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Investing in Rural Prosperity Podcast with Nimiipuu Fund
In this future of investing in rural prosperity podcast, Michael chats with the following experts on achieving rural prosperity in America: Chrystel Cornelius, President and CEO of the Oweesta Corporation; Nikki Foster, Program Officer at the Northwest Area Foundation; Jonelle Yearout, Executive Director of the Nimiipuu Community Development Fund; and Stacia Morfin, Owner of Nez…
Nez Perce Business Incubator Feasibility Study
Points Consulting, in partnership with Nimiipuu Community Development Fund, are pleased to present the Nez Perce Tribe with this Nimiipuu Business Incubator Feasibility Report. We are also grateful to thank the Nez Perce Tribe and communitymembers for providing feedback, interviews, and conversations concerning this project with open and honest responses. The project team is grateful…
Qe’ci’yew’yew for Your Service
The time has come to say farewell to Sidryn Sam, Office Support, and Lauren Arthur, VISTA Member and Marketing Development Coordinator. Both Lauren and Sidryn have helped with Nimiipuu Fund community events such as the Sip n’ Paint Women Who Wine events, yoga, native artist popups, and the annual Nimiipuu Fund Golf Scramble at the Redwolf…
2022 Golf Scramble a Success
The 2022 Nimiipuu Fund Golf Scramble was a success and we could not have done it without our wonderful volunteers, raffle item donations, sponsors, and the staff at Red Wolf Golf Club. We thank you! Please take a few moments to fill out our Golf Survey so we can make next year’s event more successful….
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Nimiipuu Fund Golf Scramble, Thursday August 11, 2022
We are excited to welcome you back to another great event of golf and fundraiser for our Nimiipuu Community Development Fund, Native CDFI. This event is one of our highlights to bring our community, funders, and local businesses together. We thank you for your interest in participating as a volunteer or player of our 18-hole…
Power of Ceremony & Healing Grant
Opens June 6, 2022 | Closes July 14, 2022 @ 5pm PST | Awards of $5,000 Na’ah Illahee Fund and Potlatch Fund have partnered in a collective giving campaign to bring forward the Power of Ceremony & Healing Grant to help bring unity to our people by providing support to those that lift up our…
Ask Dr. Per Cap
What is Jeopardy?
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Game shows look like easy money. Any advice for someone who wants to win TV cash? Signed, Trivia Buff Dear Trivia Buff: The closest I’ve come to a television game show is sitting on my couch barking out answers to Wheel of Fortune in between mouthfuls of potato chips, but I do…
Social Security Mixup
Dear Dr. Per Cap: While trying to file my taxes online last month, my return was rejected by the IRS with an automated email that read “Date of birth does not match name on file.” It instructed me to contact the social security administration but I can’t get a hold of anyone there by phone. …
I Need a Raise
Dear Dr. Per Cap: What’s the best way to ask for a raise? I like my job but the higher cost of living is making it tough to get by. Signed, Needs a Raise Dear Needs a Raise: Think of a pay increase request like any other negotiation – two people or parties both advocating…
Crazy Car Policies
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I can handle higher prices for food and rent, but the cost of a vehicle, even a used one, is out of control. What’s a single mother supposed to do for transportation these days? Signed, Needs a Car Dear Needs a Car: Growing up in the 80s our family drove a…
Student Loan Update
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I stopped paying on my student loans during the pandemic. Is it true I have to resume making payments soon? Signed, Professional Student Dear Professional Student: If you have federal student loans as opposed to private student loans, which more than 90% are, then yes. Beginning August 30th the freeze on…
TV Life Insurance
Dear Dr. Per Cap: My mom recently purchased life insurance from a commercial on TV. You know the ones – no medical exam, no health questions, 100% guaranteed acceptance. It sounds too good to be true. Is it? Signed, Doubtful Dear Doubtful: I’m familiar with the life insurance you’re talking about. Whether or not it’s too…