In This Newsletter:
NAP News

• 2011 Native Philanthropy Institute Recap Summary
• Foundation Funding for Native American Issues and Peoples Report
• Profiles in Native Leadership: Dana Arviso, Potlatch Fund

Member News
Philanthropy News
Resources
Ways to Support NAP



NAP NEWS

2011 Native Philanthropy Institute Recap
“Weaving Leadership, Indigenous People and Resources”

Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) successfully concluded its 6th Annual Native Philanthropy Institute (NPI) on April 4-5, 2011 at the remarkable Tulalip Resort & Casino located in Tulalip, WA.  The NPI engaged more than 145 national participants from Native communities, Tribal giving programs, Native and non-Native nonprofits, foundations and philanthropic associations for dialogue, interaction, and co-learning centered on the conference theme of Weaving Leadership, Indigenous People and Resources.  Additionally, on April 6th a group of 23 participants connected more closely with local nonprofits as part of the Seattle Urban Indian Site Tour.

To read the full recap, click here.

Report: Foundation Funding for Native American Issues and Peoples
Over the past decade, U.S. foundation support exclusively benefiting Native Americans declined from 0.5 percent to 0.3 percent of total foundation giving.  According to Foundation Funding for Native American Issues and Peoples, released last month by Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) and the Foundation Center, total grant dollars targeting Native Americans dropped 30.8 percent in the latest year, compared to a 12.4 percent overall downturn in foundation giving.  Although the number of foundation grants benefiting Native Americans remained far more consistent during much of this period, the number of grants still declined more than 10 percent from 2008 to 2009.

Key findings of the report include:
•    Since 2000, the share of overall foundation giving targeting Native Americans has declined.
•    The top 10 funders for Native Americans in 2009 accounted for close to three-fifths of grant dollars.
•    Education received the largest share of foundation giving for Native Americans in 2009.
•    Most foundation funding for Native Americans in 2009 supported organizations not affiliated with tribal governments.
•    Recipients located in three of the country’s seven major regions (the Northeast, Midwest, and Southwest) captured more than two-thirds of grant dollars benefiting Native Americans in 2009.

There are some important caveats to note on the methodology and findings of this report.  Although a more sophisticated coding and analysis was used than the 2004 report, this report still only looks at grants by the top 15% (sample of 1,384) of mainstream grantmakers and grants over $10,000.  Second, it is equally important to note that of the top ten recipients only six are Native-led—those same six recipients and two additional organizations account for the top 25 recipients.  Finally, of the top 25 recipients of giving benefiting Native Americans, colleges and universities represent the largest sector of giving.  However, it should be noted that these grant dollars (as well as others on the list) are typically shared across a number of affinity groups as designated by the recipient and are not specifically for Native Americans.

Foundation Funding for Native American Issues and Peoples documents trends in giving based on actual grants awarded by over 1,000 of the largest U.S. foundations.  The report also features essays by leaders in the field of Native American philanthropy, research, and education—Louis T. Delgado and Dr. Sarah Hicks—which provide context for understanding funding trends and recommendations for grantmaker engagement.

"We encourage the use of this report to expand knowledge and understanding across mainstream philanthropy to improve and deepen partnerships in the philanthropic sector," says Carly Hare, Executive Director of NAP.  "Native Americans in Philanthropy will use this report to educate the philanthropic sector about these imbalances and encourage investments into Native communities and programs.  By engaging our members, allies, and the philanthropic sector, we will build toward our vision of healthy, sustainable Native communities enhanced by the spirit of generosity."

Foundation Funding for Native American Peoples and Issues (PDF) can be downloaded at no charge from Native Americans in Philanthropy web site, as well as from the Foundation Center web site.

