Discover how grants fuel nonprofit growth and community impact. Learn how Coppertop Consulting helps organizations secure funding and manage grants with integrity.

As AI technology accelerates, tribal nations face both unprecedented opportunities and urgent risks. This post explores the importance of digital sovereignty for Indigenous communities and offers a path forward rooted in cultural values, policy development, and self-determination.

Each year, National Missing Children’s Day calls attention to the thousands of youth who go missing—and the collective responsibility we share to bring them home. For tribal nations, nonprofits, and government contractors, this is a time to examine how we’re addressing child safety through prevention, coordination, and culturally grounded support.

Learn how to respectfully work with Tribal Council as a tribal nonprofit, why their leadership matters, and how aligning your work with theirs can strengthen your impact and honor sovereignty.

Non-Native consulting firms often overcharge tribal clients while underpaying Indigenous professionals, exploiting both communities and consultants alike. This article exposes the systemic issues behind this unfair dynamic and advocates for Native-led consulting that respects tribal sovereignty, culture, and economic empowerment. Learn how tribal governments can protect their interests by asking the right questions before hiring consultants.

Sovereignty isn’t separate from strategic planning—it’s the heart of it. Learn how tribal values like collective leadership and cultural continuity strengthen program planning and set Native nonprofits up for long-term success.

Capacity building isn’t just a trendy term—it’s the foundation of strong, sustainable tribal nonprofits. In this post, we explore what real capacity building looks like in Indian Country, from staffing and budgeting to data sovereignty and culturally grounded planning. Whether you're a new program or a seasoned organization, these strategies are for those who want to build something that lasts.

Celebrate Native Nonprofit Day on May 16th and explore how Coppertop Consulting empowers tribal nonprofits with grant writing, strategy, and sustainable growth.