Position Announcement

Native Youth Grantmaking Fellow

Reports to: Program Manager – Indigenous Leadership

Supervisory Role: No

Status: Part-time; Non-exempt                                                                                 

Travel: Yes; Up to 25%

Location: Remote                                         

Application Deadline: January 30, 2025

Hourly Rate: $21.63/hour to $26.44/hour

Application Link (Please include a resume and cover letter)

Note: This is a part-time, non-exempt position and is not eligible for benefits.

About Native Americans in Philanthropy

Native Americans in Philanthropy’s (NAP) mission is to promote equitable and effective philanthropy in Native communities. We do this by increasing engagement and funding to Native-led organizations; increasing and supporting Native professionals in philanthropy; and transforming and influencing the philanthropic sector to be in alignment with an Indigenous worldview. We also aim to improve the availability of regular, reliable data and Indigenous-led research on Native communities and their relation to philanthropy. NAP’s new strategic plan seeks to increase awareness among key constituents and engage Native and non-Native philanthropic professionals, Tribal Nations, and Native-led nonprofits with NAP’s resources, activities, and programs.

About the Position

Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is seeking a  Native Youth Grantmaking Fellow to support the implementation and development of the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund, a new participatory grantmaking initiative. This role is part of a transformative effort to address systemic inequities in Indigenous communities by amplifying youth voices and supporting innovative solutions in food justice, mental health, education, and cultural preservation. By empowering youth through participatory grantmaking, the Fellow will help shift decision-making power to Indigenous youth, advancing long-term self-determination and justice for Indigenous communities. This position is designed for an alum of the Native Youth Grantmakers program who is deeply committed to advancing equity, addressing systemic disparities, and driving community-led change.

Primary Responsibilities

Grantmaking & Program Support

• Collaborate on designing and implementing the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund’s participatory grantmaking framework.
• Facilitate listening and design sessions with Indigenous youth and community stakeholders to identify funding priorities.
• Coordinate the grant review process, ensuring alignment with eligibility criteria and community needs.
• Provide training and capacity building for future Native Youth Grantmakers engaged in the initiative.

Community Engagement

• Act as a liaison between the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund, Tribal communities, youth leaders, and philanthropic partners.
• Organize focus groups and convenings for youth cohorts (ages 14-24) to gather insights and foster collaboration across various Tribal communities.
• Amplify Indigenous youth voices by supporting the development of narratives and strategies rooted in self-determination.
• Develop and refine policies and procedures for the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund’s participatory grantmaking framework.
• Organize virtual and in-person funder convenings.
• Work with the communications team on the development of collateral materials.

Evaluation & Reporting

• Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned and the development of best practices for participatory grantmaking.
• Support reporting to funders and advisory committees.

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Demonstrated experience with participatory grantmaking or philanthropic initiatives.
• Knowledge of health, education, food justice, and environmental issues impacting Indigenous communities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate logistics for convenings, and effectively communicate across diverse cultural settings.
• Familiarity with Indigenous cultural practices, traditions, and the challenges faced by Tribal communities.

Education and Experience

• Alum of the Native Youth Grantmakers program.
• Demonstrated commitment to Indigenous community development and self-determination.
• Experience in community engagement, grantmaking, or project coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree with experience in grassroots leadership, community engagement, or participatory grantmaking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software (e.g., Asana).

Commitment to Equity 

Native Americans in Philanthropy is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds. 

Americans with Disability Act 

Native Americans in Philanthropy complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact jziegler@nativephilanthropy.org.