La Vanguardia Graduation Ceremony 2024
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Join us for the third graduation of the of La Vanguardia Academy! This is our inaugural cohort of 30 students. They have completed an 4 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!
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!
EVENT PROGRAM
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.
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.
Keynote
Yanira Amadeo, Director of Development, University Development, Montclair State University. New City, NY.
Yanira is an experienced Frontline Fundraiser and Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education sector for nearly 20 years. Skilled in promoting a culture of philanthropy through individual and major gift fundraising, pipeline engagement, nonprofit strategic planning, board and volunteer management, and social media communications. Strong entrepreneurial development professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Nonprofit & Fundraising Management from Columbia University in the City of New York. Gratuate from La Vanguardia Academy, Fundraising Training Program. Also, Yanira is now part of the Board of Directors at Somos El Poder.
Yanira Amadeo, Director of Development, University Development, Montclair State University. New City, NY.
Yanira is an experienced Frontline Fundraiser and Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education sector for nearly 20 years. Skilled in promoting a culture of philanthropy through individual and major gift fundraising, pipeline engagement, nonprofit strategic planning, board and volunteer management, and social media communications. Strong entrepreneurial development professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Nonprofit & Fundraising Management from Columbia University in the City of New York. Gratuate from La Vanguardia Academy, Fundraising Training Program. Also, Yanira is now part of the Board of Directors at Somos El Poder.
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
Vanguardia Alumni Association
We are going to introduce our new Alumni Association
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
Vanguardia Alumni Association
We are going to introduce our new Alumni Association
¡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!
