{"id":38095,"date":"2024-07-01T10:14:51","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T14:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=38095"},"modified":"2024-07-01T11:51:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T15:51:18","slug":"nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-151","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/07\/01\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-151\/","title":{"rendered":"NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week"},"content":{"rendered":" <a href=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/07\/01\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-151\/nafoa-148\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-38098\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"548\" data-attachment-id=\"38098\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/07\/01\/nafoa-5-things-you-need-to-know-this-week-151\/nafoa-148\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01\/NAFOA.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,548\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-title=\"NAFOA\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Registration is now open for our upcoming Fall Conference! We are pleased to announce that the Sycuan Tribe will be the host tribe for this event. Check out our &lt;a href=http:\/\/nafoa.org\/conference&gt;conference artwork&lt;\/a&gt; featuring this photograph by Ania Rzepko, taken at the 2023 Sycuan Annual Powwow. Photo courtesy &lt;a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-07012024?e=15e6efc718&gt;NAFOA&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01\/NAFOA.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01\/NAFOA.jpg\" alt=\"NAFOA\" class=\"size-full wp-image-38098\" \/><\/a> <figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">Registration is now open for our upcoming Fall Conference! We are pleased to announce that the Sycuan Tribe will be the host tribe for this event. Check out our <a href=http:\/\/nafoa.org\/conference>conference artwork<\/a> featuring this photograph by Ania Rzepko, taken at the 2023 Sycuan Annual Powwow. Photo courtesy <a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/nafoa\/newsletter-07012024?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\">Get Some Summer Savings with NAFOA! Read Ahead!<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Monday, July 1, 2024<\/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. CONFERENCE:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">REGISTRATION IS OPEN #NAFOAFALL24<\/div>\r\nRegistration is officially open for NAFOA&#8217;s 2024 Fall Finance &#038; Tribal Economies Conference to be held September 23-24, 2024 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, California.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nOur 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&#8217;t wait to see you in San Diego!\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/cvent.me\/NEVD18\" role=\"button\">Register for the Conference<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nafoa.org\/conference\" role=\"button\">Visit the Conference Site<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>2. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: <\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">FALL SESSION &#8211; GRANTS MANAGEMENT FOR TRIBAL ENTITIES<\/div>\r\n<strong>Fall Program Dates: August 21, 2024 to October 9, 2024<\/strong>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe Grants Management for Tribal Entities online course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practices, and strategies required to effectively manage grants within tribal communities. Offered virtually, this course equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of grant acquisition, administration, compliance, and reporting in a tribal context.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThis course is offered through the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nGrants Management for Tribal Entities is designed to be most helpful for:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Tribal leaders and council members<\/li>\r\n<li>Tribal administrators and program managers<\/li>\r\n<li>Grant coordinators within tribal organizations<\/li>\r\n<li>Individuals interested in developing skills for effective grant management within tribal contexts<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<strong>Save 50% on Enrollment<\/strong><BR>\r\nLimited 50% off discount codes are available for the Spring\/Summer session. Survey completion is required. Please email Jaycee Salling, Program Specialist, at jaycee@nafoa.org for the survey link. Course Registrations with discount codes are first come, first served.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/continuinged.unm.edu\/course\/96378&amp;showInternal=true\" role=\"button\">Register<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>3. FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">USDA SEEKS APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS TO FUND COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES<\/div>\r\nProgram Application Period:\r\nPaper application deadline: July 15, 2024\r\nElectronic application deadline: July 10, 2024\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is making up to $5 million in grants available under the Rural Community Development Initiative program. The program provides funding to organizations that provide financial and technical assistance for housing, community facilities, or community and economic development projects. Eligible applicants include public (including Tribal) organizations, nonprofit organizations, and qualified private organizations. \r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/programs-services\/community-facilities\/rural-community-development-initiative-grants\" role=\"button\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>4. IN THE NAFOA NAVIGATOR:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">FAQ: HOW FINANCE TRANSFORMATION CAN BENEFIT TRIBES<\/div>\r\nBy Amy Ahyo, Director, Strategy &#038; Operations Consulting Services, Moss Adams\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nSolving common financial system hurdles, like managing timely financial reporting, meeting budgeting requirements, and helping overburdened accounting departments work effectively are common challenges for Tribes. Other obstacles include outdated, paper-based processes or inefficient technology practices that hinder organizational growth and agility, as well as a tight labor market and preferential in-Tribe hiring practices that keep Tribal accounting departments understaffed. Finance transformation is a strategic approach to structuring financial systems that can help Tribes address these foundational issues and improve their financial infrastructure.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/nafoa\/image\/upload\/v1713484760\/Navigator_Spring_2024_Final_DIG.pdf\" role=\"button\">Continue Reading (pgs. 153-155)<\/a>\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\"><em>5. JOBS:<\/em><\/div>\r\n<div class=\"h5-responsive sub\">SENIOR CONTROLLER, HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE<\/div>\r\nThe Controller oversees the accounting and financial reporting functions of the organization and should have a strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting, as well as current GASB statements.  The Controller is responsible for the integrity and completeness of the financial statements, ensuring that the individual financial transactions are timely and accurately entered.   \r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThe Controller is part of the Financial Services Division of the primary government.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nThis position serves under the direction of the Executive Financial Director of the Financial Services Division. It requires the ability to interface with various members of the Division, tribal leadership, the accounting team, and all operational divisions of the primary government. Individuals must possess the ability to work and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the work.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-block\" href=\"https:\/\/nafoa.org\/job\/habematolel-pomo-of-upper-lake-upper-lake-california-full-time-senior-controller\/\" role=\"button\">Learn More &amp; Apply at nafoa.org\/jobs<\/a>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Enjoy some summer savings for a tribal grant management course, courtesy NAFOA.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38098,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[38,121,454,3960,138,36,556],"class_list":["post-38095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national","tag-california","tag-employment","tag-grants","tag-habematolel-pomo","tag-meetings","tag-nafoa","tag-usda","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-9Ur","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01\/NAFOA.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38095","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=38095"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38095\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":38102,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38095\/revisions\/38102"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}