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Somos El Poder is a national institute dedicated to improving fundraising at Latinx-focused nonprofits.

SEP provides classes, conferences (post-pandemic) and other professional development opportunities to Latinx organizations and individual fundraisers.

05/04/2026

🌟 Ready to transform your nonprofit’s fundraising—without breaking the bank or losing your cultural voice?
Most fundraising conferences are priced for big-budget orgs with full development teams. Fundraising Con Ganas 2026 was built differently. Designed specifically for small & medium Latino/Latinx-focused nonprofits, this Southern California conference delivers practical, culturally grounded strategies you can launch the week you get back.
📅 June 18–19, 2026
📍 Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton | Oxnard, CA
👥 Space for 40 organizational teams (2 leaders per org) + limited first-time individual spots
🤝 As a Somos El Poder member, your support doesn’t end at checkout. Get ongoing counsel, training, and hands-on guidance long after the conference wraps.
Come learn. Leave ready. Limited seats are filling fast—secure your team’s spot today! 👇
🔗 https://www.somoselpoder.org/2026socalfcg.html
💬 Tag a fellow Latino nonprofit leader who needs this. Share to your org’s page!

11/12/2025

📢 ¡Latino nonprofits, es hora de empoderarse! Únete a nosotros para Día De Poder: National Virtual Fundraising Training & Conference 🧡 🗓 Jueves, 11 de diciembre de 2025 🕣 8:30 a.m. PST - 3:00 p.m. PST | 11:30 a.m. EST - 6:00 p.m. EST 📍 Evento 100 % virtual https://www.somoselpoder.org/dia-de-poder.html👉 ¿Por qué asistir? Las organizaciones de la comunidad latina enfrentan una urgencia sin precedentes: ataques, discriminación, recursos limitados. Somos El Poder presenta este entrenamiento para ayudarte a diversificar, ampliar y renovar tu capacidad de recaudación de fondos — porque recaudar es poder.
✅ Qué obtendrás: • Sesiones focadas en programas de grandes donantes, fundraising de base, activación de tu mesa directiva, innovaciones en IA para recaudar fondos. • La oportunidad de conectar con profesionales, lideres y organizaciones latinas que están marcando la diferencia. • Costo accesible, diseñado intencionalmente para apoyar al sector latino.
🎯 Dirigido a: – Equipos, juntas directivas y voluntarios de organizaciones miembros de Somos El Poder. – Organizaciones que sirven a la comunidad latina y desean fortalecer su fundraising. – Profesionales en fundraising, estudiantes o personas en desarrollo de carrera que se enfocan en comunidades latinas.
💬 No esperes más para asegurar tu lugar. Ayuda a que tu comunidad tenga los recursos que necesita para responder a los desafíos actuales. 🔗 Regístrate hoy y ¡haz que tu voz, tu misión y tu impacto sean cada vez más fuertes!

11/11/2025

🎓 Celebrate with us! We’re thrilled to invite you to the 5th Cohort Graduation Ceremony of the La Vanguardia Academy – a powerful moment for Latinx representation, leadership and philanthropy.
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:30 pm EST / 2:30 pm PST 🌎 📍 Virtual (Zoom) – Register here: https://www.somoselpoder.org/
This cohort has completed an intensive 4-month course in fundraising tailored for small/medium Latinx nonprofits. At Somos El Poder we believe: to grow Latinx giving and philanthropy, we must train a new generation of Latinx fundraisers. ¡Sí se puede!
We are so proud of our new graduates, who will be the Vanguard for Latinx giving and leadership in philanthropy. Meet them, cheer them on, and join the celebration!
✨ The ceremony will feature: • Welcome and remarks by Armando Enrique Zumaya – Founder of Somos El Poder • Keynote address by Luis A. Miranda, Jr. – a visionary leader in public, private, advocacy & philanthropic sectors • Student testimonials & recognition of each graduate by name • Launch of the La Vanguardia Alumni Association – an exciting new chapter
Join us in honoring this milestone and rallying behind the leaders who will shape the future of Latinx philanthropy. 💪

03/13/2025

The Fundraising con Ganas conference was an incredible success! 🎉 Somos El Poder is proud to provide training and resources to Latinx fundraisers, community organizers, and board members working tirelessly to uplift nuestra gente y comunidades. Seeing the energy, passion, and commitment of our community was truly inspiring!

