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ENGAGING OUR RELATIVES AND RELATIONS

Our membership program is centered on Indigenous values and is informed by our relationships and a meaningful connection to the greater work in the sector.

Through our long-standing membership program, we offer a variety of resources and tools—such as webinars, current research, and professional development opportunities—while fostering a of community through exclusive access to virtual events, networking groups, and our gatherings held throughout Indian Country 

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Membership Benefits

Our members receive exclusive access to trainings, support networks, community events, and more.

Exclusive Access

  • Access to Post on Grants and Partner News
  • Discounted Rate for NAP Conferences 
  • Member Lounge at NAP Conferences 
  • Community Receptions

Direct Communications 

  • Quarterly Newsletter with Member Spotlights
  • End of Year Mailer
  • Access to Post on Grants and Partner News 

Virtual Membership Events

  • Member Education Sessions (MES)
  • Member Exclusive Content (MEC) 
  • Membership Coffee Chats (MCC) 
  • Lunch and Learns

Networks

  • Native Philanthropic Professionals Working Group (NPP) 
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Membership Types

Your membership fees directly support Native Nonprofits and Tribes, providing them with resources to strengthen their communities and build meaningful relationships with philanthropy. 

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Individuals ($300)

Includes staff, board members, or official representatives of corporate, foundation, Tribal, or Native grantmaking organizations.

Also open to individuals passionate about Native philanthropy, including consultants, students, and advocates not affiliated with the above organizations.

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Tribes & Native-led Organizations ($0-2000)

Includes Native-led non-profits and Tribal governments.

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Non-Profit Funder & Affiliate Organizations ($250 - $2,000)

Includes non-profit regranting entities, philanthropy-serving organizations, educational institutes, impact investors, donor advisors, and intermediaries.

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Philanthropic Institutions ($500-15,000)

Includes grantmaking entities including foundations (community, corporate, family, Tribal, private, independent, international), public charities, and corporate philanthropy programs.

Live Streams

Past Member Education Sessions

Native Americans in Philanthropy offers monthly education sessions. Visit our Youtube channel to see our upcoming live streams.

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In Pilot Year, Youth-Led Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Awards $720K To 24 Orgs Advancing Community Wellbeing

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Fort Peck’s Buffalo Restoration and the America The Beautiful Challenge

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Transforming Philanthropy Together: Highlights from the 2025 HIP-NAP Joint Conference

Transforming Philanthropy Together: Highlights from the 2025 HIP-NAP Joint Conference

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