Native Americans in Philanthropy seeks to engage Native and non-Native peoples in understanding and advancing the role of philanthropy through practices that support Native traditional values for current and future generations.

Native Americans in Philanthropy celebrates the rich history that Native peoples have in sharing their wealth and caring for their communities. Native Americans in Philanthropy is comprised of individuals who seek to enrich the lives of Native people through bridging organized philanthropy and indigenous communities in order to foster understanding and increase effectiveness. Native Americans in Philanthropy seeks to strengthen indigenous communities by:

- Establishing and maintaining a communication flow for continuous dialogue between the philanthropic and indigenous communities;

- Providing professional development opportunities and support for Native people working in the field of philanthropy;

- Encouraging Native definitions of development and self-determination in indigenous communities; and;

- Uplifting Native philanthropy as a reflection of our common good.