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 NMSEAÂ Collaborations
Last Update :Â Â Feb 17 2017Â LF Â (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 29Â 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 12Â 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;Â 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
AÂ MAJOR collaborative effort between two unique organizations involving
NMSEA;Â 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 26Â Spring 2014 Solar Fiesta at SFCCÂ Â Â 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 3Â Â Â Â Â REIA Annual Membership Meeting
Two NMSEA Board members attended. G Vaughn shared meeting notes.
April 27/28Â Â Â Â 2013 Solar Fiesta at Santa Fe Community College
AÂ 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”.