{"id":177287,"date":"2025-07-28T09:30:16","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T14:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=177287"},"modified":"2025-07-28T12:24:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:24:12","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-july-28-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2025\/07\/28\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-july-28-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (July 28, 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2025\/07\/28\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-july-28-2025\/nafoa-192\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-177290\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-attachment-id=\"177290\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2025\/07\/28\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-july-28-2025\/nafoa-192\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28\/nafoa.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,900\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"NAFOA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The NAFOA team spent a memorable day in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for their Summer staff retreat, which was filled with connection, collaboration, and future-focused planning. A lively game of Family Feud and birthday celebrations brought laughter and focus as we set our sights on the important work ahead. Photo courtesy &lt;a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-07282025?e=15e6efc718&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28\/nafoa.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28\/nafoa.jpg\" alt=\"NAFOA\"   class=\"size-full wp-image-177290\" \/><\/a> <figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">The NAFOA team spent a memorable day in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for their Summer staff retreat, which was filled with connection, collaboration, and future-focused planning. A lively game of Family Feud and birthday celebrations brought laughter and focus as we set our sights on the important work ahead. Photo courtesy <a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-07282025?e=15e6efc718>NAFOA<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">5 Things You Need to Know this Week<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Heads up\u2014something big is coming your way<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, July 28, 2025<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source\">Source: NAFOA<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source-links\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\">nafoa.org<\/a><\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Strengthening Tribal Operations through Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning<\/div>\r\nThursday, July 31, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern Time\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nJoin the NAFOA Institute with Moss Adams x Baker Tilly for a webinar addressing risk assessment and contingency planning for Tribal organizations.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nAs 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.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nWho should register? <p><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Tribal Leaders<\/li>\r\n<li>Tribal Finance Officers<\/li>\r\n<li>Grant and Program Managers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/4717508814050\/WN_klzjQXhlTyeGATRdapnpLQ\" role=\"button\">Register to Join on July 31<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>2. CONFERENCE:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Let\u2019s Get Social! Karaoke, Bowling, and More at the #NAFOAFall25 Closing Reception<\/div>\r\nGet social with us at the #NAFOAFall25 Closing Reception \u2014 a night of celebration, connection, and fun at <a href=\"https:\/\/punchbowlsocial.com\/location\/portland\">Punch Bowl Social<\/a>!\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nJoin fellow attendees for an evening filled with karaoke, bowling, classic arcade games, snacks, and signature drinks \u2014 the perfect way to cap off an inspiring week. Whether you&#8217;re hitting the high notes or the lanes, there&#8217;s something for everyone.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nPunch Bowl Social is just a short walk from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/pdxphhh-hilton-portland-downtown\/\">Hilton Portland Downtown<\/a>.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nNeed a lift? We&#8217;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. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"\" role=\"button\">Register for the Conference<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/conference\/\" role=\"button\">Visit the Conference Site<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>3. COMMUNITY RESOURCE:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Native Financial Cents: Supporting Financial Capability for Native Americans Curriculum<\/div>\r\nIn 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.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nFinancial 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.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nFinancial 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.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSource: AISES\/Native Financial Cents\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nfc.aises.org\/about\/introduction\" role=\"button\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>4. WEBINAR:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Energy Incentives Under OBBBA: What Public Sector &#038; Tribal Leaders Need to Know<\/div>\r\nTuesday, July 29, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has reshaped the landscape of clean energy tax credits \u2014 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.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nJoin 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:\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li> Key updates to energy tax credits under OBBA<\/li>\r\n<li>   Real-world case studies<\/li>\r\n<li>    Upcoming deadlines and compliance considerations<\/li>\r\n<li>    Q&#038;A to get your questions answered<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSource: MGO CPA\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/mgo-services.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_9z8l3SDnRySfXlaZbeg-aQ#\/registration\" role=\"button\">Register to Join on July 29th<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><EM>5. JOB OPPORTUNITY:<\/EM><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">Request for Proposals: Investment Manager, Nez Perce Tribe<\/div>\r\nThe 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.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe Proposer will provide assistance to the Tribe in managing and investing the Tribe&#8217;s SRBA Settlement Funds. This will include the management of fund assets in accordance with the investment policy. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe 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).\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/nez-perce-tribe-lapwai-idaho-request-for-proposals-investment-manager\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More & Apply at nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Heads up &#8212; something big is coming your way from NAFOA.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":177290,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,18,20,1],"tags":[2754,284,894,138,36,1851,63,499,102],"class_list":["post-177287","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-education","category-indian-trust","category-national","tag-aises","tag-energy","tag-idaho","tag-meetings","tag-nafoa","tag-nez-perce","tag-oregon","tag-taxation","tag-youth","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28\/nafoa.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-K7t","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177287","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177287"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177287\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":177295,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177287\/revisions\/177295"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/177290"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177287"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177287"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177287"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}