Native Ways Federation, founded by 7 national Native-led nonprofits, works to activate informed giving to nonprofits in Indian Country through donor education and advocacy. By uniting and elevating Native-led organizations, Native Ways Federation works to promote accountability to Indigenous people, issues, and organizations toward influencing more equitable philanthropy, and strengthening the Native nonprofit sector.


Our 7 founding member organizations are: First Nations Development Institute, National Indian Child Welfare Association, Running Strong for American Indian Youth, Association on American Indian Affairs, American Indian Science and Engineering Society, American Indian College Fund, and Native American Rights Fund.