Meanwhile, the resources Indigenous organizers can access pale in comparison to well-funded efforts like Project 2025. NDN Collective is dedicated to building the collective power of Indigenous people while dramatically increasing philanthropic investments into Indigenous-led organizations and initiatives. In determining how to distribute funds, NDN Foundation uses specific tactics to help us fully understand our relatives and their concerns, while informing our approach as an accessible community resource. ShareKellian Staggers (she/her) is a member of the Navajo Nation with African American ancestry, and works as an advancement officer at NDN Collective. Prior to joining NDN Collective, she worked as a college access intern with Columbia University’s admissions office, where she supported Indigenous student outreach and engagement.