PROFILES ON NATIVE LEADERSHIP

Dana Arviso, Potlatch Fund & NAP’s Newest Board Member

As Native Americans in Philanthropy’s (NAP) newest Board Member and newly appointed Executive Director of Potlatch Fund, Dana Arviso brings her experience from Potlatch Fund as well as her fresh perspective and Native lens to the organization.  Potlatch Fund’s strong relationship with NAP made Dana a great candidate to be a part of NAP’s board of directors.  Her recent appointment creates opportunity for expansive growth and collaboration.

Dana Arviso (Diné) was born in Gallup, New Mexico.  Although she lived for a while in New Mexico, she moved with her family to California and Alaska, eventually settling in California where she attended high school and college.  No matter where her family lived, Dana was always connected to both rural and urban Native American communities.  Both of her parents have been active within Native American communities and issues.  Her mother, Valerie Taliman, is a journalist and President of Three Sisters Media and her father Paul Chavez served as Chair for his tribe and as leader for Owens Valley Career Development Center for 11 years.  Their work instilled an awareness of humanity and advocacy within Dana from an early age.  “I understood the importance of giving back to your community,” she said.

In college, Dana focused on Early Childhood Education at the California State University, Sacramento.  “I’ve always been really committed to wanting Native American communities to have better access to education,” she explained.  In 2004, she moved to Seattle, Washington in order to pursue her Masters in Education at the University of Washington and soon after found her home in philanthropy.

Her interest in philanthropy was first sparked by the work of the Potlatch Fund while she was still a graduate student.  The Potlatch Fund was formed in 2002 by Tribal organizations and funders in order to address the disproportion of philanthropic dollars in the US that go towards Native Americans compared to their high rates of poverty, unemployment, and disease.  Potlatch Fund works on developing and empowering Native leadership and making the best use of tribal resources.  At the time, Dana was a volunteer for Longhouse Media, a non-profit organization based out of Seattle that teaches film and media skills to Native Americans communities.  Dana attended Potlatch Fund’s annual gala as a Longhouse Media guest.  Potlatch Fund had been generally supportive of Longhouse Media and is now a fiscal sponsor.  At the gala, she was impressed with the way Potlatch Fund supported Native American non-profits in the Pacific Northwest region and felt inspired by their work and mission.  She began volunteering in 2008 and was later hired has a part-time Data Administrator.  “Volunteering gave me time to learn more about the organization so when they offered me the job, I was excited for that opportunity.  I understood exactly what I’d be doing,” she said.

Working at Potlatch Fund had been Dana’s first professional role in philanthropy and has since allowed her an expansion in responsibilities and professional development.  After being initially hired as Data Administrator, her role for the organization has substantially grown.  Dana worked as Bookkeeper and then as the Finance Manger.  Dana soon took on the position as Finance and Evaluation Manager which had her responsible for the bookkeeping and the 20 groups that Potlatch Fund fiscally sponsors.  Dana prepared the financial statements and helped to prepare their annual budget.  She also taught Introduction to Financial Management, a training workshop the organization offers to Native non-profits.  The evaluation portion of her job had her working with an outside consultant to implement an evaluation plan for Potlatch Fund.  In June 2011, Dana will begin transitioning into the Executive Director position and will be working with current executive director, Ken Gordon, through August 2011.

With Dana now serving as incoming Executive Director of the organization, Potlatch Fund is currently getting ready to release their request for proposal for their Native Arts grants and is gearing up for their Funders Tour in conjunction with Intertribal Canoe Journey landing in July.  The canoe journey revives the centuries-old traditions of transport and trade by the Coastal Tribes of the Northwest and involves as many as 100 canoes and many tribes from that region.  The organization keeps a busy schedule with the programs as well as the trainings they offer in non-profit management, fundraising, grant writing and more.  

Dana was introduced to Native Americans in Philanthropy through her work at Potlatch Fund.  She was recently voted by the membership to NAP’s Board of Directors at the 6th Annual Native Philanthropy Institute in Tulalip, Washington.  Dana also serves on the boards for Longhouse Media and the Social Justice Fund Northwest (SJF).  Her involvement with Longhouse Media has continued for the past five years in various roles.  She became involved with the SJF through their Next Generation Giving Project.  “It’s 20 people under 40 years old who are interested in learning about philanthropy and grantmaking for grassroots social justice programs,” said Dana.  

