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Unpacking Population Served: Panel at Joint HIP/NAP Conference 2025
A panel hosted by Native Ways Federation at the 2025 Joint Hispanics in Philanthropy-Native Americans in Philanthropy Conference (Albuquerque, NM) Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 03:00 PM – 03:50 PM MDT Explore how philanthropy defines community-led and serving and...
Native Nonprofit Day Kickoff Call for Native Nonprofits 2025
We’re excited to launch the 4th Annual Native Nonprofit Day campaign with exciting new resources! In 2025, we’re unveiling an improved Native Nonprofit List on the Mightycause platform, providing Native-led organizations with enhanced donation and fundraising tools....
Register Your Native Nonprofit on Our New Platform
We’re excited to share that the Native Nonprofit List is moving to the MightyCause platform—just in time for Native Nonprofit Day on Friday, May 16, 2025! We believe the MightyCause platform's giving day and fundraising features will equip Native Ways Federation and...
Public Announcement: Power of 10 Campaign
Han Mitakuyepi (Hello Friends and Relatives), Over the past few weeks, our attention has been pulled in every direction imaginable by the latest actions of the federal government. While many orders have been stalled by legal action, we know the consequences of cuts...
Philanthropy Must Act Now to Support Native-led Nonprofits
We are calling on our relatives in philanthropy to provide immediate, unrestricted support to Native-led nonprofits, including direct service providers, policy and advocacy leaders, systemic capacity builders, and research and innovation practitioners.
2024 #GiveNative Kickoff Call for Native Nonprofits
We are excited to kickoff the 3rd Annual #GiveNative campaign for Giving Tuesday! Through this recording, you'll learn about #GiveNative, all of the resources we have created, and how your organization can participate any way you are able. #GiveNative is a community...
DAF Day With Native Nonprofits
On October 10th, 2024, Native Ways Federation is joining people and organizations from all over the country for the first-ever DAF Day: a new kind of giving day that reframes how donor advised funds are used and who uses them. We are pleased to be featured on their...
NWF Attends U.S. Community Leadership Gathering
Learn more about NWF’s experience at GivingTuesday’s U.S. Community Leadership Gathering in Indianapolis, Indiana!
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel’s Change For the Better Program
Native Ways Federation is excited to announce that it has been selected to participate in Mystic Lake Casino Hotel's Change For The Better Program. Casino guests can donate their change to support Native Ways Federation from September 16 to September 30, 2024. Through...
NAP Member Education Sessions With NWF Executive Director
Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) Board Member and Native Ways Federation's Executive Director Carly Bad Heart Bull participated in NAP's LIVE broadcast, “Member Education Sessions: Funding Opportunities for Native Nonprofits.” On August 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm ET,...
On Our Terms: Letter From The Executive Director
Letter From the Executive Director In response to the continued underfunding of Native-led nonprofits, Native Ways Federation and Melvin Consulting PLLC collaborated to create a report that identifies what it takes for Native nonprofits to not just exist but to thrive...
Third Year of National #GiveNative Campaign
Third Annual #GiveNative Campaign to Support Native-Led Nonprofits Launches St. Paul, Minn. (August 15, 2024) – For the third year in a row, Native Ways Federation (NWF) is launching their annual #GiveNative campaign on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Giving...
Native Nonprofit Study Debuts At The National Native Americans in Philanthropy Conference
St. Paul, Minn. (April 23, 2024) – Native Ways Federation (NWF) announces the publication of their most recent study completed in collaboration with Melvin Consulting, LLC. The study entitled, On Our Terms: Supporting a Native Nonprofit Sector, diligently breaks...
Native Nonprofit Day Kickoff Call for Native Nonprofits 2024
We are excited to kickoff the 3rd Annual Native Nonprofit Day campaign! Native Nonprofit Day is a giving initiative aimed at increasing support for Native-led organizations nationwide. Organizations, foundations, and individuals are invited to dedicate May to raising...
Third Year of Native Nonprofit Day is Announced
St. Paul, Minn. (February 16, 2024) – Native Ways Federation (NWF) announces the official date for the third year of Native Nonprofit Day. Native Nonprofit Day is a giving initiative aimed at increasing support for Native-led organizations nationwide in a movement...
Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Native Ways Federation (NWF) Executive Director Carly Bad Heart Bull, JD (Flandreau Santee) was honored to be featured in Atmos’ recent article regarding the fight for Indigenous data sovereignty. Writer Kate Nelson delves into the topic of how false data is just...
National American Indian Heritage Month Letter
Han Mitakuyepi (Hello) Friends and Relatives, As National American Indian Heritage Month begins, and as we approach what is often called the “season of giving,” I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the opportunities we have before us to be generous with our time,...
Official #GiveNative Native Nonprofit List Is Here!
Native Ways Federation (NWF) is officially launching a curated list of Native-led nonprofits to be made available to the public in anticipation of #GiveNative on November 28, 2023—the largest giving day of the year. In an effort to educate and advocate for Native...
Getting Smart on Supporting Native Communities
A Panel at the 2023 CEP Conference (Boston, MA) Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM EDT Despite findings from multiple sources, including CEP research, that Native communities are being overlooked by philanthropy, large gaps in the basic understanding...
#GiveNative Kickoff Call for Native Nonprofits 2023
We are excited to kickoff the 2nd Annual #GiveNative campaign for Giving Tuesday! Through this recording, you'll learn about #GiveNative, all of the resources we have created, and how your organization can participate any way you are able. #GiveNative is a community...
On Our Terms: Supporting a Thriving Native Nonprofit Sector
A Virtual Panel at CHANGE Philanthropy's UNITY Summit (Los Angeles, CA) Tuesday, October 17, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. PDT For too long, non-Native people have been telling Native people and nations what a healthy nonprofit and capacity building should look like....
Native Ways Federation Announces the Second Year of Their National #GiveNative Campaign
St. Paul, Minn. (August 3, 2023) – Native Ways Federation (NWF) will be launching a #GiveNative campaign on Giving Tuesday, for the second year in a row. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement driven by individuals, organizations, communities, and charities in...
In-person Convening in Minnesota
Native Ways Federation recently hosted an in-person convening that included team members, founding members, and other Native nonprofit leaders to discuss Native nonprofits in the philanthropic field…
Native Ways Federation Stands With ICWA Decision Ruled by SCOTUS
St. Paul, Minn. (June 15, 2023) – Native Ways Federation (NWF) announces their support of the Supreme Court of the United States’ (SCOTUS) ruling, in the case of Haaland v. Brackeen, in favor of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) on Thursday, June 15, 2023. The...
Celebrating the Impact of the First Nations Development Institute
The First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) improves economic conditions for Native people through direct financial grants, technical assistance and training, and advocacy and policy. FNDI is one of Native Ways Federation’s founding organizations and a fellow...
Highlighting the American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund is dedicated to supporting Native students in pursuing and completing higher education. To that end, they invests in Native students and Tribal colleges to transform lives and communities. For more than 30 years, the College Fund has...
Making a Difference With the National Indian Child Welfare Association
The National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) provides essential training, advocacy, education, and more to increase the well-being of Native children. They are dedicated to ensuring every Native child has access to community-based, culturally appropriate...
The Inspiring Service of the Association on American Indian Affairs
The Association on American Indian Affairs (Association) is the oldest nonprofit dedicated to serving Indian Country! The Association is focused on protecting Tribal sovereignty, preserving culture, educating Native youth, and building capacity. “Native Nations and...
What Donors Need to Know About Native-led Nonprofits
So you want to support Native communities – great! Learn how to get started or improve existing efforts. The second annual Native Nonprofit Day will be held on Friday, May 19! Through this webinar you will learn about Native communities, the importance of Native-led...
Groundbreaking Work of the Native American Rights Fund
Join us in celebrating one of Native Ways Federation's founding members, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF)! NARF is the oldest, largest nonprofit legal organization defending the rights of Native tribes, organizations, and people. “All our nonprofits need to...
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission is to activate and expand informed giving to Native-led nonprofits in Indian Country through donor education and advocacy. We Envision a thriving Native-led nonprofit sector, championing a diverse community rooted in Indigenous values and ways of being.