Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU)

Maryland Latinos Unidos is a statewide network of organizations, businesses, and individuals dedicated to supporting Latino and immigrant communities.

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Working Together for Maryland’s Latino and Immigrant Communities

Maryland Latinos Unidos amplifies voices, addresses disparities, and strengthens grassroots organizations to ensure all Latinos have access to necessary services and opportunities.

MLU’s mission is to call attention to the disparities and inequities faced by Latino and immigrant communities, develop solutions, and address challenges through coordinated action.

MLU’s vision is a world where your zip code does not determine your lifespan.

Join MLU:

Nonprofit Membership
Individual Membership
Associate Membership
Advocate Membership

Support a Thriving Future for Maryland’s Latino Communities

Your donation helps Maryland Latinos Unidos amplify voices, address disparities, and strengthen grassroots organizations—ensuring all Latinos have access to the services and opportunities they deserve. Together, we can build a future where zip codes don’t determine lifespans.

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MLU’s Priorities

By creating systemic change, building equitable infrastructure and capable leaders, investing in community development and sustainable nonprofits, MLU aims to create a stronger future for all.

Our priorities include:

  • Health Equity 
  • Education 
  • Environmental Justice 
  • Wealth Generation and Economic Empowerment 
  • Leadership and Representation 

Through these efforts, MLU empowers communities, fosters equity, and ensures lasting opportunities for Maryland’s Latino and immigrant populations—while advocating for representation and securing a seat at the table where decisions that impact our communities are made.

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What We Do

Convening & Connecting 

MLU brings together and engages stakeholders from academia, nonprofit organizations, government, and the private sector to build multi-sector partnerships. Our purpose is to encourage knowledge exchange and joint initiatives that address complex social, economic, and environmental issues. 

We: 

  • Identify and amplify local efforts to scale statewide 
  • Invest in community initiatives like crisis management and civic engagement 

Leadership and Organizational Development 

We provide technical assistance and training to build community leaders, strengthen Latino-serving nonprofits and government agencies in areas such as: 

  • Cultural competence 
  • Advocacy training and coalition building 
  • Communications and social media storytelling 
  • Development and fundraising strategies 
  • Grant writing and meeting facilitation 
  • Coalition-building and cross-sectoral collaboration 

Public Policy & Advocacy 

We champion equity and social justice by: 

  • Tracking legislation and executive actions 
  • Advocating for social, economic, health, and environmental justice 
  • Promoting language access at all levels of government 
  • Amplifying the voices of those who are not at the table via Community-Centered approaches 
  • Prioritizing co-creation with affected communities, ensuring that their voices shape research, policy, and programs. 

Research and Data Collection

We engage in integrated research, policy, and education to: 

  • Bridge the gap between data-driven research and policy implementation via Community Needs Assessments (CNAs) and Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) surveys. 
  • Adapt strategies based on lessons learned to refine interventions and improve outcomes 

And, we, 

  • Use data and evaluation frameworks to assess program effectiveness and long-term impact. 

The Center of Leadership, Strategy, and Innovation (LSI)

Advancing Latine Leadership and Strategy

The LSI provides bilingual programs designed to empower individuals, communities, and nonprofits. Our areas of expertise include: 

  • Leadership development 
  • Strategic planning and fundraising tools 
  • Grant writing essentials
  • Advocacy strategies and resources 
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Membership Dues

Individual and Business Memberships
Nonprofit Membership

Associate Membership provides access for all employees of a business or government agency. Join as an Associate.

Affiliate, Student, and Retired Executive memberships are for individuals. Join as an Individual.

Advocate Membership demonstrates your support of MLU and the and Maryland’s Latino community and does not include membership in Maryland Nonprofits. Join as an Advocate.

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Membership Type
Annual Membership Fee
Advocate Membership: For individuals passionate about advancing policies that support Latino communities 
$35
Student/Retired Executive: Open to community leaders, students, and retired nonprofit executives 
$40
Affiliate (Individual Consultant or Proprietor): Open to individual consultants or proprietors
$200
Associate (Business/Agency with 2+ employees): Designed for businesses, government agencies, and chambers of commerce with two or more employees 
$500
Annual Nonprofit Membership dues are determined by your organization’s budget. Join MLU.
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Budget Range
Annual Dues Amount
$1 – $24,999
$110
$25,000 – $99,999
$165
$100,000 – $399,999
$440
$400,000 – $999,999
$770
$1 million – $3.9 million
$1,100
$4 million – $6.9 million
$1485
$7 million – $10.9 million
$1,980
$11 million – $15.9 million
$2,530
$16 million – $19.9 million
$3,300
$20 million – $24.9 million
$4,000
$25+ million
$5,000

MLU Membership Benefits

Advocate Membership Benefits

Advocate Membership is for individuals passionate about advancing policies that support Latino communities.

Our Advocate Membership fees contribute to MLU’s ability to raise funds to advance policy and advocacy on behalf of Latinos/as across the state of Maryland at the local, state, and national level.

