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Native Nonprofit Day

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Native Nonprofit Day 2026

 Native Nonprofit Day is a giving initiative aimed at increasing support for Native-led organizations nationwide that occurs on the third Thursday, every May. Organizations, foundations, and individuals are invited to dedicate May to raising awareness of the importance of supporting Native-led nonprofits, culminating in Native Nonprofit Day!
 
Native Ways Federation (NWF) recognizes that Native-led organizations have the solutions to the issues that Native communities are facing. Native-led nonprofits know Native communities and their strengths and how best to help Native people. The systemic funding inequities Native-led organizations face make it more difficult to implement Native-led solutions. Investing in Native-led nonprofits enhances positive change in Native communities. Native Nonprofit Day is an innovative opportunity for donors and foundations to learn about our amazing Native-led nonprofits and contribute to our groundbreaking work.
 
This campaign encourages donors to give to nonprofits directly through our Native Nonprofit List, or through the Native Nonprofit’s direct donate pages and fundraisers. We are not accepting donations meant for other Native-led nonprofits.
 
We are inviting all Native-led nonprofits, foundations, individuals, and other allies to join us and we encourage all Native-led nonprofits to use #NativeNonprofitDay, #GiveNative, and #SupportNativeLed in their fundraising efforts leading up to and on Native Nonprofit Day.
 
And remember, you can join us in this endeavor by creating content to post, tag, and share—and share content from Native Nonprofits that matter to you!
 
For more information and additional resources including campaign resources and graphics, visit: https://www.givenative.org/p/nativenonprofitday.

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