The vision of Somos El Poder is to improve the lives and influence of the Latinx population in the US today. We will do this through helping Latinx-focused nonprofits improve their fundraising operations. SEP provides classes, annual conferences (post-pandemic) and other professional development opportunities that are accessible to Latinx-focused nonprofits and Latinx fundraising professionals. In addition, we work to promote Development as a career to Latinx students at the high school and collegiate level. SEP offers organizational memberships to qualifying nonprofits on a sliding scale based on the organization's budget. Organizations are asked to provide two representatives willing to partake in SEP's professional opportunities. In addition, we provide individual memberships to Latinx Development professionals, as well as high school and college students. Access to trainings, conferences and other professional opportunities are all included in a low annual membership fee. For more information, please visit somoselpoder.org. Sign up for our mailing list here: https://eepurl.com/hWUei5
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138 Oak Park Drive
US，CA，Alameda，94502
Attended an incredibly impactful conference put on by Armando Zumaya and the Somos El Poder team! Appreciated being in community with so many incredible organizations and leaders who’s working towards LatinX empowerment through funding. Thank you to them for offering our team attendance, as well. #LaLuchaSigue #SomosElPoder #HijasdelCampo
The Somos El Poder Fundraising con Ganas conference was a resounding success, focusing on training Latinx fundraisers, community organizers, and board members dedicated to improving the lives of nuestra gente y comunidades. Witnessing the transformation of the Latinx community, ready to lead and fight for equality, was truly empowering. I am proud to be one of the founding board members of Somos El Poder! Pa'lante mi gente! Gracias to my fellow colleagues and friends Armando Zumaya, Yuri E. Casco, CFRE, Diana DeJesus-Medina, Josef Manuel Liles, Ph.D., Pavel Rutherford, Ana Patino, Jesus Menera who were part of the leadership in planning, executing, and teaching nuestra gente about fundraising at the Fundraising con Ganas conference. #latinxleadership #latinxfundraisers #fundraising #equalrightsforall #philanthropy #somoselpoder
Wonderful to have the support of our Board Members and SEP team! Thank you all you joined us last month for our 5th Fundraising Con Ganas training/conference! #FundraisingConGanas #SomosElPoder #SiSePuede
Community Builder | Strategic Leader | Healthcare Access & Equity Advocate | Certified Fund Raising Executive
We had a wonderful #FundraisingConGanas Conference in Northern California. More than 40 Latinx nonprofit organizations gather to level up their fundraising skills, create new networks of support and unite their efforts to continue to educate, protect, advocate, heal and elevate their communities. I am proud to be a board member of Somos El Poder. A big Thank You to my colleagues, and familia for all that you do for our profession and organizations, Armando Zumaya, Diana DeJesus-Medina, Josef Manuel Liles, Ph.D., Pedro J. Rivera, Esquire, Pavel Rutherford, Ana Patino, and Jesus! The work we do is a calling! ?????? Activism and organizing through #PhilanthropicDollars is powerful. #SiSePuede #TogetherWeCanDoIt #WeArePower ???
