About the New Mexico Association of Grantmakers

NMAG is a regional membership association that provides programs, research and educational resources, and networking opportunities for grantmakers throughout New Mexico. Our members include representatives from a cross-section of private foundations, public charities, governmental grantmakers, corporate philanthropists and individuals giving across the state.

Founded in 1991, New Mexico Association of Grantmakers is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and impact of organized philanthropy throughout our region. As an association of public and private sector grantmakers, NMAG seeks to encourage and strengthen philanthropy by:

• Facilitating increasing communication and information sharing among members
• Alerting members to community needs and emerging issues in philanthropy
• Enhancing the effectiveness of members’ decision-making and their use of philanthropic resources
• Encouraging the development of new philanthropy
• Promoting sound public policy on issues affecting philanthropy and the public sector
• Improving grantmaker-grantseeker cooperation and communication
• Initiating, leading and facilitating collaborations and new approaches to solving community problems

Our Values

• We value philanthropy that is guided by openness, inclusiveness, accessibility, ethical conduct and sensitivity to the diversity of our community.
• We value a vigorous commitment to excellence, innovation and responsiveness throughout the organization.
• We value a culture that respects the diverse, individual contributions of philanthropy founders, donors, leaders and staff.
• We believe that the grantmaking sector has a profound, positive impact on nonprofit organizations and the people and communities they serve.