NAP is looking forward to working more closely with Dana and she appreciates the work that the organization does.  “I’ve been a big fan of NAP.  I think mostly because of the national advocacy role that they play,” Dana said.  She feels the advocacy work and funder education NAP does on a larger scale than other organizations is important and the organization carries out its mission well.  She was particularly impressed with the recent Foundation Funding for Native American Issues and Peoples report by NAP and the Foundation Center.  “Potlatch Fund uses data all the time about how much money is coming from the mainstream to Native American issues and communities.  Having accurate and up-to-date data is important…It makes a case for what we do and for leveraging more financial resources to Indian Country,” she said.  

Dana has already started to see some new trends happening in the field of philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest.  “There’s a conversation happening with mainstream foundations.  Some are recognizing that the giving they’ve been doing isn’t enough and are encouraging others to look at that their giving practices.  They’re becoming more strategic about their giving,” said Dana.  She cites the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as an example who has given approximately $250,000 a year to Native American communities.  Dana explained that the foundation is developing an explicit strategy and set of priorities for their giving while taking the time to be deliberate in their outreach and asking Native leaders about what the needs are in Indian Country.  “Foundations need that input from Native communities instead of just assuming that they know what those needs are and how best to address those needs.  I think that effort will also influence other mainstream foundations to think about their giving and to set priorities to do their work in the future,” she said.  She also believes that Tribal giving programs will continue to grow on a national scale and will move to more strategic ways of giving to Native American communities as well.

In her own time, Dana likes to practice philanthropy by giving her time and energy to non-profits and causes she cares about.  She acknowledges that non-profits also need donations.  “I recognize that volunteering isn’t always enough.  They need financial resources as well.  I’ve been able to make more and more donations.  But before that I did a lot of volunteering.  It’s important never to forget about both,” she said.

Since she has started in the field, Dana feels she has been exposed to the realm of possibilities within philanthropy.  She hopes to have a long career in philanthropy and her new position as executive director is a role she had envisioned herself taking on and had hopes for.  Dana credits her success so far to several key people who recognized the potential she had and took a chance on her.  “They took an active role in my growth and development,” she explained.  She also credits Potlatch Fund for providing her with many professional development opportunities.  She said, “I didn’t have a lot of background in finance.  When I was hired, I was learning on the ground.  In other circumstances people may not have taken a chance on me.  I appreciated that.”  Dana’s willingness to learn and take on responsibilities has enabled her to advance rapidly in her career but she also understands that when trying to get into a field, experience can often be a barrier unless someone provides the opportunity to gain that experience.  

Her advice to people thinking about a career in philanthropy is to be proactive and to identify areas that you want to grow in and to advocate for opportunities for yourself.  Volunteering or coming up with ideas that lead to more work and an expansion of responsibilities are several ways Dana credits in helping her to get where she is today.  She also believes that philanthropy is about cultivating relationships and you need to be open to building and fostering relationships.  “It’s important to be genuine in relationships and while networking.  It’s about reciprocity.  Not just what they can do for you but also what you have to offer to them,” she explained.

She feels inspired on a daily basis by the insights, kindness, and generosity of the people around her at Potlatch Fund, in the Seattle Native community, and by peers of hers that are also in the non-profit world.  Her parents and family also serve as a constant source of inspiration and guidance.  Dana’s own kindness and point of view makes her an excellent assent to the world of philanthropy and to NAP.



MEMBER NEWS

New & Renewed Members
NAP would like to take the time to recognize and welcome our new members and our recently renewed members.  Thank You!

