Puentes
Puentes is a program of Somos El Poder. There are three programs inside Puentes. Our Connectors Programs will help bridge the divide between funders and the national Latinx nonprofit sector. To help funders understand the unique potential and challenges of this sector. Secondly, we also want to support our colleagues who are institutional giving professionals with unique trainings and support based upon what we have learned in our work at Somos El Poder. There are two services offered: Board Service Training and Fundraising Training for Funders.
The Latinx Nonprofit sector has never been studied or catalogued but it is overwhelmingly made up of small and medium sized nonprofits in the thousands in the US. Very commonly they are started by local citizens who react to a critical and urgent need they see in their community. These organizations work not only in immigration and racial justice but also in Education, Public Health, Community Services, Environmental Justice, Mental Health, Criminal Justice Reform, Women's Rights, LGBTQ issues and more.
Before the pandemic this sector of "Latinx focused nonprofits" received only 1.8% of foundation grants. Though this sector works to support 20% of the US population. At Somos El Poder we are working to build a stronger relationship with the Latinx nonprofit sector and funders interested in their valuable work.
Puentes is a program of Somos El Poder. There are three programs inside Puentes. Our Connectors Programs will help bridge the divide between funders and the national Latinx nonprofit sector. To help funders understand the unique potential and challenges of this sector. Secondly, we also want to support our colleagues who are institutional giving professionals with unique trainings and support based upon what we have learned in our work at Somos El Poder. There are two services offered: Board Service Training and Fundraising Training for Funders.
The Latinx Nonprofit sector has never been studied or catalogued but it is overwhelmingly made up of small and medium sized nonprofits in the thousands in the US. Very commonly they are started by local citizens who react to a critical and urgent need they see in their community. These organizations work not only in immigration and racial justice but also in Education, Public Health, Community Services, Environmental Justice, Mental Health, Criminal Justice Reform, Women's Rights, LGBTQ issues and more.
Before the pandemic this sector of "Latinx focused nonprofits" received only 1.8% of foundation grants. Though this sector works to support 20% of the US population. At Somos El Poder we are working to build a stronger relationship with the Latinx nonprofit sector and funders interested in their valuable work.
Questions? Preguntas? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]
Conectores
The Conectores Program is free to all institutional giving professionals. Its all about providing you with information and connections to the Latinx nonprofit sector. Somos El Poder has over 200 member organizations as members that cover most issues you fund. Conectores is FREE and has no fee. This program is only for staff working at recognized foundations, corporate foundations, family foundations and other types of funders.
Introductions and Research- We will help you identify the Latinx serving nonprofits working in the sector you fund. We can produce lists of nonprofits and contact information. We can also make introductions to SEP Member organizations when needed. We do this research confidentially.
SEP Membership List- We are developing a list of SEP Member organizations that are open to Board Service from institutional giving professionals. We will tailor this information based on issue, regionality and terms of service. This service is confidential and we do not share the entire SEP membership list at any time. Our membership list is also not for sale.
Annual Convenings and Networking- We will host two annual virtual convenings of Latinx focused nonprofits where funders can meet these organizations, learn about their work and reach out if they feel inclined to do so. We hope to create a convienent way to get updated on what's going on inside of the Latinx nonprofit sector in each of these issue areas. We will create a pitch free, learning environment where we can showcase some of our member organizations in seven different sectors:
The Conectores Program is free to all institutional giving professionals. Its all about providing you with information and connections to the Latinx nonprofit sector. Somos El Poder has over 200 member organizations as members that cover most issues you fund. Conectores is FREE and has no fee. This program is only for staff working at recognized foundations, corporate foundations, family foundations and other types of funders.
Introductions and Research- We will help you identify the Latinx serving nonprofits working in the sector you fund. We can produce lists of nonprofits and contact information. We can also make introductions to SEP Member organizations when needed. We do this research confidentially.
SEP Membership List- We are developing a list of SEP Member organizations that are open to Board Service from institutional giving professionals. We will tailor this information based on issue, regionality and terms of service. This service is confidential and we do not share the entire SEP membership list at any time. Our membership list is also not for sale.
Annual Convenings and Networking- We will host two annual virtual convenings of Latinx focused nonprofits where funders can meet these organizations, learn about their work and reach out if they feel inclined to do so. We hope to create a convienent way to get updated on what's going on inside of the Latinx nonprofit sector in each of these issue areas. We will create a pitch free, learning environment where we can showcase some of our member organizations in seven different sectors:
- Education and Youth
- Immigration Advocacy and Services
- Community Support
- Arts and Cultura
- Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment
- Public Health
- Civil Rights and Voting Rights
Board Service Training for Funders
Many institutional giving professional serve on the Boards of nonprofits in their issue areas or communities. We offer Board Service training based on what we have learned working with small and medium nonprofits. This training comprises four classes of 1.5 hours each:
The fee for this program is $1100
Register for Our Next Training by Using Form on this Page. Gracias!
Many institutional giving professional serve on the Boards of nonprofits in their issue areas or communities. We offer Board Service training based on what we have learned working with small and medium nonprofits. This training comprises four classes of 1.5 hours each:
- Board Roles and Responsibilities
- Fundraising for Board Members
- Financial Accountability
- Building Board Engagement
The fee for this program is $1100
Register for Our Next Training by Using Form on this Page. Gracias!
Fundraising Training for Funders
In their roles as grantmakers and sometimes when they serve on the Boards of nonprofits institutional giving professionals need to learn more about fundraising.
Most fundraising training these days is designed for large nonprofits with large development teams like universities and hospitals. At Somos El Poder we train small and medium nonprofits in fundraising, prospecting and innovative development. We believe that this training, helping a nonprofit grow its fundraising could help institutional giving professional make better assessments as to a grantees or potential grantees resilience and growth possibilities. Through this training you will be better able to understand the nuances and signs of fundraising strength in a nonprofit or weakness.
Classes will be an hour and a half over a four week period and include the following:
The Fee for this program is $1250
Register for Our Next Training by Using Form on this Page. Gracias!
In their roles as grantmakers and sometimes when they serve on the Boards of nonprofits institutional giving professionals need to learn more about fundraising.
Most fundraising training these days is designed for large nonprofits with large development teams like universities and hospitals. At Somos El Poder we train small and medium nonprofits in fundraising, prospecting and innovative development. We believe that this training, helping a nonprofit grow its fundraising could help institutional giving professional make better assessments as to a grantees or potential grantees resilience and growth possibilities. Through this training you will be better able to understand the nuances and signs of fundraising strength in a nonprofit or weakness.
Classes will be an hour and a half over a four week period and include the following:
- Fundraising Basics
- Making a Resilience Assessment
- Prospecting and Growth
- Creative Cultivation and Solicitation
The Fee for this program is $1250
Register for Our Next Training by Using Form on this Page. Gracias!
Questions? Preguntas? Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]
