NAP has identified 7 regions: Northwest, Pacific, Midwest, Southwest, Central, Southeast, and Northeast. Within each Regional Action Network, NAP will offer programming that includes: Circle of Leadership Academy, Art of Giving and Board Education Initiative. NAP will connect each region on a national level through our Native Philanthropy Institute, National Leadership Networks and Research & Knowledge Sharing which includes regional gatherings.  NAP will utilize the E-Network as the primary vehicle of connection and communication.

Regional Action Network (by State)
Northeast - ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, NJ, NY, DE, PA, VA, CT, MD, DC
Southeast - WV, KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, MS, FL, AL
Central- LA, AR, MO, KS, OK, TX
Midwest - OH, IN, MI, NE, MN, IA, IL, SD, ND, WI
Southwest - AZ, NM, CO, UT, NV
Pacific - CA, HI
Northwest - WA, OR, WY, ID, MT, AK

View upcoming Regional Action Network Gatherings here.

Guided by our mission and strategic framework, NAP is implementing a regional lens strategy to organize philanthropic hubs connected nationally with members and allies that are dedicated to advancing philanthropic practices grounded in native values and traditions.With input from NAP membership, we have identified approaches to deepen regional member engagement through strategically focusing and enhancing our programming for impact.

Through the Regional Action Networks (RAN), gatherings of native and philanthropic representatives will discuss and define actions on both individual and collective action to improve the effectiveness of grant making in Indian Country; in addition, raising the profile and importance of leadership in Indian Country. RAN will be organized in collaboration with member organizations – funders, tribes and nonprofits – who wish to engage in dialog and relationship building and gain greater context for the varied Native community realities and experiences that philanthropy can learn from and share with their sector colleagues.

The RAN will create deeper learning opportunities for both Native people, Tribal and mainstream foundations and encourage new behaviors, even action, as they are armed with greater knowledge. The RAN will serve as conduit to improve grant making outcomes in Indian Country as well as deepening relationships between Tribes, urban Native communities and philanthropy.