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"Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime"
Old Chinese Proverb

"Dale un pescado a un hombre y lo alimentarás por un día. Enséñale a pescar y lo alimentarás para toda la vida"
Antiguo proverbio chino
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You can make a gift Online Here

We are a fiscally sponsored non profit in partnership with the Commonweal Foundation.
Choose to make a cash donation, become a member, share your skills, volunteer, or share with others.
Your Donation Matters!

CASH DONATIONS
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Consider donating by credit card, on-time or recurring donations.
Please support us with a donation to continue uplifting our communities. With your help, we can keep strengthening nonprofits through fundraising and capacity building!
MAKE A GIFT

Giving Opportunities for Individuals

We ask that individuals who want to support the work of Somos El Poder review some of these giving opportunities and benefits. You can sponsor organizations and individuals and organizations to receive Somos El Poder support and guidance.  We will work with the donor to determine which organizations/individuals would be sponsored. At the higher levels we also allow for the sponsorship of whole programs. We do not change the name of the program but insert a "This program sponsored by ___" at the end for a year. We engage all our donors to visit our programs at their leisure.  Giving to Somos programs can directly support the growth and strength of the Latino nonprofit sector, your community and the causes you care about. 
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SEP Individual Giving Levels

Seguidor    $2,500-Listed with supporters on website, conf signage, can sponsor an organizations work with Somos El Poder ( membership and conf attendance) permitting a upcoming conf. 

Inversor    $5,200-Listed with supporters on website, conf signage, sponsorship of two nonprofit organtizations membership and conference in SEP

Pionero    $11,000-Listed with supporters on website, conf signage, sponsorship of four nonprofit organtizations membership and conference in SEP, creates scholarship for 2 La Vanguardia students. 

Defensor    $25,000-Listed with supporters on website, conf signage, main sponsorship of La Vanguardia Program for a year or online classes program, or Juntos Podemos program (one focus area), or partial sponsor of a Fundraising Con Ganas, additionally creates scholarship for 3 La Vanguardia Students.

Fundador    $65,000-Main sponsor for a Fundraising Con Ganas conference, Introduced as such, Listed with supporters on website, conf signage. Ability to give a scholarship for 5 nonprofit organizations to attend Fundraising Con Ganas, receive membership for one year and all SEP Services.  Creates 3 scholarships for La Vanguardia. 
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CHECKS
Please make check payable to "Commonweal / Somos El Poder", and write in the memo "Donation" and mail to:​
     Somos El Poder 
     C/O Commonweal
     PO Box 316
     ​Bolinas, CA 94924

LEGACY GIFT
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Plan for the future, meet with an expert/attorney, and protect your family while leaving a Legacy Gift to Somos El Poder. ​​​
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Somos El Poder/Commonweal (fiscal sponsor), EIN: 94-2366094

For Stock, Wire Transfers and other types of giving, or giving questions:
Please Contact:
     Armando Enrique Zumaya
     Executive Director
     [email protected]

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Supporting Somos EL Poder

Like the old proverb, SEP is unique in that you will be helping Latinx Focused nonprofits build powerful self-sufficiency. When you support SEP it goes beyond helping organizations we all care about to improve our fundraising. Your generous contributions enabled us to provide our members with invaluable training in fundraising strategies, significantly impacting the funding they receive.

It's empowering. Our leaders will show themselves that we indeed can raise more funds, accomplish goals, improve, and expand programs. We can teach a whole generation of our young nonprofit Development Officers, Leaders, and Board Members that we can indeed raise billions from our people!

We estimate that Latinx in the US today has the potential to give over 24.7 billion dollars annually! We have the giving power amongst our own 24 million working Latinx. We know we need so many things for our people. The resources to improve our lives and tools to fight for justice!

We can do it! Si Se Puede!


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Donor Code of Conduct

Dear Donor,
We extend our gratitude for your dedicated support towards the endeavors of Somos El Poder. Your generous contributions have enabled us to provide our members with invaluable training in fundraising strategies, significantly impacting the funding they receive.

As you peruse this letter, we trust that you will be inspired to align with our community's expectations of a donor. At Somos El Poder, our core values are centered around safety, unity, self-reliance, positivity, innovation, respect, diversity, equity and inclusion. In accordance with these principles, we are dedicated to fostering a secure and respectful environment for all members of our community, be it within our organization, workplace, or any work-related settings.

Effective communication is integral, characterized by support, understanding, and non-threatening interactions, whether they occur in person, virtually, or through written correspondence. We firmly uphold a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of physical violence, threatening behavior, disruption, harassment, aggression, or disrespectful remarks.

Our earnest hope is that donors will adhere to our code of conduct, encompassing refraining from interactions with both volunteers and staff in a wide array of activities, including but not limited to: Acts of ableism, Instances of ageism, Discrimination rooted in religious beliefs, Displays of homophobia, Manifestations of racism, Incidents of sexual harassment and violence, Demonstrations of transphobia and Expressions of xenophobia. In cases where harassment, disrespect, or abuse are reported, our senior leadership and esteemed Board of Directors stand prepared to respond promptly.

By cultivating an atmosphere defined by safety and mutual respect, we continue to uphold the fundamental essence and role of the charitable sector.
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With sincere appreciation,
Somos El Poder team

Copyright @2025  Somos El Poder, A National Latinx Fundraising Institute.
A fiscally sponsored program by Commonweal, EIN: 94-2366094

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CONTACT US
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Founder & Leadership
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Impact
    • How We Create Change
    • Supporters
    • News & Articles
  • Education Programs
    • Juntos Podemos
    • La Vanguardia Academy >
      • La Vanguardia Graduation Ceremony 2025
      • La Vanguardia Graduation Ceremony 2024
      • La Vanguardia Graduation Ceremony 2023
      • La Vanguardia Graduation 2022
    • Online Classes + Sessions >
      • Conversations on Experiences in Fundraising
      • Empowering People of Color through Fundraising
      • Empowering Migrant Communities Effective Fundraising Practices
      • Levantando Nuestras Voces
      • SEP Nonprofit Shark Tank: Elevator Pitch
      • Internalized Racism Discussion
      • Are We Moving the Needle?
      • A New Road to Funding Racial Justice and Equity
    • Consulting Hours
    • Juntos
  • Membership
    • Communidades Fuertes
    • Members
    • FAQ
  • Resources
    • Puentes
    • Studies & Papers
    • Prospect Research Services
    • Inside Philanthropy
    • Freelance Prospect Researchers
    • Executive Director Resources
  • Events
    • Southern California- FCG
    • NorCal Fundraising Con Ganas!
    • San Antonio- Fundraising Con Ganas!
    • 2024 Funders Briefing
    • Chicago- Fundraising Con Ganas!
    • Pasadena- Fundraising Con Ganas 24
    • Poderoso Award 2023
  • Donate ♡
  • Contact Us
    • Volunteer Opportunities