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5 Things You Need to Know this Week
Heads up—something big is coming your way
Monday, July 28, 2025
Source: NAFOA

1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Strengthening Tribal Operations through Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning
Thursday, July 31, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Join the NAFOA Institute with Moss Adams x Baker Tilly for a webinar addressing risk assessment and contingency planning for Tribal organizations.

As Tribal organizations face growing uncertainties in federal funding and operations, effective risk assessment and contingency planning are critical to sustaining mission-driven work. This webinar covers best practices for identifying key risks and developing strategic contingency plans to ensure operational continuity and resilience in the face of evolving challenges.

Who should register?

  • Tribal Leaders
  • Tribal Finance Officers
  • Grant and Program Managers

Register to Join on July 31

2. CONFERENCE:
Let’s Get Social! Karaoke, Bowling, and More at the #NAFOAFall25 Closing Reception
Get social with us at the #NAFOAFall25 Closing Reception — a night of celebration, connection, and fun at Punch Bowl Social!

Join fellow attendees for an evening filled with karaoke, bowling, classic arcade games, snacks, and signature drinks — the perfect way to cap off an inspiring week. Whether you’re hitting the high notes or the lanes, there’s something for everyone.

Punch Bowl Social is just a short walk from the Hilton Portland Downtown.

Need a lift? We’ve got you covered with Lyft codes available for those in need of transportation. The event is included with your conference registration, but pre-registration is required.

Register for the Conference

Visit the Conference Site

3. COMMUNITY RESOURCE:
Native Financial Cents: Supporting Financial Capability for Native Americans Curriculum
In partnership with the Wells Fargo Foundation, AISES developed Native Financial Cents: Supporting Financial Capability for Native Americans Curriculum (NFC) to engage Native communities in supporting financial education for youth and young adults.

Financial education is a critical component of workforce development, ensuring students and professionals can persist and thrive in their educational and professional endeavors while successfully managing personal finances.

Financial skill development helps students and early career professionals to advance more quickly both personally and professionally. Additionally, this financial knowledge will extend beyond personal finances to positively impact workplaces and communities, given that the financial principles learned are not exclusive to individual use, ultimately having a ripple effect throughout Indian Country.

Source: AISES/Native Financial Cents Learn More

4. WEBINAR:
Energy Incentives Under OBBBA: What Public Sector & Tribal Leaders Need to Know
Tuesday, July 29, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has reshaped the landscape of clean energy tax credits — and the changes are already in motion. For state and local governments and Tribal entities, this means reviewing your strategy to meet tighter deadlines, and increased complexity.

Join this live webinar designed specifically for finance and tax leaders in the public and Tribal sectors. MGO National Credits and Incentives Leader, Danielle Bradley will discuss:

  • Key updates to energy tax credits under OBBA
  • Real-world case studies
  • Upcoming deadlines and compliance considerations
  • Q&A to get your questions answered

Source: MGO CPA Register to Join on July 29th

5. JOB OPPORTUNITY:
Request for Proposals: Investment Manager, Nez Perce Tribe
The Nez Perce Tribe invites all qualified professional firms to submit proposals to serve as trustee and/or investment manager for the Snake River Basin Adjudication Settlement Funds.

The Proposer will provide assistance to the Tribe in managing and investing the Tribe’s SRBA Settlement Funds. This will include the management of fund assets in accordance with the investment policy.

The initial term of this contract will be five years, and it may be renewable every five years thereafter upon agreement of the parties. Proposals are due by August 28, 2025 (4:30 p.m. PST).

Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org/jobs