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Because only 0.4% of philanthropic dollars go toward Native Americans, Indigenous grantees face an enormous amount of pressure to have their project be a runaway success. Any misstep or unachieved goal becomes proof that Native Americans are not worth investing in, perpetuating the cycle of severely limited and restricted funding for all Indigenous people. The constant threat of having funding pulled prevents our people from having the vision, creativity, and ingenuity necessary to lead a thriving community. At the opening plenary of our 2024 Annual Conference, Kitcki Carroll (Cheyenne and Arapaho) of the United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) explains how eliminating these artificial barriers is key to achieving total Tribal sovereignty. A repost from Native Americans in Philanthropy Note: Although this statement addresses total tribal sovereignty, it also applies to the funding challenges faced by Native-led nonprofits; since we share the same statistics for philanthropic funding. We are limited in all aspects because we compete for grant dollars that fund non-Native organizations while also being underserved and subjected to greater scrutiny due to being Indigenous-led and Indigenous-serving. - NOND https://lnkd.in/gVYdEM32 #TribalSovereignty #IndigenousSovereignty #Philanthropy #TribalNations #NAPCON #NAPCON2024 #NativePhilanthropy #Nonprofit #NativeNonprofit #NativeLed #WeAreIndigenous #Native #NativeAmerican #Indigenous

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! ?? Today, as we celebrate Native Peoples and honor our histories, cultures, and identities, we want to take a moment to spotlight our “Language and Learning Resource for Non-Indigenous People”. This resource is an initial reference for funders and other philanthropy professionals exploring the intersection of Indigenous Peoples and philanthropy. At Native Americans in Philanthropy, we are actively working to Indigenize the philanthropic process; developing shared understandings through education and communication is part of that effort. We created this resource for those who wish to begin or expand their understanding of Indigenous communities and how they intersect with the philanthropy sector. This resource is not a one-size-fits-all guide to working with Indigenous Peoples, Tribal Nations, or Indigenous-led organizations. Please treat it as an entry point, not a checkbox. Enjoy and share our new resource guide ?? https://lnkd.in/eG2SPSqs #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousPeople #WeAreIndigenous #Native #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #Philanthropy #NativePhilanthropy #Nonprofit #NativeNonprofit #IndianCountry #TribalNations

"Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! ?? As we celebrate Native Peoples and honor the histories, cultures, and identities, I'm excited to share the 'Language and Learning Resource for Non-Indigenous People' by Native Americans In Philanthropy. This guide serves as a starting point for funders and philanthropy professionals who want to better understand the connection between Indigenous communities and philanthropy. Native Americans in Philanthropy is committed to Indigenizing the philanthropic process by fostering shared knowledge through education and dialogue. Explore and share the new resource guide ?? https://lnkd.in/eG2SPSqs"

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! For my fellow philanthropy professionals, I invite you to be a leader in the movement to move beyond the Land Acknowledgment and adopt a mindset of purposeful and meaningful dialogue with those you solicit - and those you serve - that honors the history of this land. It's more than "acknowledging." It's about building relationships, developing trust, and inviting into your space a perspective different from your own and, more importantly, expecting others to do the same. "The idea of indigenizing philanthropy is different from mainstream philanthropy because it is relational, reciprocal, and non-hierarchical... When we view giving as a mere transaction, there is no investment being made in the communities we are trying to help. Indigenizing philanthropy means building meaningful and long-lasting relationships to better serve all of our communities." - NAiP Resource Guide If your organization's funds will affect your Indigenous neighbors, even indirectly (which is most of the time), it's important to start from a place of understanding. That starts with education. I am sharing a Native Americans in Philanthropy resource that is a strong stepping-off point to learn more, and I encourage you to download it. If your organization actively seeks to foster allyship with your Native communities, but your funders are not, you have an opportunity to guide them. Philanthropic work is important work. Let's not lose sight of the impact on First Nations and Tribes here in our Pacific Northwest region.

