STRENGTHENING THE CIRCLE

Native Nonprofit Resources



 

First Nations Development Institute 

First Nations Development Institute improves economic conditions for Native Americans through direct financial grants, technical assistance & training, and advocacy and policy. www.firstnations.org


Native Americans in Philanthropy

Native Americans in Philanthropy seeks to engage Native and non-Native peoples in understanding and advancing the role of philanthropy through practices that support Native traditional values for current and future generations. www.nativephilanthropy.org


Native Ways Federation

Native Ways Federation unites Native organizations to raise awareness and support for the communities they serve and ensuring that nonprofits working on behalf of Native communities observe the highest levels of ethical standards and fiscal responsibility. www.nativeways.org


NDN Collective

NDN Collective is an Indigenous-led organization dedicated to building Indigenous power. Through organizing, activism, philanthropy, grant making, capacity-building and narrative change, they are creating sustainable solutions on Indigenous terms. www.ndncollective.org


Oweesta

Oweesta helps build strong Native institutions and programs through professional services designed to build local capacity and provide powerful tools for Native community development. Their primary services focus on training and capitalization. www.oweesta.org


Potlatch Fund

Potlatch is a grant-making nonprofit serving Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Western Montana. Their mission is to inspire the Native tradition of giving in Northwest Indian Country to promote the overall health of Native people and their communities. www.potlatchfund.org


Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples, Inc. 

Seventh Generation Fund is an Indigenous non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining the uniqueness of Native peoples and the sovereignty of our distinct Nations. They offer an integrated program of advocacy, small grants, training and technical assistance, media experience and fiscal management, lending their support and extensive expertise to Indigenous grassroots communities. www.7genfund.org

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