Organizations
Tulalip Foundation
The Minneapolis Foundation

Individuals
Heather Bernikoff, California Consumer Protection Foundation
Susan Anderson, The CIRI Foundation
Ann McCormack, Nez Perce Tribe

Where’s your thank you?
Thank you to you who sent Thank You in your Native language.  Here is what we have so far.  Is yours on the list?

Email the words thank you and the name of your tribe and language to: Elaine at yestephens@nativephilanthropy.org.


Dana Arviso (Diné) Potlatch Fund's Next Executive Director

In the culmination of a two-year transition process for Potlatch Fund, Board President Kirby Jock today announced the selection of a new Executive Director by the Potlatch Fund Board of Directors commencing on June 1, 2011.

Ms. Dana Arviso, current Potlatch Fund Finance and Evaluation Manager, will replace current Executive Director, Mr. Ken Gordon, in August this year.

Mr. Jock said “The Potlatch organization has been working diligently toward this vital leadership transition for a long time.  We developed a plan with a definitive date where Mr. Gordon was going to step aside, and overlap his tenure with a new Executive Director for a three-month period. Our Board and Staff have consistently risen to meet the challenges posed by this kind of transition, and I am very proud of their work in making Potlatch Fund solid throughout this time of change.”

As the outgoing Executive Director during the three-month executive transition, Mr. Gordon will continue to serve Potlatch Fund in an advisory and consultative role to Ms. Arviso the incoming Executive Director.

“Our transition has been helped immensely by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which gave us an invaluable resource to plan for all aspects of this leadership change.  The grant enabled us to carry out a national search and at the same time invest in our existing staff to improve their ability to competitively apply for the role.  We offer our most sincere thanks to the Gates Foundation.”

Ms. Arviso initially started working at Potlatch Fund as a volunteer while undertaking postgraduate studies at the University of Washington.  Since then, she has become an alumnus of the First Nations Development Institutes LEAD Program, completed non-profit Executive Training programs at the UW Cascade Center, and is a current participant in Leadership Tomorrow.  In addition to her non-profit work for Potlatch Fund, she is also a member of the Board of Native Americans in Philanthropy, co-chair of the Social Justice Fund Northwest, and an Ex-Officio Board Member for Longhouse Media.

Ms. Arviso is a member of the Diné (Navajo), grew up on the Bishop Paiute-Shoshone Reservation and has also lived in Alaska.  Ms. Arviso said “I am humbled by the faith placed in me by the Potlatch Fund Board and by the support that has been offered as I transition into this role.  I look forward to continuing to build upon the success of Potlatch Fund, as we work to expand philanthropy in Indian Country”.

Mr. Jock concluded by stating, “It is my hope that everyone out there in the Potlatch Fund community will take a moment to welcome Dana as our new Executive Director at Potlatch Fund, and also take a moment to express their gratitude to Ken for his outstanding efforts and commitment to Indian Country during his tenure as the Potlatch Fund Executive Director.  We continue to be very fortunate to have such talented and dedicated people working to support our mission, on behalf of the Native peoples of the Northwest.”


Cherokee Preservation Foundation Announces 24 New Grants Totaling More than $2.7 Million

CHEROKEE, NC– Cherokee Preservation Foundation (CPFdn) announced it has awarded 24 new grants totaling more than $2.7 million that support cultural preservation, economic development, job creation and environmental preservation.  

To read the full press release, click here.

John Echohawk on First Person Radio

First Person Radio hosts Laura Waterman Wittstock and Richard LaFortune with Andy Driscoll featured John Echohawk (Pawnee) on their show April 20th, 2011.  Echohawk talked about his illustrious legal career as an attorney, as leader of the Native American Rights Fund, and about his political work on behalf of Indian Country.  Echohawk, a member of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, was a co-founder of the Native American Rights Fund in 1970 and has been its Executive Director since 1977.  The Native
American Rights Fund has been involved in most of the major Indian rights litigation since 1970.
He serves on many national boards and has received numerous service awards and other recognition for his leadership in the Indian law field.

Click here to listen.


