Join in at UNM's Non-Profit Day, hosted by the Anderson School of
Management!
Non-profit organizations serve the multi-dimensional purpose of public
benefit in preference to the goal of accumulating profits. With shared
values as their driving force, non-profit groups work with vision and
skill to accomplish missions which seek to serve a greater good.
Benefits to Students
Working with Non-Profits, whether through service learning
assignments, regular employment, or volunteer engagement, offers students
many advantages:
- Enriches student learning and brings classroom knowledge to life
- Demonstrates the relevance and importance of academic work for life experience and career choices
- Increases awareness of current societal issues as they relate to academic areas of interest
- Broadens perspectives of diversity issues and enhances critical thinking skills
- Improves interpersonal skills that are increasingly viewed as important skills in achieving success in professional and personal spheres
- Builds confidence to address real social challenges, problems, and needs
- Provides experience with management skills needed in the non-profit arena
Benefits to Faculty Members and the University
- Enriches and enlivens teaching and learning
- Builds reciprocal partnerships with the local community
- Opens new areas for research
- Extends campus resources into the community and reinforces the value of the scholarship of engagement
- Promotes higher academic achievement and student interest in furthering their education
- Fosters an ethic of service and civic participation in students who will be tomorrow's civic leaders
Benefits to Non-Profit Organizations and the Community
Engaging UNM students and faculty in partnerships brings multiple
advantages to Non-Profit Organizations:
- Expands mission and reach without substantially increasing costs by engaging competent, motivated people in service learning assignments and volunteer activity
- Offers diverse source of new management and employee expertise
- Brings new energy, ideas, and enthusiasm as well as specialized skills into the organization
- Increases public support and visibility in the community as students become ambassadors for the agency in their classes, homes, and other networks
- Allows the energy and enthusiasm of college students to contribute to meeting needs
- Creates potential for additional partnerships and collaboration with the campus
- Provides opportunities to build positive relationships between community residents and students
- Develops caring and experienced citizens
- Supports increased networking opportunities with other Non-Profit Organizations
Non-Profit Day Contact Information
For more information about Non-Profit Day, contact:
