KAHAWI • page was launched to share opportunities, news, funding announcements & philanthropy resources that support various capacity building areas of Nonprofits and Tribal Departments focused on Native children, youth and K-16 Indian educatio She founded Kaha:wi Today in 2009 to serve Non-Profits, Tribal Nations and philanthropic groups with capacity building services through a range of
organization development and consulting services to directly support the education, health and development needs of urban, rural and reservation children, youth, young adults and families. Typical Clients & Projects
Native youth serving non-profits, tribal education departments, indigenous language, after-school and sports league programs have benefited from services provided by Kaha:wi Today. All clients continue to draw on the expertise and resources for continued success within their organization, communities or tribal departments serving children, youth and families. Experience covers a range of disciplines from Native American youth development, health and education, wellness, language revitalization, recreational sports, performing arts, creative writing to cultural pedagogy, tutoring and resource development. Professional Services & Products
Expert services are provided for nonprofits, tribes and education entities seeking support in grant research, proposal writing, budgets, project design, and program and systems evaluation. Further services include conducting grant management and reporting, fundraising and events, training and strategic planning facilitation, community assessments and surveys, and various staff/board/youth training. Consulting Services
Kaha:wi Today’s services and approach to working with clients is to empower, coach, and guide clients to achieve success with their professional needs and organizational goals. Organizational plans are designed to meet goals, needs, schedules, culture, and budget. Quality and integrity are a priority in every aspect of working with clients. Free Services & Blog Topics
An expression of support is offered through free resource sharing. By following the Kaha:wi Today Blog and pages, those interested can find: grant funding opportunities, events, announcements and other information relevant to advocating and supporting Native youth and the people who serve them. These resources can be found on Kaha:wi Today's page, web-blog, and by joining the private group, Native Youth Advocates Network. Another option is to follow the hashtag #InspiringNativeYouth to see posts about news, events and stories about Native youth today. Volunteer Services
Volunteer experience includes photography documentation, Native youth sports coaching, youth and mentor training facilitation, and education workshops on grant writing, IRS section 7871, and fundraising events. See web-blog for more information or to connect with your questions.