First Peoples Fund Artist in Business Leadership Program Call for Applications

The 2012 Artist in Business Leadership Program from the First Peoples Fund (FPF) is an independent business arts fellowship program that features a working capital grant of up to $5,000 to be used to support a one-year marketing plan/strategy or business goal as defined by the artist applicant.  Artists will receive technical assistance, a professional network of peers, as well as travel funds to participate in FPF's individualized professional development workshops.  The fellowship also provides a focus on new works to stimulate creativity and a renewal of energy in Native art expression.
Grant amount: $5,000
Application deadline: September 1, 2011 (postmark deadline)

For more information or to apply, click here.

PHILANTHROPY NEWS

Announcement Regarding Community Transformation Grants Funding Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the availability of over $100 million in funding for up to 75 Community Transformation Grants.  Created by the Affordable Care Act, these grants are aimed at helping communities implement projects proven to reduce chronic diseases – such as diabetes and heart disease.  By promoting healthy lifestyles and communities, especially among population groups experiencing the greatest burden of chronic disease, these grants will help improve health, reduce health disparities, and lower health care costs.  

Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes are taking a devastating toll on our nation’s health.  Seven of every 10 deaths are from a chronic disease – mostly caused by tobacco use, obesity, poor diet, and too little physical activity.  Treatment for people with chronic conditions accounts for more than 75-percent of the more than $2 trillion spent on annual U.S. medical care costs.  Obesity is a significant health care cost driver; in 2008, about $147 billion of medical bills were weight-related.

Consistent with the law, these grants will focus on five priority areas: 1) tobacco-free living; 2) active living and healthy eating; 3) evidence-based quality clinical and other preventive services, specifically prevention and control of high blood pressure and high cholesterol; 4) social and emotional wellness, such as facilitating early identification of mental health needs and access to quality services, especially for people with chronic conditions; and 5) healthy and safe physical environments.  

Successful applicants must use evidence-based strategies and ensure that their activities not only have broad population impact, but also help address health disparities.  Examples of projects that could qualify for grants include eliminating food deserts and increasing access to healthy food options, including efforts to improve school nutrition or bring healthier food to corner markets in urban areas.  Other examples include promoting blood pressure and cholesterol screenings.

Communities may also address additional areas of disease prevention and health promotion that will contribute to the overall goal of reducing chronic disease rates.  These areas include adolescent health; arthritis and osteoporosis; cancer; diabetes; disabilities and secondary conditions; educational and community-based services; environmental health; HIV; injury and violence prevention; maternal, infant, and child health; mental health and mental disorders; health of older adults; oral health; and sexually transmitted diseases.

State and local government agencies, tribes and territories, and state and local non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for Community Transformation Grants.  At least 20-percent of grant funds will be directed to rural and frontier areas.  Applications are due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in July 2011, with awards expected to be announced near the end of summer.  The grants are expected to run for five years, with projects expanding their scope and reach over time as resources permit.

The Community Transformation Grants are one piece of a broader effort by the Obama Administration to address the health and well-being of our communities through initiatives such as the President’s Childhood Obesity Task Force, the First Lady’s Let’s Move! campaign, the National Prevention Strategy, the National Quality Strategy, and HHS’ Communities Putting Prevention to Work program.  The Prevention and Public Health Fund, as part of the Affordable Care Act, is supporting this and other initiatives designed to expand and sustain the necessary capacity to prevent disease, detect it early, manage conditions before they become severe, and provide states and communities the resources they need to promote healthy living.  For more information about how the Fund is helping promote prevention in every state, visit www.HealthCare.gov/news/factsheets/prevention02092011a.html.

The official funding opportunity announcement for the Community Transformation Grants can be found at www.Grants.gov by searching for CDFA 93.544.  For more information about the grants, visit www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/grants05132011a.html or www.cdc.gov/communitytransformation.


