Sweet Grass Consulting

Sweet Grass participated in the launch of Native CDFI Network, Inc.'s Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) Program in Omaha. The event brought 63 community lenders from across the country together to learn more about the program, discuss different lending strategies, and highlight the vital role of Native CDFIs in promoting clean energy development within tribal communities. NCN was one of five recipients of the US EPA's Clean Communities Investment Accelerator Awards, receiving a historic $400 million aimed at supporting Native communities in the clean energy sector. We look forward to opportunities that contribute meaningfully to this work and are thrilled at the possibility of participating and learning alongside Native leaders in this space. #NativeCDFI #CleanEnergy #EnvironmentalJustice

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT | Now on our blog, we talk with Angie Main, executive director of NACDC Financial Services, about her steadfast work addressing critical needs in Native financing on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. https://lnkd.in/g3nx3FJg #NativeCDFI #EconomicJustice #IndigenousData #FinancialLiteracy

We're so happy to introduce Jodi Drosner as our new senior designer! She brings years of experience in graphic and data design, and has a passion for storytelling in all forms. Jodi is an avid dog-lover, and in her free time you can find her hiking with her 9-year-old rescue mutt Riley, reading, or watching a fantastic movie. Welcome to the team, Jodi! #WelcomeToTheTeam #NewEmployee

Sweet Grass collaborated with Intertribal Agriculture Council and California Department of Food and Agriculture's Farm Equity Office to conduct listening sessions with Native tribes to identify barriers and challenges in accessing CDFA's grant programs, resources, and services. Key recommendations include developing tribal-specific grant application tracks within CDFA grant programs, providing one-on-one technical support with applications and project implementation, and expanding grant program focus and terminology to include native foods, native plants, and native food sovereignty. Read the blog and access the full report.

Will you be attending the #OFN40 conference? Join Andrea Mader and Mary Sienko on Oct. 24 for an interactive workshop: Revitalizing the Native CDFI Impact Tracking Matrix. What you'll do: Collaborate: Work with peers to refine the Impact Matrix, ensuring it meets modern needs and reflects community priorities. Learn: Discover how CDFIs have effectively used impact matrices to drive results in reports and assessments. Grow: Enhance your toolkit for data collection and impact storytelling, transforming how your organization communicates its value. Connect: Network with other Native CDFIs and allies, exchanging ideas on best practices for impact measurement. View the agenda. https://lnkd.in/gG8HmbfU #OFNConference2024 #NativeCDFI #ImpactTracking #CommunityImpact #FinancialEmpowerment #CDFIWorkshop #EconomicJustice

Sweet Grass is hiring an Implementation Manager! We're looking for a Salesforce Administrator to work with nonprofits. If you're all about helping clients and building strong relationships, this is the perfect chance to make a real difference while supporting causes that matter. https://lnkd.in/gKSKMRim #hiring #JoinOurTeam #Salesforce #TechForGood

Hello All! We hope to see you all there---Native CDFIs and others who work tirelessly bringing much needed resources and spend much needed time to uplift their relatives! Bring your ideas on what data-driven story telling will look like for the next generation of systems thinkers.

Join Sweet Grass at the National Tribal Housing Ecosystem Summit hosted by Enterprise Community Partners to discover valuable resources from the Center for Indian Country Development and learn how to leverage them effectively. Michael Brydge will highlight the critical role of on-the-ground practitioners in gathering local data, revealing the powerful impact of shared collective stories on informed business decisions that drive tribal economic growth. Learn more and get tickets. https://lnkd.in/gzZuwbUv #IndigenousData #DataStories #EconomicJustice #TribalHousing

Join us on Oct. 24 at the #OFN40 conference for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to breathe new life into the Native CDFI impact tracking matrix. Facilitated by Andrea Mader and Mary Sienko, attendees will help shape data collection, analysis, and reporting across the Native CDFI industry. Learn more and register today. https://lnkd.in/gG8HmbfU #NativeCDFI #CommunityImpact #FinancialEmpowerment #CDFI #EconomicJustice

Sweet Grass is hiring an Associate Implementation Director! Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in delivering cutting-edge Salesforce solutions to our clients. Use your technical expertise and passion for community development to help drive positive change. https://lnkd.in/gwcQ5sg2