Strategy    
Together, we …

• Identify and analyze issues, strategies and institutions relevant to your
  grantmaking.
• Perform due diligence on tax status, regulatory compliance, fiscal
  soundness and effective governance.
• Present strategies and programs in formats that support your
  decision-making process.
• Build collaborative giving vehicles with like-minded partners.
• Manage programs to ensure transparency, effectiveness, compliance
  and accountability.
• Accurately represent your philanthropic goals and programs among other
  donors, nonprofits and the media.
• Evaluate and document your program outcomes and impact.


Management    
At First Nations, we …

• Manage communications with grantees and among board members.
• Schedule meetings, site visits and donor education opportunities.
• Conduct field and strategic positioning research.
• Evaluate funded proposals and recommend appropriate donor action.
• Plan, handle logistics and facilitate board meetings.
• Field inquiries from grant seekers.
• Design and issue requests for proposals and program guidelines.
• Analyze proposals, conduct due diligence and recommend awards.
• Develop and staff panels, juries, and advisory boards.
• Provide applicant outreach and technical assistance.
• Produce grant award letters, and obtain grantee agreements outlining award payments.
• Monitor grant reporting requirements.
• Collect reporting data and conduct cluster evaluations.
• Maintain business records, files and documentation.
• Coordinate administrative tasks with accountants, attorneys and other advisors.
• Provide electronic record-keeping for all your grantmaking.

If you would like more information about our philanthropic services, contact Sarah EchoHawk, executive vice president, at 303.774.7836 or via email at sechohawk@firstnations.org.