$10,000 Award Grant for Female Organizers Under 35

The Berger-Marks Foundation announced a new award of $10,000 for a young woman leader in the social justice movement.  The Edna Award will spotlight significant contributions to social justice and bestow a significant honor to a young woman whose leadership has already fueled social change.  The Berger-Marks Foundation brings the benefits of unionization to women.

Women can apply for the award themselves or be nominated by others.  Nominees must be 35 years or younger on 12/31/2011.  Finalists will be notified in August.  Young women from labor unions, women's groups, workers' rights groups and other areas of social justice are encouraged to apply.

Read more about the award and apply here.
Deadline: July 15, 2011


$1.83 Million in Northwest Area Foundation Grants Bolster Green Jobs, Native Leadership, Asset Building and Public Policy Work
By Minnesota Council on Foundations

ST. PAUL, Minn. (May 11, 2011) – Some low-income, working families are eligible for tax credit money from the Internal Revenue Service, but many aren’t aware of it.  Northwest Area Foundation awarded a grant so the two in 10 families that currently don’t claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) will collect that refund.  Some may be eligible to receive up to $5,657 for tax year 2010 depending on family size.  The Foundation’s grant of $125,000 to Account Ability Minnesota (AAM) will support free tax preparation services in 2011 and 2012 to help connect struggling families to tax refunds, money that may boost personal assets above the poverty line.  AAM also partners with banks and credit unions to offer financial services, like free savings accounts and low-cost prepaid debit cards, which are available to families regardless of their banking or credit history.  These products are aimed at creating more savings, less debt and better credit.

This support to AAM is among 50 grants totaling $1.83 million the Foundation made between October 15, 2010 and March 31, 2011.  The grants support efforts to increase wealth among people with low incomes, develop leadership skills, and to shape public policy.  These efforts are critical to reducing poverty long term.

To read the full press release, click here.



RESOURCES

Funders for LGBTQ Issues Common Vision: A Guide to Structural Change Grantmaking

The recently released Common Vision Guide to Structural Change Grantmaking is a resource for exploring how societal problems can be better addressed through grant making strategies that take into account historical experience, the relationships among systems and the needs of diverse communities. It was designed to be a starting point for building a body of useful resources for the practice of structural change grantmaking.

Funders for LGBTQ Issues hopes that the guide will be used as an interactive vehicle for field building, continually enhanced and updated by contributions and insights from others engaged in the practice.  They invite you to visit the site, comment on what you find, use the tools and resources, and return to share your own insights and lessons learned.  
To visit the Guide, click here.


Call for Applications: 2011 Senior International Fellows Program
    
 Are you a community foundation or grantmaking professional?  Do you:

    * Need time away to explore new strategies?
    * Want to increase strategic philanthropy in your local community?
    * Seek networking opportunities with Third-sector colleagues worldwide?
    * Aim to strengthen community foundations and place-based philanthropy?

If you've answered yes to the above, apply now to the Senior International Fellows Program (October 10 - November 4, 2011).

This is a professional development opportunity for Third-Sector decision-makers to support community grantmaking and help build philanthropic capacity in their home countries.  

Fellows will:

    * Participate in a month-long seminar, including lectures and intensive sessions with leading practitioners.
    * Visit community foundations and other grantmaking organizations to learn about their day-to-day workings.
    * Meet prominent figures in the philanthropy/foundation community.
    * Join a network of over 155 alumni from 56 countries.
    * Link with national and international networks.
    * Produce a position paper reflecting new strategies.

DEADLINE:  Applications accepted through June 10, 2011 from non-U.S. citizens and August 1, 2011 from U.S. citizens.
    
Interested and want to learn more? Visit www.philanthropy.org.


Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP) Professional Development Fund Gathering June 8-10 in New York City

Each year EPIP convenes young promising leaders from across the country to deepen professional and personal skills that are essential to success in the sector.  The PDF Gathering is a special space for PDF awardees and other young leaders of color to explore the meaning of social justice philanthropy and racial equity grantmaking.  Over 30 participants attend the gathering each year to share experiences, build strong peer networks and develop a common language around issues that matter to EPIP's constituency base.  This year, the Gathering will be hosted by Atlantic Philanthropies and facilitated by EPIP’s phenomenal trainer, Kalpana Krishnamurthy.

