NATIVE ACTION NETWORK

What NATIVE ACTION NETWORK does

Native Action Network (NAN) is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 that promotes Native women's full representation, participation, and leadership in local, state, tribal, and national affairs. Over 25 years, the organization has mobilized generations of Native leaders through a portfolio of community-led programs, including the Advocacy Boot Camp (a political leadership training program that has graduated cohorts of 14-22 women from 14+ to 17+ tribes), the Young Native Women's Leadership Academy (a multi-day training for Native women ages 18-25), the Native Nonprofit Learning Network (run in partnership with the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State), and the annual Native Women's Leadership Forum with its Enduring Spirit Honoring Luncheon.

The organization's underlying "technology" is the program curriculum and the community relationships built through 25 years of convening — not software. Distribution is event- and venue-driven, relying on in-person retreats at tribal casinos (Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Muckleshoot, Legends, 12 Tribes Omak), IslandWood, and colleges, supplemented by Zoom for the Native Nonprofit Learning Series. Marketing channels are community-centered: an email newsletter, Instagram/Facebook/Twitter, earned media coverage (Indian Country Today, Underscore, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation), and the website (nativeactionnetwork.org).

NAN's business model is donation- and grant-driven rather than commercial. Revenue streams include charitable contributions (via a Network for Good portal), nominal program fees (a $250 nonrefundable fee for selected Advocacy Boot Camp applicants, $10 self-defense workshops), ticketed fundraising events (the annual Silver and Sequins Gala, plus the upcoming Kickin' It Indi-City Festival tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup), and partnership funding (notably from the Washington Secretary of State for the Native Nonprofit Learning Series). Programs are heavily subsidized — NAN covers lodging, meals, materials, and staff costs for most cohort participants. The organization operates with a small staff of approximately 13 employees from a headquarters at 300 Lenora Street, Suite 151, Seattle, WA, and is governed independently as a nonprofit with no parent company or subsidiaries.

Name

NATIVE ACTION NETWORK

Legal name

Native Action Network

Website

https://nativeactionnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Native Action Network is a Seattle-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 that promotes Native women's leadership and political representation through cohort-based advocacy training, a Native Nonprofit Learning Network, youth leadership academies, and community events across Washington State.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Native Action Network relies on charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. The organization accepts donations through its Network for Good portal and encourages recurring contributions to support ongoing programs.
2. Program Fees: Selected participants in programs like Advocacy Boot Camp pay a nonrefundable $250 program fee. Workshop fees include $10 per person for self-defense workshops. These fees cover partial program costs while NAN subsidizes the remainder.
3. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraiser galas including the Silver and Sequins Fundraiser Gala generate revenue through ticket sales, silent auctions, and corporate sponsorships. Proceeds support general operations and programs.
4. Partnership Funding: Funding from partners including the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State supports the Native Nonprofit Learning Series and other capacity-building initiatives for tribal and Native nonprofits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Native Action Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers leadership training, advocacy education, civic engagement programming, and capacity-building services to Native women and Native-led nonprofit organizations. Its core offerings include the Advocacy Boot Camp political leadership program, the Native Nonprofit Learning Network training series, the Young Native Women's Leadership Academy, the annual Native Women's Leadership Forum, the Native Nonprofit Helpdesk, and signature community events such as the Native Art Market and the Silver and Sequins Fundraiser Gala.

Product overview

Native Action Network is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs focused on promoting Native women's leadership and supporting Native nonprofits. The core offerings include the Advocacy Boot Camp program for political leadership development, the Native Nonprofit Learning Network providing training and technical assistance, the Young Native Women's Leadership Academy for youth ages 18-25, and the annual Native Women's Leadership Forum with the Enduring Spirit Honoring Luncheon. Additional programs include the Native Art Market series, Dream Navigation Training Seminars, and the Silver and Sequins annual fundraiser gala. These programs work together to build Native women's advocacy skills, strengthen Native-led organizations, and create spaces for community connection and cultural celebration.

