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 La Vanguardia Graduation Ceremony, Cohort 2023

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¡Celebra con nosotros! Celebrate with US!
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La Vanguardia Academy Graduation Ceremony

GRADUACIÓN DE LA ACADEMIA LA VANGUARDIA CEREMONIA

Graduation Ceremony of the 2nd cohort 2023.
January 9th, 2024

Join us for the second graduation of the of La Vanguardia Academy! This is our inaugural cohort of 30 students. They have completed an 8 month course in fundraising designed to serve small/medium Latinx nonprofits. For years there have been many panels and discussions on how to get more Latinx into nonprofits, into fundraising.

At Somos El Poder we believe in creating Latinx Philanthropy through Latinx Fundraising. Philanthropy comes from Fundraising and specifically well trained fundraisers. If we want to realize the true promise that is Latinx Giving and Philanthropy we need to train a new generation of Latinx Fundraisers. ¡Si Se Puede!
We are proud of our new graduates, we know they will truly be the Vanguard for new Latinx giving and philanthropy.  Join us and meet your new graduates!

PROGRAM
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Introduction and Welcome     
Armando Enrique Zumaya, Founder of Somos El Poder.

Armando has been fundraising for 38 years in a variety of roles that have given him a unique perspective on all aspects of development offices, fundraising culture and Latinx in the US nonprofit world.  He is a noted expert on Latino Major Giving and all aspects of fundraising with the Latinx community. He has direct experience raising five, six and seven figure gifts from Latinx in the US. He is an active development officer.

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Keynote       
Mónica Ramírez
Founder & President, Justice for Migrant Women. Co-founder, The Latinx House. Co-founder, Poderistas. Co-founder, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas.

Mónica is an activist, author, civil rights attorney, social entrepreneur and speaker. She has been specifically engaged in direct service and advocacy on behalf of farmworkers, Latinas and immigrant women. Mónica employs a holistic, victim-centered approach to her work and she is an ardent supporter of worker-led movements. She also has a long history of promoting women’s leadership and political power.
Twitter: @monicaramirezOH
Instagram: @activistmonicaramirez

Student Testimonials and Thank You's
We will hear from three students about the class, their experience and a chance to say a few words. 

Acknowledgement of Each Student
We will read the names of each graduate and confirm their graduation
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Vanguardia Alumni Association
We are going to introduce our new Alumni Association

Graduates 2023 Cohort

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​¡Queremos desear a nuestros graduados la mejor de las suertes en su futuro laboral! ¡Esperamos que sepan que ahora son parte de nuestra Somos Familia!
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Copyright @2025  Somos El Poder, A National Latinx Fundraising Institute.
A fiscally sponsored program by Commonweal, EIN: 94-2366094

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  • About Us
    • Founder & Leadership
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Impact
    • How We Create Change
    • Supporters
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  • 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