustainable with passive solar design. We commend you on combining sustainability with heritage values while meeting real economic needs in our time.” Read the rest of this entry »

This entry was posted on Thursday, December 15th, 2011 at 12:05 am and is filed under Cultural Preservation, Education, Environment & Animals, Native Philanthropy & Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, Stories.
Hot Off the Press: New Mexico Community Foundation’s 2010 Annual Report!
December 14th, 2011


We recently published our 2010 Annual Report, which gives an overview of NMCF and the fiscal sponsorship and nonprofit administrative services we offer, as well as the impact we make across the beautiful state of New Mexico.

View New Mexico Community Foundation’s 2010 Annual Report.

 

This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 at 4:22 pm and is filed under Cultural Preservation, Education, Environment & Animals, Health & Wellness, Leadership & Civic Involvement, Native Philanthropy & Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, Stories, Women & Families.
Pueblo of Jemez and New Mexico Community Foundation to Create Educational Endowment for Education
August 20th, 2010

Jemez becomes second tribe in New Mexico and 16th in nation to create a permanent endowment

Governor Joshua Madalena of Jemez Pueblo and Jenny Parks, NMCF President certify the partnership

JEMEZ PUEBLO, N.M.—Aug. 20, 2010—In partnership with New Mexico Community Foundation and investing in their future, the Pueblo of Jemez kicked off a major fundraising drive last Friday to create an endowment for Jemez’ educational endeavors.

“Every year an average of six college-bound students is denied funding because we do not have enough for all of them,” Jemez Gov. Joshua Madalena said. “However, education is a priority and this endowment will open new doors and provide some great opportunities for our people. It will also help support some of our innovative educational programs.”

The endowment or Jemez Pueblo Foundation Fund will be a permanent pool of money managed by New Mexico Community Foundation (NMCF). The Pueblo approached NMCF with a proposal to raise $50,000 in one year. NMCF, with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, will match half of what the Pueblo raises at $25,000 if the Pueblo reaches its goal by Aug. 20, 2011, possibly allowing the Pueblo to start with a total investment of $75,000 by Aug. 20 next year. Read the rest of this entry »

This entry was posted on Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 8:05 pm and is filed under Cultural Preservation, Education, Native Philanthropy & Entrepreneurship, Press Releases.