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5 Things You Need to Know this Week

Last call today for #NAFOA2024 Session Proposals!

Monday, January 22, 2024

Source: NAFOA

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1. #NAFOA2024:

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 42ND ANNUAL NAFOA CONFERENCE

Registration is officially open for NAFOA’s 42nd Annual Conference to be held April 29-30, 2024 at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hotel in Hollywood, Florida.

Our conference brings tribal, state, federal, and industry partners together in one educational forum to discuss important economic issues facing Indian Country. Register today to take advantage of great networking and informative educational sessions. We can’t wait to see you at the Seminole Hard Rock!

📢 Registration is now OPEN for NAFOA's 42nd Annual Conference on April 29-30, 2024, at Seminole Hard Rock Casino Hotel in Hollywood, FL. Register now for a chance to network, learn, and contribute to the growth of tribal economies.https://t.co/TvQxCMVAhH pic.twitter.com/yeiMifXPNl
— NAFOA (@nafoaorg) January 17, 2024

2. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP:

DEADLINE EXTENDED: LEADING PEOPLE AND INVESTING TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

Deadline: Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Alaska Standard Time

In partnership with Harvard Business School (HBS) Executive Education, the Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities program is a unique Executive Education opportunity for indigenous leaders in North America. Bringing together esteemed HBS faculty, expert Native guest speakers, and participants from Native nations in Canada and the United States, this four-day program offers a transformative experience on the HBS campus.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Finance professionals, including chief financial officers, executive officers, senior financial managers, and senior accounting staff with experience working in or with a tribal nation or Native organization.

Learn More and Apply

3. FOR ENTREPRENEURS:

INDIAN BUSINESS INCUBATORS: FROM START TO FINISH, ANALYZING TRIBAL BUSINESS

The Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), Division of Economic Development (DED) invites you to a webinar on Tuesday, February 6 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. EST titled, “Indian Business Incubators: From Start to Finish, Analyzing Tribal Business.” Join industry experts for a discussion on best practices and strategies for Tribal business development, entrepreneurship, as well as incubation planning and preparation.

Source: Office of Indian Economic Development, Department of the Interior Register for the Webinar

4. COMMUNITY:

TAX ASSISTANCE RESOURCES FOR INDIAN COUNTRY

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides information to help taxpayers located in or near Indian County prepare their individual income tax returns.

Taxpayers can visit VITA Sites Serving Indian Country to find a listing of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance locations serving Indian country by state. Volunteer Tax Assistance Resources for Indian Country includes information about several free programs the IRS provides to help taxpayers prepare their individual tax returns, including the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and IRS Free File.

IRS trained volunteers familiar with tax issues affecting Indian tribal members generally staff these sites.

Source: Internal Revenue Service Find a VITA Site

5. JOBS:

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS FOR TRIBAL GRANTS MANAGEMENT RESOURCE LIBRARY

NAFOA is seeking proposals from practitioners in the field of tribal grants management to join our mission of growing the free video resource library Foundations of Grants Management for Tribes. Experienced professionals with expertise in grants management, including proposal writing, budgeting, reporting, and compliance, are encouraged to submit content proposals.

NAFOA’s short-form training focuses on introductory topics to help strengthen grant reporting. The self-guided format includes pre-recorded lectures and culturally competent discussions with learning objectives designed to support those serving tribal communities.

Deliverables:

Video lessons between 10 minutes (minimum) to 22 minutes (maximum)

Final videos must meet a minimum resolution of 360p and feature clear, uninterrupted sound. Zoom-recorded videos are acceptable for submission. Closed captioning is preferred but not required.

Content creators are also responsible for providing 3 to 5 comprehension questions for each video option.

Compensation: $75.00 per video minute with a minimum 3-year license fee of $100.00 per year. For example, the total compensation for a ten-minute video is $750.00, and $300.00 for the license fee.

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