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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! 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.

At the second plenary of our 2024 Annual Conference, two of our Native Youth Grantmakers joined philanthropic leaders for a collaborative dialogue that explored the benefits, challenges, and insights critical to creating intergenerational approaches in philanthropy. As McKaylin Peters (Menominee Nation) astutely shares, bringing Native youth into the sector not only encourages future philanthropic leaders, but also allows Native youth to bring their culture and identity to the table: “Once we have culture, we have our identity. And when we have our identity, we’re able to be creative, we’re able to learn better, we’re able to foster these ideas and connections not only in Indian Country, but all over U.S. philanthropy and government.” —McKaylin Peters (Menominee Nation), Native Youth Grantmakers, Native Americans in Philanthropy #SeventhGeneration #NativeYouth #Philanthropy #TribalNations #NAPCON #NAPCON2024 #NativePhilanthropy #Nonprofit #NativeNonprofit #NativeLed #WeAreIndigenous #Native #NativeAmerican #Indigenous

"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"

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

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

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

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

“Equity is about who is making the decisions and who has access to the resources.” —Eleanor Savage, President and CEO, Jerome Foundation At the moment, philanthropy is nowhere near equitable—despite making up 2.9% of the U.S. population, only 0.4% of philanthropic dollars explicitly benefit Native Americans. But the tide is beginning to turn. At the “Integrating Native Wisdom and Values in Philanthropy” breakout session at our 2024 Annual Conference, the Jerome Foundation and the Northwest Area Foundation illuminated how their organizations have worked in partnership with and have been guided by Native leaders to develop funding relationships and organizational practices rooted in Native values of respect, listening, humility, generosity, and reciprocity. Through this critical work, they have successfully shifted their internal practices to embrace generative—not extractive—approaches to resource management, be transparent and accountable, adopt a values-based lens, and recognize the wealth of cultural wisdom and expertise of Native people and communities. The movement to Indigenize philanthropy is here—and we’re only just getting started. #NAPCON #NAPCON2024 #Philanthropy #NativePhilanthropy #Nonprofit #NativeNonprofit #NativeLed #WeAreIndigenous #Native #NativeAmerican #Indigenous

🌍 𝐀 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 🌍 Today, I want to share a story that truly embodies the sacrifices made by our heroes—a story that deserves to be heard and acted upon. Meet a courageous veteran who once stood on the front lines to protect our freedom, bravely serving in the 1965 and 1971 India-Pakistan wars. Despite his heroic sacrifices for our safety, he now finds himself standing alone, appealing for help in a world that seems to have forgotten him. His struggle is a painful reminder that even the bravest among us can face hardship and isolation. As we reflect on his story, I can’t help but ask: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞? 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬? 💡 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:How can we better support our heroes and those in need? What innovative solutions can we implement to ensure that no one who has sacrificed for us is left behind? Your thoughts could inspire the action we desperately need. Let’s come together to make a difference, honor their sacrifices, and create a society that embodies empathy and support thrive. #SocialImpact #CommunitySupport #ChangeMakers #Humanitarian #SocialGood #MakeADifference #CollectiveAction #Compassion #Philanthropy #Nonprofit #Inspiration #TogetherWeCan #InnovationForGood #Hope #Charity #socialawareness #SocialChange #GlobalImpact #CommunityEngagement #EmpathyMatters #Community #Advocacy