Collaboration
(a definition from BusinessDictionary.com) A cooperative arrangement in which two or more parties (which may or may not have any previous relationship) work jointly towards a common goal.
But there’s a lot more to Collaboration than this simple definition suggests. Collaboration is widely celebrated but only rarely achieved. To learn more about what Collaboration really means for a 501(C)3 like NMSEA, click HERE.
What are some of the ways that you can “collaborate” with NMSEA?
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Go to a NMSEA Chapter Meeting (you don’t have to be a member).
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Subscribe to the NMSEA email “Blast” (you don’t have to be a member). Volunteer to help out at a NMSEA event (you don’t have to be a member).
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Give a talk at a NMSEA event or write an article for the NMSEA SunPaper.
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Make a donation to help support NMSEA’s Mission & Activities
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Join NMSEA. Our Members Keep Us Going!
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Volunteer at the NMSEA office in Albuquerque or at a local Chapter.
What are the ways that NMSEA Collaborates with other organizations?
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Explore areas of common interest and/or overlapping goals.
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Support mutually shared objectives & each organization’s related events.
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Share information & contacts between organizations.
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Share newsletters, email “blasts” and list-serves.
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Co-sponsor activities, initiatives and advocacy efforts.
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Partner in organizing & managing events & programs.
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Participate in a “coalition” of like-minded organizations.
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Share financial responsibility for undertaking specific actions.
A Summary of Recent NMSEA Collaborations
Last Update : Feb 17 2017 LF (most recent listing on top)
2017 March 3 Renewable Energy Day at the NM State Capitol “Rotunda” Organized by NMSEA’s Santa Fe Chapter, RE Day is an opportunity for Renewable Energy related businesses & non-profits to wave the RE flag & influence NM legislators!
2016 Jan 29 Renewable Energy Day at the NM State Capitol “Rotunda” Organized by NMSEA’s Santa Fe Chapter, RE Day is an opportunity for Renewable Energy related businesses & non-profits to wave the RE flag & influence NM legislators!
July NMSEA partners with InterSolar NA to promote the Intersolar 2016 Conference & Solar Trade Show.
2015
May 12 NMSEA hosted a group of international visitors from Central & South America whose trip was sponsored by the U.S. State Department. July NMSEA partners with InterSolar NA to promote the Intersolar 2016 Conference & Solar Trade Show. Sept NMSEA partners with AIA Albuquerque to bring solar author John Perlin to Albuquerque. Sept 26 Fall 2014 Solar Fiesta at CNM Workforce Training Center Abq
Another MAJOR collaborative effort between two unique organizations involving
NMSEA; CNM administration, faculty & staff; and CNM students.
Participants included NM Solar-related businesses plus representatives from a variety of schools & non-profits. 2014 Sept 27 Fall 2014 Solar Fiesta at CNM Workforce Training Center Abq
A MAJOR collaborative effort between two unique organizations involving NMSEA; CNM administration, faculty & staff; and CNM students. Participants included NM Solar-related businesses plus representatives from Dona Ana Community College, EMNRD, NM Floodplain Managers Assoc, Northern NM Electric Vehicle Assoc, NM Wilderness Alliance, Interfaith Power & Light, Citizens Climate Lobby, 350.org, New Energy Economy & the Sierra Club.
The Fall 2014 NMSEA Solar Fiesta is a clear example of how NMSEA “walks its talk” when it comes to real “collaboration”.
April 26 Spring 2014 Solar Fiesta at SFCC Santa Fe Santa Fe Community College Co-sponsor (see April 2013 below)
Feb 5 Fossil Free Film Festival Abq NM Climate Coalition & 350.ORG Co-sponsor & provide volunteers
2013 Dec 11 Meet re: the pending San Juan Generating Station/EPA agreement Organized by New Energy Economy – with many other orgs participating
Dec 3 REIA Annual Membership Meeting Two NMSEA Board members attended. G Vaughn shared meeting notes.
April 27/28 2013 Solar Fiesta at Santa Fe Community College A MAJOR collaborative effort between two unique organizations involving: NMSEA; SFCC administration, faculty & staff; and the SFCC Solar Club. Fiesta speakers included representatives from the City of Santa Fe, the County of Santa Fe, Los Alamos County, the USGBC, the NM Green Chamber of Commerce, Interfaith Power & Light, Renewable Taos, Sand River Co-Housing, Architecture 2030, Citizens Climate Lobby, New Energy Economy & the Sierra Club.
The 2013 NMSEA Solar Fiesta is a clear example of how NMSEA “walks its talk” when it comes to real “collaboration”.