NMCT Professional Services Fund
The New Mexico Community Trust (NMCT) Professional Services Fund is designed to support New Mexico nonprofits experiencing significant disruption due to reductions, delays, or uncertainty in federal and other public funding.
Unlike a traditional grant program in which grantees receive direct cash awards, organizations participating in the Professional Services Fund will receive access to fully funded professional services and technical assistance. Services may include strategic planning, financial modeling, fundraising and development support, communications strategy, legal guidance, organizational restructuring, and support in assessing strategic partnerships, collaborations, or mergers.
Through the Fund, organizations will be connected with professional service providers who can help them respond to immediate challenges, evaluate options, and develop practical strategies for adapting to a changing funding environment. This is a one-year pilot program that may be continued or expanded if funding permits.
Who Is Eligible?
Organizations must meet the following criteria to be considered for support:
Organizational Requirements:
Applicants must:
Be a nonprofit organization serving communities in New Mexico
Primarily provide direct services to individuals, families, or communities
Have an annual operating budget generally between $500,000 and $3 million
Demonstrate a significant loss or disruption of public funding, generally defined as approximately 30% or greater reduction in federal, state, local, or pass-through government funding
Demonstrate a history of organizational stability and community impact
Additional Considerations
The Fund is intended for organizations that are facing important strategic decisions and could benefit from professional support to navigate change.
Organizations may be strong candidates if they are:
Evaluating programmatic or organizational restructuring
Developing new funding strategies
Managing significant budget reductions
Planning for long-term sustainability
Exploring partnerships, collaborations, or mergers
Addressing communications or stakeholder engagement challenges