Alaska Seminar:
Private Philanthropy, Indigenous Capacity, and
Environmental Stewardship
A collaborative educational experience for foundations and
Alaska Native grant seekers

September 28-29, 2009
Anchorage, Alaska

Sponsored by the Alaska Conservation Foundation, International Funders for Indigenous Peoples, Oak Foundation, and Native Americans in Philanthropy

Alaska Native communities are impacted by global warming, skyrocketing energy prices, and unsustainable development. This seminar is part of a broader effort to increase support for Alaska Native-led organizations and entities working to sustain their environment and communities.

The seminar will use dialogue, skills sessions, and group collaboration to:

1. Provide grant seekers tools/resources for securing private foundation grants
2. Explore critical environmental health, natural resource management, subsistence, and conservation issues facing Alaska Native communities
3. Familiarize funders with Alaska Native cultures and organizational entities addressing these issues
4. Share successes & challenges in private philanthropy, from funder & grant seeker perspectives
5. Explore strategies to support Alaska Native‐led stewardship and sustainability work
6. Build relationships to support and strengthen the sustainability movement

Seminar Information

Participant Schedule:
Monday, September 28th (9am-5pm) Alaska Native Grant Seekers
Tuesday, September 29th (9am-2pm) Alaska Native Grant Seekers & Foundation Representatives

Location: Alaska Native Heritage Center, Anchorage

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch are provided both days of the training. A traditional foods dinner/sharing will be offered to interested participants the evening of Monday, September 28th.

Travel & Accommodations: Alaska Conservation Foundation will provide travel & accommodation support to all participating grant seekers. More information will be available once participants are selected.

To Participate

Foundation Representatives (Day 2 only): If you are interested in joining Day 2 of the Seminar, please fill out the RSVP form and return to Polly Carr, Alaska Conservation Foundation, by August 21, 2009

Alaska Native Grant Seekers (Day 1 and Day 2): We are no longer accepting applications.

Please direct all questions/concerns to Program Officer Polly Carr.