2025 Applications Are now CLosed.

Thank you for your interest in the Poderosas program! Please visit us again for future opportunities.

 
 

Eligibility

We build, we grow, and we stay true to our mission when we share what we know with the communities we want to support. To participate, you must be:

  • Able to commit 10-15 hours to the fellowship weekly

  • Ready to take what you learn and pass it on to others. We build, we grow, and we stay true to our mission if we share what we know with the communities we want to support 

  • Interested in learning the ins and outs of civic engagement 

  • Seeking to make a difference in your local communities 

  • Interested in organizing, program management, and electoral work

  • Have organizing or program management experience, preferred but not required 

  • Able to build and maintain a coalition of Latinas in your local communities

  • Have strong ties to the community and/or Latinx networks

  • A Latina (Ages 18-35) aligned with our organization’s values and knows how to navigate the cultural diversity of our Latinx community. 

  • Identify as a Latina and be proud of your culture’s struggles and success

How we support our Poderosas

To lead powerful change, our Poderosas need the right tools. That’s why every fellow in our current Cohort  participates in a robust leadership and organizing training program that combines virtual sessions, hands-on practice, and in-person state summits.

Core Trainings Include:

  • Community Organizing & Leadership Development

  • Event Planning & Voter Engagement

  • Digital & Social Media Strategy

  • Legislative Advocacy & Running for Office

  • Resume Building & Professional Development

  • Immigration, Economic, and Climate Justice Organizing

  •  Biweekly virtual trainings + monthly Madrina-led workshops

  • In-person summits in CA, AZ, TX, and  GA

    Note: All the Poderosa Fellows will receive a $5,000 stipend

What the Poderosas impact looks like - Our goals 

Through a structured fellowship experience, Poderosa Fellows contribute to a national network of Latina leaders advancing civic engagement and political participation in their communities. With ongoing training, support, and mentorship, each fellow helps expand Latinx civic power and representation across the United States by achieving the following program goals:

Advancing Latinx Civic Engagement

Poderosas will actively engage their communities through direct organizing and outreach efforts, including:

  • Registering at least 420 new voters across all program states

  • Making over 55,000 phone calls to engage and mobilize Latinx voters

  • Sending 60,000 text messages as part of coordinated civic engagement campaigns

  • Canvassing 1,500 doors to increase local visibility and connection with voters

  • Recruiting between 5 to 10 local volunteers to support community-based work

  • Building a unique universe of 1,000 Latina voters as part of our long-term voter engagement strategy

Participation in Core Fellowship Activities

In addition to local organizing, Poderosas will:

  • Participate in a State Summit held in their region

  • Receive hands-on training in key organizing platforms such as VAN, EveryAction, and GetThru (ThruTalk/ThruText)

  • Serve as a spokesperson for Poder Latinx, promoting the organization’s mission and values through their community presence and public engagement

  • Maintain a tracking and evaluation system to document activities, measure outcomes, and reflect on learning and growth

  • Support and help exceed Poder Latinx’s national field, digital, and organizational goals through their leadership and local impact

Applications for the 2025–2026 Poderosas Fellowship are now closed.

Thank you to everyone who applied. We look forward to sharing the incredible work of our new cohort.

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