Your support empowers us to protect Native sovereignty, culture, education, and build capacity. By contributing your time, advocacy, or financial gifts, you invest in impactful programs that create meaningful change for Native Nations. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, or become an ally, every action strengthens our shared vision of a thriving future for the next generations. Explore the many ways you can make a difference today and join us in advancing Native rights, equity, and self-determination!​

Donate

Your donation supports grassroots and national efforts in partnership with Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples to seek solutions and policies that empower self-determination and sovereignty in Native Country. If you would like to donate by mail, please make check payable to Association on American Indian Affairs and mail to 6030 Daybreak Circle, Suite A150-217, Clarksville, MD 21029.

Provide a Charitable Gift in Your Estate Planning

If the work of the Association is meaningful to you and your family, you may provide for the Association with a living legacy in a charitable donation or trust as one of your last wishes. A charitable donation will minimize your taxable estate since charitable donations are exempt from gift taxes. Please contact the Association at [email protected] if you would like to include the Association in your estate planning. 

Our Commitment to Donors

The Association is committed to the highest level of transparency and accountability. We consistently receive top ratings from charity evaluators. 
Charity Navigator
The Association is honored to have a perfect 100% rating from Charity Navigator and to have received a 4-Star rating every year since 2020. This rating designates the Association as an official “Give with Confidence” charity.
Candid Platinum
 In 2024, the Association went from a Gold Seal to the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar), the highest level of recognition offered.

​The Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FEIN is 13-1623902. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 
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The Association makes every effort to share information about our impact in Native Country, as well as the financial position of our organization. Learn more about our Annual Reports and Financials.

Join Us

Anyone can be a part of the Association's Family by becoming a member. As a member you will receive our bi-annual journal that has been published since the 1930s. Members will also receive special "calls for action" and invitations to participate in the governance of the organization. You can vote for members of the Association's Board of Directors and vote for changes to the Association's corporate charter and by-laws. 
​Annual membership $25
Lifetime membership $500

Donate through Payroll Deduction

These programs offer employees the convenience of payroll deduction to support approved charitable organizations. These campaigns ensure that employees can contribute to accountable, fiscally sound charities.

Federal
Combined Federal Campaign CFC Donor Pledging System

State
​California Our Promise 
Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign 
Maryland Charity Campaign
New York State Employees Federated Appeal Pledge
North Carolina State Employees Combined Campaign 
Washington Combined Fund Drive Combined Fund Drive

Purchase an #EverythingBack Shirt to Show Your Support!

$33.99 T-Shirts | $38.99 Long Sleeve T 
​$43.99 Crewneck | $45.99 Hoodie
All funds raised go directly to supporting our programs. 

#EverythingBack is a movement for the healing of Native Nations and their citizens, as well as a healing for all of us as we take accountability in our roles to take care of the Earth, and one another.

This limited-edition shirt was designed by an Ojibwe, Anishinaabe artist to represent our shared values for the environment, diversity, family and community. ​

Subscribe to Our E-newsletter

Stay informed and connected with the Association by subscribing to our e-newsletter! Get the latest updates on our impactful programs, our Red Hoop Talk podcast schedule, upcoming events and Conferences, volunteer and job opportunities, and more—all delivered straight to your inbox. Join us today and be a part of supporting human rights and social justice! Sign up now.
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Additional Ways to Support Our Work

  • Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram to help raise awareness of the Association, the work we do, and issues important to Native Country.
  • Shop online using GoodShop, and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Association.
  • Download the GoodSearch toolbar and with every online search or online purchase, a donation will be made to the Association.
  • Purchase "Working in Indian Country" by Larry Keown, and five percent of the purchase price will be donated to the Association
  • Learn about Native issues. University libraries, bookstores and Native American groups are good sources of information.
  • Help to advocate by educating your friends and family about Native Country. Share resources with them so they can educate others.
The Native Ways Federation (NWF) was founded in 2008 by a group of seven national Native-led nonprofit organizations (including the Association) to activate and expand informed giving to nonprofits in Native Country through donor education and advocacy. 
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NWF’s focus on donor education and advocacy, combined with helping donors understand the ethical environment around giving in Native Country, fills a gap that has historically resulted in bringing more harm than good to Native Peoples 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 Peoples, or shy away from investing at all due to broad public misconceptions and misinformation about Native Peoples.