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Announcing...
Alaska Seminar: Private Philanthropy, Indigenous Capacity, and Environmental Stewardship
A collaborative educational experience for foundations and Alaska Native grant seekers

September 28-29, 2009 / Anchorage, Alaska
Sponsored by the Alaska Conservation Foundation, International Funders for Indigenous Peoples, Oak Foundation, and Native Americans in Philanthropy
Alaska Native communities are impacted by global warming, skyrocketing energy prices, and unsustainable development. This seminar is part of a broader effort to increase support for Alaska Native-led organizations and entities working to sustain their environment and communities. Read more about this important event here www.alaskaconservation.org  

Foundation Representatives (Day 2 only): If you are interested in joining Day 2 of the Seminar, please RSVP interest to Polly Carr at Alaska Conservation Foundation.

Alaska Native grant seekers (Day 1 and Day 2): If you would like to apply to participate in the Seminar (Day 1 and Day 2), please fill out the application and return by August 1, 2009.

Alaska Native Grant Seekers (Day 1 and Day 2): apply by August 1, 2009.
Applications available at www.alaskaconservation.org or email pcarr@alaskaconservation.org
*Accepted participants will receive travel, accommodations, and meal coverage during the Seminar

Foundation Representatives (Day 2 only): RSVP interest by August 1, 2009 to pcarr@alaskaconservation.org

Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation
Named 2008 IFIP Award Recipient

Lt to Rt, James Stauch, Program Manager at Gordon Foundation, Patrick  Johnston, President and CEO of Gordon Foundation, Evelyn Arce-White of IFIP and Theresa Fay Bustillos, Chair of IFIP and Director of Levi Strauss Foundation

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CONFERENCES

Photos from IFIP's 7th Annual Conference"

Photos by Angela Sevin

Photos from the conference Joint IFIP/EGA/NMCF reception

Photos by Don Usner
Courtesy of New Mexico Community Foundation

Mexico and
Central American Regional Convening
January 18-19, 2008

Regional Convening Photo Galleries:

JANUARY 18, 2008

JANUARY 19, 2008

Member Photos:

GALLERY 1
(Angela Sevin)