Unpacking “Population Served”: A Case Study on Inaccurate Data in Philanthropy
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 how this data shapes decision-making. We’ll unpack challenges of misrepresentation, highlight community-driven data, and discuss changes needed to address these systemic issues.
Panelists:
- Carly Bad Heart Bull (Flandreau Santee), Executive Director, Native Ways Federation
- Aleda Gagarin, Director of Influence, Candid
- Michael Roberts (Tlingit), President and CEO, First Nations Development Institute
- Moderated by Stephanie Zadora (Seneca), Deputy Director, Native Ways Federation
Resources and reports
More materials discussed in the panel coming soon!
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