??? 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: https://lnkd.in/gzaB_Ft4 Register on Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gb4TfYn3 #Fundraising #NonprofitLeadership #LatinxPhilanthropy #FundraisingStories #SomosElPoder #ProfessionalDevelopment
Attended an incredibly impactful conference put on by Armando Zumaya and the Somos El Poder team! Appreciated being in community with so many incredible organizations and leaders who’s working towards LatinX empowerment through funding. Thank you to them for offering our team attendance, as well. #LaLuchaSigue #SomosElPoder #HijasdelCampo
Fast Facts 2024, Latinos in America. Latinos aren’t just part of the U.S. economy—they drive it too! The Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC) highlights the undeniable impact of our community with: ?? $3.6 TRILLION Latino GDP—if Latinos were a country, they would have the 5th largest economy in the world! ?? Latino-owned businesses growing at 2x the national average. ?? 77% of new U.S. workers are Latino—Are Latinos the workforce of the future? ?? Latinos pay over $308 billion in taxes annually. Thanks to the LDC we know the facts! #LatinosInTheUS #LatinoGDP #TheFutureIsLatino #SomosElPoder
Let’s set the record straight and let's remind everybody: Latinos are not just part of the U.S. economy—they are driving it! And socially? Their contributions shape the culture, innovation, and progress of this country every single day. So, for the Latino Community: Don’t buy into the lies and don’t fall for the fear. We are builders, entrepreneurs, job creators, innovators, artists, scientists, and leaders. We don’t take—we give. We don’t weaken—we strengthen. For all people in the U.S.: The Latino community contributes $3.6 TRILLION to the U.S. economy. That’s the 5th largest GDP in the world if we were a country! ??. Latino-owned businesses are growing at 2x the national average. We are the workforce of the future—77% of new workers joining the U.S. economy are Latino. We pay over $308 billion in taxes every year. For all Americanos—From Canada to Argentina: Latinos create synergy wherever we go. We bring resilience, ambition, warmth, and innovation across borders. We are the connectors of the Americas, and together, we are stronger. Drop a comment and share—let’s make sure EVERYONE sees this! #LatinoEqualsPositiveImpact #LatinosInTheUS #LatinoGDP #TheFutureIsLatino #WeAreTheEconomy #UnitedAmericanos
Fundraising is power for people to do good. "We support all communities but our goal is to help Latino nonprofits improve their fundraising to serve the communities they live in...Fundraisers build bridges, bridges between individual donors, and nonprofits... The real power of philanthropy is individual giving." An Intro video to Somos El Poder. Produced by our friends at Fidelity Charitable? Charitable Catalyst Fund and featuring our founder, Armando Zumaya. ?? Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gFCjijck At Somos El Poder, we’re building a movement where fundraising isn’t just a skill—it’s a pathway to lasting change in our communities. #SomosElPoder #LatinxFundraising #Philanthropy #FundraisingConGanas
Why should donors fund local nonprofits? Check out this powerful discussion featuring our organization's founder, Armando Zumaya, alongside fellow Fidelity Charitable? Catalyst Fund grantees. Our nonprofit organizations are driving real impact in communities—let’s keep our work going! Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/ehUA3PKN #Philanthropy #SomosElPoder #FundLatinxNonprofits
In case you missed it last week, check out a new video on Why Donors Should Fund Local Nonprofits featuring five Fidelity Charitable? Catalyst Fund grantees: Mary Zhu from Develop for Good, Ciara Garcia from Social Venture Partners International, Sara Lomelin from Philanthropy Together, Heather Infantry from Giving Gap, and Armando Zumaya from Somos El Poder. Big thanks to them for their time and stories! https://lnkd.in/ehUA3PKN
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream for equality and justice.?His words continue to inspire! Together, let’s keep striving for a more just and equitable future. #MLKDay #Equality #LatinxLeadership #JuntosAdelante #SomosElPoder #Fundraising
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” MLK
We’re excited to WELCOME OUR NEWEST Advisory Board members! ?? These incredible leaders bring diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to empowering Latinx nonprofits nationwide. Their expertise will help us drive impactful change and strengthen our community. * 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. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/g29KVA7Z Our Impact: https://lnkd.in/geyH79c9 Consider Us in your New Year Donations: https://lnkd.in/g5dRzfnm Somos El Poder | Stacy Palmer | Eileen R. Heisman | Henry Cisneros | Diana DeJesus-Medina | Armando Zumaya | Celeste Guzmán Mendoza, PhD | Marco Corona | Yuri E. Casco, CFRE | Lisandra Lamboy, MPA | Pedro J. Rivera, Esquire | Yanira B. A. | Milton Rodriguez | Josef Manuel Liles, Ph.D. | Ana Patino | Pavel Rutherford #LatinxLeadership #SomosElPoder #AdvisoryBoard #CommunityImpact