Member Benefits

  • Cafecito Virtual: a Spanish-language interview series about the Latino community, with Spanish speaking leaders in the DMV area.
  • People’s Policy Series: For an hour, the Executive Director of MLU and moderator of the virtual space, Dr. Gabriela Lemus, speaks with one or more guests about a topic of relevance to the Latino community in Maryland and the United States.
  • Nuestro Newsletter: Get a vibrant range of Latino stories, community updates, and opportunities. Stay connected, informed, and inspired with the heartbeat of our dynamic organization.
  • Advocacy input: As a member, you can actively shape policies affecting the Latino community through direct advocacy input, ensuring your concerns have a powerful and influential voice.
  • Targeted research and data-gathering about Latine “emerging communities”: Stay informed with exclusive insights into Latine “emerging communities,” as our organization conducts precise research, delivering essential data on evolving landscapes.
  • Convening opportunities: Join dynamic gatherings with us, where diverse experiences converge. Seize opportunities to share, learn, and connect, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration.
  • A network of contacts: Gain instant access to a robust network of supportive contacts within the Latino community, creating avenues for professional growth, friendships, and collaborative ventures.
  • Reduced cost for capacity-building opportunities: members can access LSI nonprofit and community-building services in leadership development, training, and organizational strengthening.
Nonprofit Member Benefits

Nonprofit members include nonprofits, community, grassroots, and faith-based organizations, universities, and associations. 501(c) status is not a requirement to become a member.

Maryland Latinos Unidos is a program of Maryland Nonprofits. Maryland Latinos Unidos membership includes full membership in Maryland Nonprofits with all concurrent benefits.

Member Benefits

  • Attend Maryland Latinos Unidos monthly topical meetings.
  • Capacity building and technical assistance resources including an online Nonprofit Learning Library full of high-quality resources, samples, templates, and additional content about nonprofits.
  • Free, remote access to fundraising research databases Donor Search and Grant Watch.
  • Group purchasing discounts on a variety of different products and services ranging from technology to payroll processing and office supplies.
  • Discounted member pricing for training and events and access to members-only convenings.
  • Network with nonprofits, community leaders, government agencies, and local businesses from across the state during roundtables and convenings. Continue the conversation and make new connections in a private online member community.
  • Inclusion in an online member directory.
  • Exclusive access to staff content experts for answers to your most pressing nonprofit questions.
  • Free job board postings
  • Stay up to date on nonprofit news, events, and learning opportunities through Maryland Latinos Unidos updates and the Maryland Nonprofits weekly member newsletter.
  • Receive updates and action alerts about important policy matters that affect Latinos and immigrants in Maryland.
  • Promote your free events to a network of 1,800+ member organizations through the Maryland Nonprofits member newsletter, sent to 3,000+ subscribers, and in the Member online community.
  • Full access to all of Maryland Nonprofits’ extensive member benefits.
Associate Member Benefits

Associate members include business leaders, chambers of commerce, and economic development groups with two or more employees.

Maryland Latinos Unidos is a program of Maryland Nonprofits. Maryland Latinos Unidos membership includes full membership in Maryland Nonprofits with all concurrent benefits.

Member Benefits

  • Attend Maryland Latinos Unidos monthly topical meetings.
  • Share your expertise and be recognized as a credible, trusted source via guest blogging.
  • Get business referrals from an online Nonprofit Service Providers Directory.
  • Inclusion in an online member directory.
  • Stay up-to-date on nonprofit news, events, and learning opportunities through Maryland Latinos Unidos updates and the Maryland Nonprofits weekly member newsletter.
  • Receive updates and action alerts about important policy matters that affect Latinos and immigrants in Maryland.
  • Promote your free events to a network of 1,800+ member organizations through the Maryland Nonprofits member newsletter, sent to 3,000+ subscribers, and in the Member online community.
  • Capacity building and technical assistance resources including an online Nonprofit Learning Library full of high-quality resources, samples, templates, and additional content about nonprofits.
  • Free, remote access to fundraising research databases Donor Search and Grant Watch.
  • Group purchasing discounts on a variety of different products and services ranging from technology to payroll processing and office supplies.
  • Discounted member pricing for training and events and access to members-only convenings.
  • Network with nonprofits, community leaders, government agencies, and local businesses from across the state during roundtables and convenings. Continue the conversation and make new connections in a private online member community.
  • Exclusive access to staff content experts for answers to your most pressing nonprofit questions.
  • Free job board postings
  • Full access to all of Maryland Nonprofits’ extensive member benefits.
Affiliate & Student/Retired Executive Member Benefits

Affiliate & Student/Retired Executive members are individuals and include community leaders, allies, consultants, students, retired executives, and elected/appointed officials.

Maryland Latinos Unidos is a program of Maryland Nonprofits. Maryland Latinos Unidos membership includes full membership in Maryland Nonprofits with all concurrent benefits.

Member Benefits

  • Attend Maryland Latinos Unidos monthly topical meetings.
  • Capacity building and technical assistance resources including an online Nonprofit Learning Library full of high-quality resources, samples, templates, and additional content about nonprofits.
  • Free, remote access to fundraising research databases Donor Search and Grant Watch.
  • Group purchasing discounts on a variety of different products and services ranging from technology to payroll processing and office supplies.
  • Discounted member pricing for training and events and access to members-only convenings.
  • Inclusion in an online member directory.
  • Network with nonprofits, community leaders, government agencies, and local businesses from across the state during roundtables and convenings. Continue the conversation and make new connections in a private online member community.
  • Exclusive access to staff content experts for answers to your most pressing nonprofit questions.
  • Free job board postings
  • Stay up to date on nonprofit news, events, and learning opportunities through Maryland Latinos Unidos updates and the Maryland Nonprofits weekly member newsletter.
  • Receive updates and action alerts about important policy matters that affect Latinos and immigrants in Maryland.
  • Promote your free events to a network of 1,800+ member organizations through the Maryland Nonprofits member newsletter, sent to 3,000+ subscribers, and in the Member online community.
  • Full access to all of Maryland Nonprofits’ extensive member benefits.

Thank You to our Sponsors

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