About NM Thrives

What We Do

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  • Share vital information on state and national issues affecting nonprofits

  • Educate policy makers about the vital role of nonprofits in New Mexico

  • Engage with legislators and administrators to increase understanding and promote effective partnering.

Our Mission

New Mexico Thrives is dedicated to supporting nonprofits, dismantling systemic barriers, and encouraging collaboration to enhance the quality of life for all New Mexicans. We are committed to ensuring nonprofits have the tools and information they need to make an impact and effect change.

About Membership

The Story of the Sunflower

Sunflowers are made up of many small flowers. They turn toward the sun. Sunflowers remediate the soil where they grow, leaving a place in better condition.

New Mexico Thrives’ logo is a stylized sunflower, with the spiral indicating motion.

New Mexico Thrives chose the sunflower to represent the many nonprofits that work to make New Mexico a better place for all.

Our Values

  • Active listening, appreciating diversity, and recognizing experience and expertise from multiple cultural contexts.

  • Transparent sharing of information and ideas to accelerate learning and improve outcomes.

  • Adaptive and nimble: The organization is constantly evolving, and we recognize that our future is shaped by the actions we take today.

  • How results are accomplished is as important as the result. 

  • Reaching beyond the status quo, anticipating needs, and identifying opportunities.

  • New Mexico Thrives honors the land and cultural traditions of New Mexico, recognizing the multiplicity of our communities and the nonprofits serving them. Grounded in the history of this land and its peoples, New Mexico Thrives is committed to transformative ways of working that honor relationships to bring healing and flourishing.

Staff & Advisory Board

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    Tsiporah Nephesh

    Staff

    Tsiporah Nephesh founded New Mexico Thrives to strengthen and advocate for New Mexico’s nonprofit sector, drawing on deep experience in capacity building, policy advocacy, and nonprofit leadership.

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    Dr. Stacey Cox

    Advisory Board Member

    Dr. Stacey Cox, CEO of the Center for Health Innovation, brings decades of nonprofit leadership and systems-level expertise to guide New Mexico Thrives’ strategic vision and community impact.

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    Dr. Patty Emord

    Advisory Board Member

    Dr. Patty Emord, Principal Consultant at Collaborative Solutions Consulting, supports New Mexico Thrives with deep experience in evaluation, organizational learning, and capacity-building for mission-driven organizations.

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    Jeff Hoehn

    Advisory Board Member

    Jeff Hoehn is a nonprofit development professional and Director of Development at the University of New Mexico College of Arts and Sciences, contributing fundraising and public administration expertise to New Mexico Thrives.

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    Dawn Hommer

    Advisory Board Member

    Dawn Hommer, CEO of the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico, brings statewide leadership experience in community action, family wellness, and nonprofit capacity building to New Mexico Thrives.

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    Olivia Roanhorse

    Advisory Board Member

    Olivia Roanhorse, Diné, is a public health and nonprofit professional with over 25 years of experience, offering New Mexico Thrives guidance grounded in Indigenous knowledge, community partnership, and systems change.

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    Resource Library

    We help nonprofits strengthen their operations, access tools and resources, and connect with peers across New Mexico.

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    Get Engaged

    We work to advance policies that support nonprofits and the communities they serve, ensuring their voices shape meaningful change.

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Become A Member

Join a statewide network of nonprofit leaders committed to strengthening New Mexico’s communities. Members gain access to exclusive tools, policy updates, trainings, discounts, and a growing network of peers and service providers who are here to support your mission.

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