Baltimore American Indian Center

The Baltimore American Indian Center (BAIC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1968 with the mission to “assist and support American Indian and Alaskan Native families moving into an urban environment and adjusting to the culture change they will experience.”

Following World War II, the neighborhood surrounding BAIC became a predominantly American Indian community and was referred to as “The Reservation.” To support the community, BAIC provided supportive services such as education programs, skills training, workforce development programs, child care, afterschool arts, senior programs, and health and healing services.

BAIC was facing a reduction in individual in-kind donations and philanthropic sponsorships, threatening one of its signature attractions—the museum.

BAIC engaged SGA Strategies to assist with vital resource development to keep the museum alive. SGA Strategies worked with BAIC to develop a federal grant application, which resulted in federal funding that not only stabilized BAIC’s operations but also strengthened its ability to attract visitors and generate donations.