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! ?? Today, as we celebrate Native Peoples and honor their histories, cultures, and identities, we want to take a moment to spotlight our?partner Native Americans in Philanthropy's latest resource, “Language and Learning Resource for Non-Indigenous People”. This resource is an initial reference for funders and other philanthropy professionals exploring the intersection of Indigenous Peoples and philanthropy. At Native Americans in Philanthropy, they are actively working to Indigenize the philanthropic process; developing shared understandings through education and communication is part of that effort. This resource was created for those who wish to begin or expand their understanding of Indigenous communities and how they intersect with the philanthropy sector. This resource is not a one-size-fits-all guide to working with Indigenous Peoples, Tribal Nations, or Indigenous-led organizations. Please treat it as an entry point, not a checkbox. Enjoy and share this essential new resource guide ?? https://lnkd.in/eG2SPSqs #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousPeople #WeAreIndigenous #Native #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #Philanthropy #NativePhilanthropy #Nonprofit #NativeNonprofit #IndianCountry #TribalNations

An overarching question asked and answered at our 2024 Annual Conference was “How do we Indigenize Philanthropy?”. At today’s closing plenary session, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan remarked about how necessary it is that we as Native people are present and at the table in every space where decisions impacting our lives are being made. As for our non-Native allies in the philanthropic field: “I just want to encourage you to do as much as you can so that YOU do most of the work. That you come to communities with the spirit of reciprocity, and not just of asking for education, but to do the work on the front end. And to think about–for those of you in philanthropy who represent foundations who have profited off of the removal of Indigenous people from land–that you think really hard about what does that actually mean for the work that you do every day and for the people that you serve. And that your organizations should look like the communities that you seek to invest in–with your board, with your employees, with the folks that you fund.” –Lieutenant Governor of Mni Sota Makoce (Minnesota) Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Band of Ojibwe) There’s a lot of work to be done. But together–through trusting partnerships and reciprocal relationships–we can Indigenize philanthropy. #NAPCON #NAPCON2024 #Philanthropy #NativePhilanthropy #Nonprofit #NativeNonprofit #NativeLed #WeAreIndigenous #Native #NativeAmerican #Indigenous

One important step is to include Native representation on governance boards!

Self-determination is more than our history—it’s the force that has sustained us through generations and the promise that guides our path forward. At our 2024 NAPCON Conference Plenaries, we gathered to reflect on how self-determination shapes every aspect of Indigenous life: ?? It’s reclaiming sovereignty—not just through governance, but through the stories we tell and the futures we envision. ?? It’s asserting our rights to educate our children in our ways, grounded in our values and traditions. ?? It’s creating systems that serve our people, not systems imposed upon us. ?? And it’s determining how philanthropy can support Native-led solutions without undermining the power of our communities. Watch the full plenaries and other sessions on our YouTube by visiting https://bit.ly/3VJJd6U #NAPCON2024 #SelfDetermination #Philanthropy #NativePhilanthropy #Nonprofit #NativeNonprofit #NativeLed #WeAreIndigenous #Native #NativeAmerican #Indigenous

What does “Indigenizing philanthropy” mean? Modern philanthropy operates with a settler lens, meaning that support is only granted if there’s enough “need.” What counts as a “need” and how that need is met fall into strict, hierarchical criteria, which results in marginalized people—particularly Indigenous Peoples—being ignored and/or poorly supported. Indigenous Peoples are active philanthropists. To Indigenize philanthropy is to incorporate and practice our Native values by treating acts of giving as relational, reciprocal, intergenerational, generous, and respectful. It is paramount that we Indigenize the philanthropic sector, but we cannot do it alone. By building solidarity beyond our Native circles, we are able to enact effective and equitable philanthropy for ALL. Support our mission to Indigenize philanthropy ?? https://lnkd.in/eh-FmVe9 #NativePhilanthropy #IndigenizingPhilanthropy #Philanthropy #NativeLed #Nonprofit #NativeNonprofit #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #WeAreIndigenous

Wayfarer Foundation is a Bahá’í-inspired philanthropic organization whose mission is to partner with spiritually rooted and justice-oriented nonprofits to co-create peace and unity in the world. The Foundation conducts its work within the broader political context of our home country, the United States of America. We recognize that the current election season has engendered stress and uncertainty for many citizens. At the same time, the Foundation is, and always will be, nonpartisan and focused on investing in the excellent work of our grantee partners in addressing the deeply challenging issues we collectively face: racism, violence, income, gender inequality, and other forms of rooted oppression that prevent us from recognizing the oneness of humanity. We strongly believe that the real problems of our world can ultimately be solved through united action. In this way, we are following the teachings of The Bahá’í Faith, which stress the necessity of being anxiously concerned with the needs of the age in which we live – and the importance of centering our efforts and deliberations on the requirements of our time. We honor and respect all who participate in the democratic process based on their desire for justice and social betterment. We also wholeheartedly encourage all our friends and colleagues to vote according to their conscience. But regardless of any specific election outcomes, our purpose will be to continue standing alongside our partners in the pursuit of unity among all people. #wayfarerfoundation #WF #foundation #nonprofit #bahaifaith #bahai #justice #spirituality #philanthropy #community #vote