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The American Indian College Fund

Who We Are

The American Indian College Fund has been the nation’s largest charity supporting Native higher education for 35 years. The College Fund believes “Education is the answer” and provided $20.5 million in scholarships and other direct student support for access to a higher education that is steeped in Native culture and values to American Indian students in 2023-24. 

Since its founding in 1989 the College Fund has provided more than $349 million in scholarships, programs, community, and tribal college support. The College Fund also supports a variety of programs at the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities, which are located on or near Indian reservations, ensuring students have the tools to graduate and succeed in their careers. 

The College Fund consistently receives top ratings from independent charity evaluators. It earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, a Gold Seal of Transparency from Guidestar, and the “Best in America Seal of Excellence” from the Independent Charities of America. The College Fund was also named as one of the nation’s top 100 charities to the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance. For more information about the American Indian College Fund, please visit www.collegefund.org. 

Our Mission

The American Indian College Fund invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities.

Our Vision

The vision of the American Indian College Fund is for healthy, self-sufficient, and educated American Indian and Alaska Native people.

Dec 02, 2025
Full time
TCU Financial Liaison
$55,000 - $75,000 yearly
The American Indian College Fund Hybrid (Denver, CO, USA)
The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) strives to positively impact the lives of Native Americans by supporting their higher education and career objectives. College Fund team members believe education is the answer and collectively we raise funds, provide scholarships, and holistically support students in achieving their goals. Programming, research, and enhancing the capacities of tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are also integral elements of our mission. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the College Fund currently employs over 90 team members. Our operations include student success services, TCU capacity building, research and evaluation, public awareness, and fundraising. We annually serve over 4,000 students and 34 TCUs across the United States. The Financial Liaison supports TCUs with grant budget development, management, and reporting for American Indian College Fund grants, as well as College Fund staff in donor-funded program grants. They serve as a...