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Products and services

• A Seat at the Table Advocacy Boot Camp A leadership training program specifically designed for Native women to develop advocacy skills, understand the legislative process, communicate with elected officials, and build community networks to reduce disparity in political representation. Selected participants pay a $250 program fee with NAN covering lodging, meals, staff, speakers, and program materials.
• Native Nonprofit Learning Network A training and development series conducted in partnership with the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State, providing educational resources, workshops, and technical assistance specifically for Native nonprofit leaders and team members.
• Young Native Women's Leadership Academy A free three-day leadership training program for Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous women ages 18-25, focusing on self-empowerment, career development, community advocacy, and building connections with peers and elders.
• Native Women's Leadership Forum & Enduring Spirit Honoring Luncheon Annual leadership forum featuring professional development workshops, a welcome reception, fashion show, and celebration of Enduring Spirit Honorees recognizing outstanding Native women's contributions.
• Native Art Market Monthly community event held during Belltown Art Walk featuring Indigenous artwork and small businesses, including paintings, beadwork, textiles, jewelry, prints, and more, with occasional special features like poetry readings and open mic nights.
• Dream Navigation Training Seminar Career development workshop helping Indigenous youth and adults create personal profiles, match their skills to suitable careers, learn job application techniques, and build toward life and career goals.
• Silver and Sequins Fundraiser Gala Annual fundraising gala celebrating NAN's anniversary with a cocktail reception, silent auction, plated dinner, entertainment, and awards ceremony to support programs like Legacy of Leadership Cohorts and Advocacy Boot Camp.
• Native Nonprofit Helpdesk Technical assistance program offering nonprofit support where users can ask questions, work through challenges, and get clarity on nonprofit operations and compliance.
• Kickin' It Indi-City Festival Multi-day community festival celebrating Indigenous culture through art, music, food, workshops, and soccer, featuring 30+ Native artists and vendors, intertribal dance performances, and cultural programming.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Suquamish Clearwater Casino ResortminorOthers · 2 July 2026Kickin' It Indi-City festival coinciding with 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle will use multiple venues including Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Rebel1 Event Space, Bell Harbor Rooftop Patio, and Pier 62/58.
• Washington State Office of the Secretary of StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAN partners with the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State to offer the Native Nonprofit Learning Network, providing expansive training and development series tailored specifically for Native nonprofit leaders and team members.
• The NATIVE ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAN partnered with The NATIVE Project for Dream Navigators Course workshops in Spokane, WA, presented by Gaylene Nikora of Dream Navigator to help Indigenous youth and adults achieve their life and career goals.
• Advance Native Political LeadershipmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAN collaborated with Advance Native Political Leadership and California Native Vote Project to host the first-ever Regional West Native Leadership Institute training in Palm Springs, CA for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian leaders.
• Dream NavigatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dream Navigators organization devoted to helping Indigenous youth and adults achieve their life and career goals through personal profile assessments and career matching workshops.
• Urban Indian Education AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of 'Native Students Matter' Seattle School Board Candidate Forum along with NAN, bringing together Native students, parents, elders, and community members to engage with school board candidates.

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Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Center for Native American Youth (CNAY): Direct peer: a Native youth-focused advocacy organization within the Aspen Institute that develops leadership and policy engagement for Native American youth ages 18-24, directly comparable to NAN's Youth Academy.
• Advance Native Political Leadership: Direct peer: an advocacy organization specifically focused on increasing Native American representation in elected office. NAN has already partnered with Advance Native Political Leadership on the Regional West Native Leadership Institute, confirming mission and target-population alignment.
• Running Strong for American Indian Youth: Direct peer: a Native-serving nonprofit combining youth leadership development, cultural programming, and community advocacy. Shares NAN's combination of youth cohort programs and community organizing.
• IllumiNative: Direct peer: a national Native-led nonprofit amplifying Native voices, storytelling, and civic engagement, with platforms for advocacy training and narrative change. Comparable to NAN in target base (Native Americans) and advocacy mission.
• Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples: Direct peer: an Indigenous-led nonprofit providing grants, capacity building, and movement-building support to Native-led organizations and communities; comparable in focus on Native nonprofit capacity and community advocacy.
• National Indian Education Association (NIEA): Direct peer: a national membership-based advocacy organization advancing Native education and Indigenous student success. Comparable on policy advocacy but its focus on K-12/education policy is adjacent to NAN's civic leadership scope.
• California Native Vote Project: Direct peer: a Native-led nonpartisan organization focused on increasing civic and political participation of California Native Americans, including voter engagement and candidate development. Already partnered with NAN on the Palm Springs training.

Broad incumbents

• National Congress of American Indians (NCAI): Broad incumbent: the oldest and largest national organization representing tribal governments and Native communities on policy advocacy. Comparable mission around Native political participation but at a much larger scale and broader scope than NAN.

Regional players

• Inatai Foundation: Regional peer: a Washington State-based foundation focused on racial equity and Native communities, including voter engagement and civic participation. Already cited in NAN's press coverage; comparable in regional focus and target population.
• Seattle Indian Services Commission: Regional peer: a Seattle-based city commission addressing Native American/Alaska Native community needs including advocacy, cultural preservation, and social services. Comparable in geography and target population but is a quasi-governmental body rather than a nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nativeactionnet
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• Instagraminstagram.com/nativeactionnetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/native-action-network

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