Native Americans in Philanthropy
Louis T. Delgado
Distinguished Grantmaker Award
Native Americans in Philanthropy was founded in 1990 as a national nonprofit membership
organization whose mission is to engage Native and non-Native peoples in understanding and
advancing the role of philanthropy through practices that support Native values for current and future
generations.
The Louis T. Delgado Distinquished Grantmaker Award was established in honor of Board Member
emeritus Louis T. Delgado. Mr. Delgado currently serves as an independent consultant to foundations
and nonprofit organizations. The Award was established in recognition of the tenacity and power that
Mr. Delgado has brought to the field of philanthropy and his commitment to bridging knowledge
between philanthropy and Native communities.
Past recipients include:
Louis T. Delgado
Buffy Sainte-Marie
Dagmar Thorpe
Faith Smith
Valorie Johnson
Roy Huhndorf
Rebecca Adamson
Barbara Poley and Loris Taylor
Lucille Echohawk
Susan Jenkins
Joel Neimeyer
Jo-Anne Stately
Antone Minthorn
Lori Pourier
Native Americans in Philanthropy invites nominations for the
Louis T. Delgado Distinguished Grantmaker Award
The essence of Native cultures is manifested through acts of giving. As an expression of their cultures
and in honoring the principle of generosity, Native peoples give to honor, celebrate, and show their
responsibility towards family members, friends and community. The nominee for the Louis T.
Delgado Distinguished Grantmaker Award must fulfill the criteria of understanding and
advancing the role of philanthropy between Native communities and mainstream philanthropy.
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Louis T. Delgado
Distinguished Grantmaker Award
Year 2014
Criteria for the Nominee:
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Native American individuals, tribe, foundations, or non-profit organization;
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Works toward the enhancement of Native communities;
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Cultivates an understanding between Native communities and mainstream philanthropy;
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Works to foster, facilitate and provide professional development in Native communities; and
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Encourages and facilitates philanthropic investment in Native communities.
NOMINATOR QUESTIONS
Please type your response to the following questions on separate sheets of paper. Much weight is put
on your nomination. Submit a complete, in-depth nomination.
1. Why have you chosen to nominate this person/institution for the Louis T. Delgado
Distinguished Grantmaker Award? How does the nominee fulfill the criteria for selection?
(Maximum words 400)
2. What is the nominee’s role in philanthropy and how has this enhanced the Native community?
(Maximum words 250)
3. What has the nominee accomplished that made them stand out in the field of philanthropy?
(Maximum words 250)
Further Information:
Nominee Bio – provide a brief biography of the nominee (200 words or less)
Provide 2 letters of reference on behalf of the nominee. Address the following:
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How long have you known the nominee, and in what capacity?
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Examples of how you see the nominee cultivating an understanding between Native
communities and mainstream philanthropy.
Nominations are not accepted without completed forms, answers, bio and references. A scored
ranking process (1-100) is used to evaluate the nominees. Past awardees, close affiliates of Louis
Delgado and Ingrid Washinawatok, and Board members review nominations. The Board of
Directors ratifies final approval of selected awardees. Awards are presented at the Annual Meeting
of Native Americans in Philanthropy. In addition, a monetary contribution is made to the
organization of the awardees choice.
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Louis T. Delgado
Distinguished Grantmaker Award
Year 2014
Nomination Form
Nominees Name _________________________________________________________
Tribal Affiliation ____________________________________________________
Philanthropic/Organizational Affiliation ___________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
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Telephone ____________________________ Fax _______________________________
Email _________________________________________________________________
I believe the nominee possesses the criteria established by Native Americans in Philanthropy for the
Louis T. Delgado Distinguished Grantmaker Award.
Nominator Signature
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Nominator Name _________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
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Telephone ______________________________ Fax _____________________________
Email _________________________________________________________________
Deadline May 9, 2014
(Nominations will not be accepted without all completed Nominations Forms.)
Mail complete nominations forms c/o:
Jennifer Fairbanks, Membership Associate
Native Americans in Philanthropy
2801 21st Ave. South, Suite 132 D
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Fax to: 612-879-0613 attn. Jennifer Fairbanks
Email: [email protected]