To check out the full participant agenda, click here. If you would like to register, click here.

Convening on Using Human Rights Strategies to Achieve Racial Justice
November 7-9, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA

The U.S. Human Rights Fund, in collaboration with The Overbrook Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Just and Fair Schools Fund, is pleased to invite you to a convening on human rights and racial justice. This gathering of advocates and funders will take place from November 7-9, 2011 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

More than 100 social justice advocates working on a diverse range of issues including immigration, housing, education, criminal justice, and poverty alleviation plan to attend.

The convening welcomes the participation of funders interested in the intersection of human rights and racial justice.

The convening goals are to:
   1. Improve the ability of advocates and funders to use human rights to fight racial injustice through sharing strategies and lessons learned.
   2. Strengthen human rights organizing, advocacy and litigation outcomes in the U.S. by enhancing funder and advocate alliances.
   3. Build the capacity of groups, especially those led by affected communities, to achieve racial justice through trainings and site visits.
   4. Enhance advocates' and funders' communications and advocacy outcomes through exposure to innovative arts, culture and new media initiatives.

To learn more or register, click here.


Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) seeks Northeast Program Manager, New York, NY

Background on HIP
Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) is a transnational network of more than 500 grantmakers, donors, and philanthropic leaders committed to Latino communities in the United States and Latin America.
HIP engages Latinos in philanthropy, identifies emerging needs and promising new organizations and leaders in Latino communities, and leads wide-impact, multi-site philanthropic programs to strengthen Latino communities, leaders, and organizations.  Through its award-winning Funders’ Collaborative, HIP has built the capacity of more than 500 grassroots Latino nonprofits and leaders through grants and trainings in 16 sites across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.  In Latin America, HIP funds community-based economic development projects that draw upon the resources of the Latino diaspora.  Hispanics in Philanthropy currently has a staff of 15, with its national headquarters based in San Francisco, regional offices in Miami, Mexico City, and New York, and staff and consultants located in several other sites.

In the Northeast, HIP’s current programs include a range of funder engagement, research, and grantmaking activities.  Through the Funders’ Collaborative, HIP is currently providing capacity-building grants and training for Latino-led nonprofits in Connecticut, Massachusetts/Rhode Island, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.  In addition, the Northeast office coordinates HIP’s grantmaking activities in Puerto Rico, which focus on education, and an upcoming special initiative to strengthen Latino arts nonprofits in New York.  The Northeast office is also responsible for HIP’s special initiatives on Latino LGBT issues, Latino aging issues, and strengthening Latino social justice organizations.

Position Overview
The Northeast Program Manager is responsible for leading HIP’s funder engagement, grantmaking, technical assistance, and membership activities in the Northeast, in close collaboration with the U.S. Programs Director.  Specifically, the Program Manager is responsible for managing two to four Northeast sites and for leading the implementation of one national initiative.  The Northeast Program Manager supervises local program interns, research assistants, and program consultants and reports to the Director of U.S. Programs.  The position is based in HIP’s New York Regional Office.  The winning candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of raising funds, managing multi-stakeholder collaborations, building consensus while working toward results, and maintaining priorities while managing multiple projects.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to develop nuanced strategic messaging, are also essential.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, with possibility for growth based on performance results. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan matching program.

To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and brief writing sample to Hannah Winnick, preferably by e-mail, at hannahsw@hiponline.org, or mail to:
Hispanics in Philanthropy
55 2nd Street, Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94105.

To download the full job description, click here.


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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 mailto: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 – Your gift can be designated to go into the NAP Endowment.  Endowments are funds that are earmarked and invested as principal to remain intact in perpetuity to ensure the security and growth of NAP.
 
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.

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