A huge gracias to everyone who helped make this event happen—especially Armando Zumaya, Yuri E. Casco, CFRE, Diana DeJesus-Medina, Josef Manuel Liles, Ph.D., Pavel Rutherford, Ana Patino, Jesus Menera—for your leadership, dedication, and expertise in empowering Latinx nonprofits through fundraising education.

The movement for equity and representation in philanthropy continues—pa’lante mi gente!

03/13/2025

🎙️ Conversations on Experience in Fundraising
Wed., April 2, 2025
9am PST | 12pm CST | 1pm EST

Join us for an engaging webinar featuring Yanira Amadeo, Executive Director of Development, University of Connecticut AND Celeste Guzmán Mendoza, Ph.D., MFA, Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations and Development at Trinity University, San Antonio, TX., two inspiring fundraising professionals who will share their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs in the nonprofit world.

Let’s learn, grow, and build stronger communities through fundraising—together! Don’t miss out! Gain valuable insights | Learn actionable strategies | Connect with fellow fundraisers

Learn more: www.somoselpoder.org/experiences-in-fundraising
Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pb61oIWNTwWZPyz_Py9ZLQ

01/20/2025

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a guiding light for justice and equality.

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”
“The time is always right to do what is right.”

Let’s carry his vision forward by creating a world rooted in love, equity, and action with our work.

01/15/2025

Welcoming our newest ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS!
Leaders who are passionate about uplifting Latinx nonprofits and advancing our mission of community empowerment. Their collective expertise will be a driving force in creating lasting change.

Stacy Palmer, Chief Executive Officer of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, joins SEP with decades of experience as a leader in nonprofit journalism.

Eileen R. Heisman, former President of the National Philanthropic Trust, brings unparalleled expertise in philanthropy, corporate strategy, and fundraising.

Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and first Latino Mayor of San Antonio, brings decades of leadership in public service, infrastructure development, and investment.

Learn more: https://www.somoselpoder.org/news-articles/somos-el-poder-welcomes-three-distinguished-leaders-to-its-advisory-board

Our impact: https://www.somoselpoder.org/our-impact.html

Consider Us in your New Year Donations 💙 https://secure.givelively.org/donate/commonweal/somos-el-poder

01/13/2025

Amazing news! Somos El Poder has been awarded a grant from the Fidelity Charitable® Catalyst Fund to continue empowering Latinx nonprofits with the resources, tools, and training they need to make an impact. Together, we’re building stronger organizations and brighter futures.
Read more: https://www.somoselpoder.org/news-articles/somos-el-poder-receives-major-three-year-fidelity-charitabler-catalyst-fund-grant

Learn more about our impact: https://www.somoselpoder.org/our-impact.html

Consider Us in your New Year Donations 💙
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01/01/2025

Happy New Year from Somos El Poder!

As we step into 2025, we want to thank YOU for being part of this amazing familia. Your support inspires us every day, and we’re excited for all we’ll achieve together this year.

Here’s to fresh starts, stronger communities, and making a lasting impact—¡juntos adelante! 💪✨

From the Somos El Poder Team

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11/27/2024

This Thanksgiving season, we at Somos El Poder want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all-past and current members, our allies, and our supporters.. Your dedication and partnership have helped strengthen Latinx nonprofits nationwide, creating lasting change in our communities. Thank you for being part of our journey to empower nonprofits through fundraising.

From our familia to yours, we wish you a joyful Thanksgiving and a season filled with warmth, gratitude, and hope. 🦃🍁

Discover Our Impact →
https://www.somoselpoder.org/our-impact.html
Consider Us in your Giving Season 💙 Your Donation Matters
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Your support makes everything we do possible.
Together, let’s continue building brighter futures. ¡Felices fiestas! 🧡

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