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El Poder de la Conexión
The Power of Connection. Escrito por: Dra. Andrea Ortega y Camila Giraldo Rosa Malagón, trabajadora social clínica licenciada, navegadora comunitaria en Hispanic Access Foundation, bailarina folklórica con México Danza Orlando y fundadora de Nuestra Cultura Outdoors, nos brindó perspectivas sobre cómo conectarnos dentro de una comunidad y con la naturaleza. Junto a la Dra. Andrea Ortega, abrieron un diálogo importante sobre cómo la salud mental, el cuidado comunitario, la cu
Andrea Ortega
Apr 163 min read


The Power of Connection
Written by: Dr. Andrea Ortega & Camila Giraldo Rosa Malagón, a licensed clinical social worker, community navigator at Hispanic Access Foundation, folkloric dancer with Mexico Danza Orlando, and founder of Nuestra Cultura Outdoors, gave us insight into connecting within a community and nature. Together with Dr. Andrea Ortega, they opened an important discourse on how mental health, community care, culture, and access to nature could and should intersect. Rosa’s Background a
Andrea Ortega
Apr 163 min read


El Corazón por encima del miedo: Un Liderazgo valiente en entornos volátiles
Conoce a Mari y el increíble trabajo que realiza con nuestras comunidades migrantes en el sur de Florida. Este blog dedicado a su episodio en el Palante Nonprofit Podcast, se adentra rápidamente en los desafíos de apoyar a las comunidades latinxs y de cómo guiar a las personas con compasión y un propósito inquebrantable refleja el corazón de un verdadero líder.
Andrea Ortega
Apr 23 min read


Corazón Over Fear: Courageous Leadership in Volatile Environments
Strategic Insights from the Frontlines of the Guatemala and Mayan Center Written by: Celyn Olivera & Dr. Andrea Ortega Nuestra comunidad is amazing, and it’s an honor for us to get to work with them. We recently featured Mari Blanco, the Operations Director at The Guatemalan-Maya Center (TGMC) in Palm Beach County, Florida, in the Palante Nonprofits Podcast. Statistically, Palm Beach County has the highest number of detainees in Florida; more alarmingly, it has twice as many
Andrea Ortega
Apr 23 min read


Palante Nonprofits Impact Report
In 2025, Palante Nonprofits demonstrated that sustainable growth depends on building strong systems and fostering transparency and shared accountability. Moving from a solo consultancy to a collaborative team, Palante focused on infrastructure that supports long-term success. Their 2025 Impact Report offers valuable lessons for nonprofits aiming to grow with clarity and purpose. Who we served In 2025, we supported organizations including: ALPFA through Monday.com implementat
Andrea Ortega
Feb 271 min read


Enhance Nonprofit Efficiency Through Systems Innovation: Organizational Infrastructure Strategies
Running a nonprofit is no small feat. You’re juggling programs, fundraising, community engagement, and a million other tasks. But what if I told you that the secret to doing all this better lies in something often overlooked: your organizational infrastructure strategies? Yep, those behind-the-scenes systems and processes can make or break your nonprofit’s efficiency. Let’s dive into how you can innovate your systems to boost your impact and make your day-to-day smoother. Wh
Andrea Ortega
Feb 94 min read


The Fear of a Missing Wallet: A Reflection on Immigrant Rights and Due Process
By Dr. Andrea Ortega This morning, I left my wallet at home. I have lived in the United States for most of my life, having migrated here at eight years old. I am fortunate to be a naturalized citizen. Yet, never have I felt the kind of fear that gripped me today because of a simple mistake: leaving my wallet behind. I was driving to the Farmworkers Association of Florida , an organization I have supported for years. Yesica, the General Coordinator, leads this group, advocatin
Andrea Ortega
Jan 224 min read


GoFundMe’s Auto-Created Nonprofit Pages
What Happened, Why It Matters, and What Comes Next (Para Español dale click aqui ) What happened (and when) In mid-October 2025, GoFundMe rolled out “Nonprofit Pages,” public donation pages that the platform creates automatically for active nonprofits, using information from government regulators (e.g., the IRS in the U.S.). The company’s own help materials say these pages may include a nonprofit’s logo, mission statement, and other details, and exist so supporters can dona
Andrea Ortega
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Páginas de Donación Creadas Automáticamente por GoFundMe
Qué Pasó, Por Qué Importa y Qué Viene Después (For English Version click here ) Qué pasó (y cuándo) A mediados de octubre de 2025, GoFundMe lanzó las “Páginas para organizaciones sin fines de lucro”, páginas públicas de donación que la plataforma crea automáticamente para organizaciones activas, utilizando información proveniente de agencias gubernamentales (por ejemplo, el IRS en Estados Unidos). Según la propia documentación de GoFundMe, estas páginas pueden incluir el logo
Andrea Ortega
Oct 19, 20253 min read


Leading con Corazón: Nonprofit Leadership Strategies that Work en Comunidad
Serving Spanish-speaking communities comes with unique opportunities y también responsabilidades . To be an effective leader, it’s not...
Andrea Ortega
Sep 30, 20252 min read
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