June 2010 E-Newsletter
Chi Miigwech!
NAP would like to THANK YOU, our members, for your generosity of commitment, membership, and your achievements in your work with Native communities. With the support of memberships and grants, NAP was able to:
o Complete the second cohort of Circle of Leaders focused on engaging and leading philanthropy
o Initiate the first cohort of Art of Giving fundraising leaders
o Provide 20 scholarships for Native non-profits nationwide to attend the 5th Annual Native Philanthropy Institute in Denver
o Organized a collaborative, unique and deeply cross-cultural experience for 35 funders and non-profits with a site tour co-hosted with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy to visit Camp Amache Japanese Internment site and Sand Creek Massacre Site in Denver, Colorado.
o Document and begin preparations for a full report including media coverage on the 5th Annual Native Philanthropy Institute and the NAP/AAPIP Site Tour available next month.
And that is just a short list of the engagement and impact that your membership provides. But as we all know, there is much work yet to be done. As an expression of our Native values and perpetuating philanthropy in a continuous cycle of community success we look forward to hearing your stories and sharing a meal as we embark of our 20th Anniversary Journey. We look forward to working with you in your region, to keep positive momentum, leadership and change happening.
NAP would like to recognize and welcome our newest members. These are members who have joined since March. We ask that elder members reach out to our new members to welcome them into the circle.
Organization
Bering Straits Foundation
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Blandin Foundation
First Peoples Fund
Northwest Area Foundation
Native American Public Telecommunications
Rasmuson Foundation
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
The Colorado Trust
United Tribes Technical College
Individuals
Kathie Avery-Furguson (Corporation for National and Community Service)
Heather Bernikoff (California Consumer Protection Foundation)
Anthony Ciocco (Myskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative)
Jaime Gaskin (Institute of American Indian Arts)
Sylvia Hebert (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas)
Maureen Lesky (Bureau of Indian Education)
John McCoy (Tulalip Tribes)
Tad Olyer (Nation Federation of Community Broadcasters – Native Public Media)
Charles Pourier (LOWO-Lakota Oyate Wakanyeja Owicakiyapi)
Sheila Rice (Neighbor Works Montana)
Don Ragona (Native American Rights Fund)
Charles Sams (Trust for Public Land)
Ben Sherman (First Peoples Fund)
Marilyn Sheldon (Tulalip Tribes)
Stephen, Skorupski (Hopi Credit Association)
Not a member? Or need to renew your membership?
It’s easy! Go online right now to and pay later: http://nativephilanthropy.org/membership/join_now
How do you say thank you?
NAP is creating new thank you cards and we need your help. Tell us how to say Thank You in your Native language. Email the words thank you and the name of your tribe and language to: Elaine at yestephens@nativephilanthropy.org.
NAP News
After nearly 7 years of service with Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) and 13 previous years in the philanthropic field, Joy is stepping away from the field and stepping down as Executive Director of NAP, effective November 14, 2010. Joy has accepted an exciting opportunity as a Bush Foundation Leadership Fellow. The Bush Foundation fellowships support full-time academic and/or self-designed study that is focused on engaging communities to solve problems through acts of courageous leadership. During Joy’s 18-month fellowship she will focus on exploring and engaging with indigenous leadership where organizational development, community activism and cultural wisdom combine. Joy will be formulating, with community input, culturally attuned tools to achieve effective, powerful and sustainable communities and their leadership.
Joy wishes to express sincere thanks to the members and allies of Native Americans in Philanthropy. Serving in this role has been an important stepping stone on her journey of learning, sharing and advocating for equity and justice in Native communities and serve as an ally to other under resourced communities. Through her fellowship she will reconnect in new ways with friends and colleagues who support positive change and sustained leadership in our communities and through philanthropy.
Interested in the NAP ED position?
For requirements and information, visit: www.nativephilanthropy.org. Email questions: ed_selection@nativephilanthropy.org.
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 15, 2010. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
Philanthropy News
Council Welcomes Tribal Philanthropy Programs as
Full Voting Members
NAP is proud to announce the Council on Foundations has initiated a greater level of partnership with tribal philanthropic organizations by welcoming them as full voting members of the Council. This move was approved recently by unanimous decision of the Council’s board. Prior to this policy change, most tribal programs were eligible only for associate membership.
Tribal philanthropy operates across our continent, creating opportunity for some of the least served and most resilient people. And this philanthropy doesn’t just benefit tribal people. From improving health outcomes to increasing educational attainment, tribal philanthropy invests in the broad communities in which tribes reside. This can only enhance the work we all do on behalf of the public good.
Community Foundations Annual Conference
To encourage the affinity groups and their members to participate in the Community Foundations Annual Conference, NAP is happy to announce that the Council on Foundations (CoF) is once again offering our members a discount to attend the Community Foundations Annual Conference. NAP members will be able to register at the CoF member rate, even if they are not Council members.
Log on to the Conference Registration page: http://www.aievolution.com/cof1002/index.cfm?do=cus.landingPage&cb=1000. Please note that the discount code must be entered in the conference registration form in order to receive the member rate discount. USE DISCOUNT CODE: 5832
Ways to support NAP
There are a number of ways you can support NAP. There is something for every level of commitment. Here are just a few:
Membership - You can become a member of NAP with a level of your choosing. Individual gifts from members provide a large source of funding for general operating expenses such as our office space, phones, and other daily activities that are not always supported through grants. Check out the benefits of membership here: http://nativephilanthropy.org/membership/member_benefits_structure
In-kind services/donations – Promote your business or products to Native communities. Donate your products or services to NAP for distribution at NAP events, programs attendees, and other opportunities.
Corporate and Foundation underwriting – NAP has a range of regional and national work that is sustained though programmatic-supported grants. If you are a funder and you are interested in partnering with NAP or would like to know more about the work NAP is doing, contact Elaine at yestephens@nativephilanthropy.org.
Major Giving – Individuals may offer unrestricted, philanthropic support in larger amounts (typically $1000+). Major gifts are the sustaining funds that often support the ongoing, strategic efforts of NAP’s work across the country.
Endowment – Join in establishing permanent and sustainable funding by contributing to NAP’s endowment.
Planned Giving - You can leave a powerful legacy — to ensure the future financial stability of Native philanthropy in your community.
Volunteer activities – You can volunteer your time to NAP. Volunteer opportunities range from helping with mailings to leading panel discussions at events and organizing special events.
How will you support NAP? Email us today at info@nativephilanthropy.org.
