Letter from President & CEO

There is no denying our community and world-at-large are changing. In our community, the population is aging, inequities in opportunity are widening and public resources available to meet our neighbors’ needs are shrinking. Social, business and political forces are also at play, requiring us to adapt our approaches to meet the needs of our community in new and innovative ways. While demographics and other indicators suggest that these changes will only accelerate, we want to assure you the work of the Foundation will remain relevant in changing times. We believe opportunities can be created from these challenges.

We are committed to using our resources and expertise to strengthen the greater Albuquerque community we serve. We also believe our work is amplified when we work in partnership with others, as we have been proud to do this year, more than ever before. We strive to build on our reputation as an excellent service organization and an action-oriented, engaged partner in the following ways:

• We will be active listeners and conveners looking to find solutions in the community through donors and other organizations; • We will be flexible to monitor the needs of the community and find ways to work toward solutions; • We will deliver our services through operational excellence and efficiency.

Throughout this year’s report, you’ll see evidence of both diversity and commonality. At the Foundation, the city’s diversity shines in the hundreds of donors, grantees and funds we are privileged to be a part of. We see the power of community, people who come together to build and be a part of something greater than themselves.

For me, “We are Albuquerque” generates a sense of nostalgia and pride that resonates from deep inside. Years ago, I moved away from Albuquerque for a time, always believing I would return to raise my children and grandchildren.

Each of us has a reason to love living here. I promise you that I, along with the Board and Staff of the Foundation, are committed to making this city a better place for all its residents.