International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) World Summit on Indigenous Philanthropy, 2014

Submit form by June 15, 2014 to: support@internationalfunders.org

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INDIGENOUS AND NGO ATTENDEE APPLICATION

IFIP World Summit on Indigenous Philanthropy
Weaving a New Path in Indigenous Philanthropy: Challenges and
Opportunities in Changing Times
September 24-26, 2014
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge | New York


International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) is a recognized affinity group of the
Council on Foundations, with a growing network of funders who actively support and
seek to increase funding opportunities for Indigenous Peoples around the world. IFIP
plays a critical role in helping funders better understand and effectively address the
complex and real problems faced by Indigenous Peoples by providing them with
information that allows them to refine and redefine the tools and processes used in
their funding activities. IFIP helps Indigenous leaders and communities gain an active
voice in the philanthropic community, and informs them on the best approaches for
securing much needed resources.

IFIPs one of a kind and biggest conference to date, the World Summit on Indigenous
Philanthropy, will be held in New York City, a place with a high concentration of
foundations, private donors and NGOs that support Indigenous peoples.
The theme of the conference is Weaving a New Path in Indigenous Philanthropy: Challenges
and Opportunities in Changing Times with three tracks: Alternative Models for Social and
Environmental Change, Using Rights-Based Approach to Promote Self-determination, Land
Rights and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and Intergenerational Relations and Culture.
There will be also a special half-day session on Resource Mobilization Hub for Indigenous
Women.

Donors and Indigenous Peoples alike will enjoy this educative and networking event.
Participants will sit in the conference room together, at mixed tables if chosen, in a
setting conductive to sharing and debating, answering each others questions, reflecting
and building wisdom together.

Through a selection process overseen by the Planning Committee, we are inviting a
limited number of Indigenous leaders and NGO representatives to join us for this event.
Please use this form to submit your application.

The Summit will be a venue for information sharing and relationship building with
other Indigenous representatives, NGOs and donors.


International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) World Summit on Indigenous Philanthropy, 2014
Submit form by June 15, 2014 to: support@internationalfunders.org

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Important: In order to maintain an open and welcoming environment for all, we ask that
all participants refrain from approaching donors regarding organizational or project
funding during the conference.


Instructions for completing and returning this form:

1. First, please save this application form on your hard drive as a Word file. It will help us if
the name of the file contains your last name and country (such as <Vargas-Colombia.doc>).
2. Complete the form. As you type your answers in the boxes, they will expand.
3. Return this form by June 15, 2014 as an email attachment to:
support@internationalfunders.org
4. IFIP will confirm receipt of your emailed application within 72 hours.
5. We hope to announce the results of the selection process by the beginning of July.

For Indigenous Applicants: There are limited scholarships for shared lodging and meals
(travel is not included). IFIP will waive the registration fee.

For NGOs: If you are accepted, IFIP requires registration in the amount of $250 for the
conference, a 50% discount. All other costs will not be covered.

Please Note that SPACE IS VERY LIMITED, and we will only be able to accept a total of 20
applicants. We will use a matrix system that will ensure participation of different
geographic locations, gender, issues and type of organization to have an equal
representation.



International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) World Summit on Indigenous Philanthropy, 2014
Submit form by June 15, 2014 to: support@internationalfunders.org

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1. Personal information
Name

First and Middle Last
Indigenous Group
affiliated with :
Position:

Organization you
represent:

Address of
organization:

Country
Mailing address
(if different from
above):

(provide best way
to contact you)
Telephone:
Email:
Website:
Facebook:

2. How did you hear about our event?

3. Type of organization
What kind of organization will you be representing (eg. NGO active in a specific country, NGO with
international programs, a community-based organization, tribal community)?


4. Present position
Please answer each question in 50 words or less:

4.1. Describe your organizations core focus area.






International Funders for Indigenous Peoples (IFIP) World Summit on Indigenous Philanthropy, 2014
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4.2. Your role in your organization and the length of time you have been in this position


4.3. Describe your organizations goals, activities, size, and the number of other staff members and/or
volunteers. If you are not with an organization, describe your community, its size, community
activities and goals as they relate to this conference.


4.4. How do you feel you can contribute to this conference? What do you hope to learn and take back
to your organization and/or community?


5. Additional Information
Do you have a valid passport Yes: No:
Country/Citizenship:
Passport #