Membership Program
ENGAGING OUR RELATIVES AND RELATIONS
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.
Membership Benefits
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)

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.
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.
Tribes & Native-led Organizations ($0-2000)
Includes Native-led non-profits and Tribal governments.
Non-Profit Funder & Affiliate Organizations ($250 - $2,000)
Includes non-profit regranting entities, philanthropy-serving organizations, educational institutes, impact investors, donor advisors, and intermediaries.
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
Native Americans in Philanthropy offers monthly education sessions. Visit our Youtube channel to see our upcoming live streams.
Stories & Updates
Changing the conversation.Get the latest NAP news.
Native Youth Grantmakers in Seattle
The 2026 Native Youth Grantmakers (NYG) convened together for the first time on the homelands of our Coast Salish relatives. Beyond gaining new relatives and networking at every turn, the retreat’s agenda included courses in personal development, cultural grounding, and exploring each participant’s role as members of their respective communities and their new place within the philanthropic sector.
Native Americans in Philanthropy Announces Third Cohort of Native Youth Grantmakers
Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is thrilled to announce the 2025-2026 Native Youth Grantmakers. These extraordinary and highly accomplished young individuals are the embodiment of passion, excellence, and a deep commitment to making a positive difference in their communities. As we welcome this new cohort, we celebrate their achievements, their futures, and their dedication to advancing Native-led philanthropy.
Standing Hand-in-Hand: Reflections on Reclamation, Partnership, and Possibility in Hawaiʻi
Native Hawaiian Philanthropy, Native Americans in Philanthropy, and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy came together for the Power in Solidarity: Hawaiʻi Funder Tour
It's Always A Good Day To Be Indigenous: How NAP Staff Honor Indigenous Peoples Day
This Indigenous Peoples Day, we are proud to center the voices of our staff—community leaders from across Indian Country—who share what this day means to them.
In Pilot Year, Youth-Led Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Awards $720K To 24 Orgs Advancing Community Wellbeing
Native Americans in Philanthropy, Newman’s Own Foundation, and Novo Nordisk are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Indigenous Tomorrows Fund (ITF) grants.
Elevating Indigenous Voices in the 21st Century Child Welfare Research Agenda
To truly transform child welfare practices and programs, it is essential that the perspectives of Indigenous peoples and Native-led organizations are prioritized.
Indigenous-Led Funds: A Movement with Momentum
It’s important to take a step back and reflect on some of the important progress we’ve made Indigenizing philanthropy.
Fort Peck’s Buffalo Restoration and the America The Beautiful Challenge
In an era of increasing climate crises and biodiversity loss, the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes offer Indigenous-led, ecosystem-based restoration.
Transforming Philanthropy Together: Highlights from the 2025 HIP-NAP Joint Conference
A recap of 2025's HIP-NAP Joint Conference held in Albuquerque, New Mexico
