The Native Nonprofit List
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Native Ways Federation
Our mission is to activate and expand informed giving to Native-led nonprofits in Indian Country through donor education and advocacy. We envision a thriving Native-led nonprofit sector, championing a diverse community rooted in Indigenous values and ways of being.
About Us
The Native Ways Federation (NWF) was founded in 2008 by national Native-led nonprofit organizations:
NWF’s focus on donor education and advocacy, combined with helping donors understand the ethical environment around giving in Indian Country, fills a gap that has historically resulted in bringing more harm than good to Native people and communities as well as to the nonprofits who serve them. While well intentioned, all too often, uninformed donors invest in organizations that do not act in the best interest of Native people, or shy away from investing at all due to broad public misconceptions and misinformation about Native people and communities.
Below are a few key ways you can join us in changing the tide of giving in support of Native-led nonprofits:
Giving Days
In 2021, Native Ways Federation launched two giving days focused on supporting Native-led nonprofits. We provide resources for organizations and supporters to uplift Native-led nonprofits, including social media content, messaging, virtual workshops, and more. Join us for #GiveNative on Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024 and on Native Nonprofit Day on Friday, May 16, 2025.
On Our Terms Report
In 2024, we published On Our Terms: Supporting a Thriving Native Nonprofit Sector to share the experiences, visions, and solutions of Native leaders in nonprofits and philanthropy. By advocating for the needs prioritized by Native communities, and by increasing long-term flexible funding to Native-led entities, philanthropy can help Native nations and people to fully achieve their dreams and thrive on their own terms. Read the report today!
Native Nonprofit List
Native-led organizations have the solutions to the issues that Native communities are facing. They know Native communities and their strengths and how best to help Native people. We are thrilled to host this resource highlighting Native-led organizations who are working across issue areas throughout Indian Country. Find an organization to support today!
Training for Philanthropy
Are you a foundation or philanthropy serving organization that is looking to support or to improve your support of Native-led nonprofits? Are you looking to change the tide of giving towards equality, equity, and justice for Native communities? Learn more about our Native Nations and Communities 101 training that helps teams better understand and support Native nations, communities, and nonprofits.
In The News
DAF Day With Native Nonprofits
On October 10th, 2024, Native Ways Federation is joining people and organizations from all over the country for the first-ever DAF Day: a new kind of giving day that reframes how donor advised funds are used and who uses them. We are pleased to be featured on their...
NWF Attends U.S. Community Leadership Gathering
Learn more about NWF’s experience at GivingTuesday’s U.S. Community Leadership Gathering in Indianapolis, Indiana!
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission is to activate and expand informed giving to Native-led nonprofits in Indian Country through donor education and advocacy. We Envision a thriving Native-led nonprofit sector, championing a diverse community rooted in Indigenous values and ways of being.