Transformative Philanthropy in Native American Communities

This discussion will explore sustainable investments in Native communities, Native Nations, and Tribal-led programs. It will highlight transformative initiatives led by Native Americans in Philanthropy and the Bush Foundation. Panelists will discuss their process of grantmaking based on extensive contextual research, listening to and centering grantee voices, and bringing to bear specialized knowledge of colonialism, history, and ongoing settler colonialism to help understand the significance of the proposed project.  Participants will gain a greater understanding of how to approach investments in Native communities and ideas for funder collaboration opportunities.