Monday April 10th

8:30 am
Registration and Breakfast

9:00 am
Opening Prayer & Welcome

David Cournoyer, Board Chair, Native Americans in Philanthropy

9:15-10:30 am
Keynote Address

"Raising Money In and For Indian Country: What is Needed?"
Featuring:
Valorie J. Johnson (Seneca-Cayuga of Oklahoma/Eastern Band of Cherokees), Program Director, Youth and Education, W.K. Kellogg Foundation and,
Joe McDonald (Salish-Kootenai) President and founder, Salish-Kootenai College.

10:30-12:30
Workshop Sessions I:

Building and Supporting an Effective Board of Directors
An effective board of directors can greatly enhance and strengthen the ability of a non-profit organization to meet its mission. This interactive workshop will explore:

• The purpose and roles of a non-profit board of directors; (with an emphasis on fundraising and Executive Director evaluation)
• 501(c)(3) status vs. section 7871 tax status
• Board and staff roles
• Strategies to create and maintain effective board/staff relationships
• Board recruitment and orientation

Presenter:
Gary Kelsey, Kelsey & Associates
Gabrielle Strong, Grotto Foundation, facilitator

Fundraising From Individuals and Their Families
Many of our organizations depend on the generosity of people. Therefore, it's important that we become experienced, ethical fundraisers as almost 80-90% of our national philanthropy comes from individuals and their families. What mechanisms and strategies can we use to help bridge class differences? How do we have authentic relationships with donors vastly different from us? How do we cross cultural lines respectfully when "asking" for money? Our presenters will speak their truth from direct experience and as professionals in their field.
co-presenters:
Pilar Gonzales, Flying Eagle Woman Community-Based Philanthropy Award Recipient
Tracy Gary

Community Values in Philanthropy
The act of giving is not new to Native communities. It is something that is deeply rooted in all our traditions and has always been a part of our practice. Today, philanthropy is seen as the place where such giving occurs. How do we use our traditional practices and values to inform our work in foundations and other philanthropic organizations? How do we nurture the next generations of leadership to continue to honor strengths and beauty of our culture as they become leaders in the philanthropic world? This session focuses on Native values, philanthropy and the challenges to acting responsibly.
co-presenters:
Lucille Echohawk, Casey Family Programs
Nicole Stroobants, Former Intern, Forest County Potawatomi Foundation

12:30 - 1:30 pm
Lunch Buffet Style

1:30 - 3:15 pm
Workshop Session II:

The Legacy of Native Philanthropy
"Honorary Alumni" Native American Fundraising Principles & Techniques Curriculum In the late 90's a project Native American Fundraising Training: Principles and Techniques was developed. This culturally sensitive fundraising curriculum was formed primarily by Native people who have become leaders in their respective fields in particular within philanthropy and education. This session is time for the Honored Alumni of the Native American Fundraising Curriculum to share with us. Join in hearing their stories and how we can carry on the legacy of commitment to Native philanthropy and Native communities.
co-presenters:
Barbara Poley, The Hopi Foundation
Ronald Wells, The Wells Group

Earned Income
There are many ways to develop sustained funding for Native organizations. In addition to foundation grants, a largely untapped resource is using an earned income approach. There are many examples of highly successful earned income strategies in Native organizations.

This session offers two examples of using earned income in education and the arts. The session will include information on how to assess and develop organizational capacity to develop an earned income strategy, the challenges, and the benefits of using this mechanism. The presenters will offer their insights based on their direct experience as professionals in the field.
co-presenters:
Rick Williams, American Indian College Fund
Lori Pourier, First Peoples Fund

Contemporary Issues and Native Giving
The constantly shifting national political agenda continues to have significant impacts on Native resources. The recent indictments brought against lobbyist Abramoff, distorted public and political perceptions of Native wealth, and the impact of gaming in Indian Country are the backdrop to Native philanthropy and community services. What are the key political hot spots of today, and how can Native organizations play a more proactive role in addressing these? This session will provide an overview of the political landscape with regard to philanthropic resources in the Native community. It will also provide an update on the impact of the latest legislative efforts to return or redirect lobbying funds to Native organizations.
co-presenters:
Jo-Anne Stately, Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Mellor Willie, National Congress of American Indians

3:30 - 5:15 pm
Workshop Session III:

Communication Strategies for Marketing Native Programs
It's all about communicating! Effective communication is a key building block for building the resource capacity of Native organizations. Effective communication strategies require skills in how to advocate for your organization, market your program to donors and foundations, and build strong partnerships. In this interactive session, we will address the fundamentals of storytelling and key messages for promoting Native programs. You will leave with tips on how to identify your most effective message, and a better understanding about how to connect with potential resources. Communicating is not just about public relations. It's an integral strategy in achieving your organization's goals.
co-presenters:
David Cournoyer, Lumina Foundation for Education
Paul David, Ridgeview Foundation

Investments and Asset Management
Managing and building asset performance is a critical need for the future sustainability of Native programs. This session will provide and overview of key elements of investment and asset management. What are the key considerations in selecting an investment manager? How do you evaluate investment performance? What is acceptable risk? These and other fundamental issues will be addressed in this session. The workshop is designed to provide a basic understanding of investment management.
presenter:
Cris Stainbrook, Indian Land Tenure Foundation

Legal Issues in Structuring Tribal Foundations and Charitable Programs
A how-to session led by two legal experts--a Native American Rights Fund attorney and a nonprofit tax attorney who have worked with tribes on organizational development and entity selection for over 15 years. The session will address the advantages and disadvantages of various charitable foundation options, including:

• tribal law vs. state law incorporation
• 501(c)(3) status vs. section 7871 tax status
• private foundation vs. public charity
• independent vs. integral part of the tribe

The session will also present inter-tribal foundation and "community foundation" models.
co-presenters:
Kathleen M. Nilles, Gardner Carton & Douglas, LLP
Donald M. Ragona, Native American Rights Fund

6:30 pm
Buffet Dinner

7:30 pm
Entertainment Featuring Charlie Hill and Audience Engagement

Charlie Hill (Oneida) is a renowned stand-up comedian who has appeared on Letterman and Leno. Charlie was a staff writer for the Roseanne show and was featured on Moesha. Charlie is the inspiration and talented leader of Club Red (comedy show on public radio).

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