Representing Montana’s Nonprofit Sector
MNA is proud to be guided by a diverse board of directors that represents many corners of the Montana nonprofit sector, from health care and education to community foundations, child services, and more.
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2023-2024 MNA Board of Directors
![Headshot of Alison Paul, a woman with red glasses.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/alison-paul-square-1024x1024.jpeg)
Alison Paul, Chair
Executive Director, Montana Legal Services
Helena
![Headshot of MNA board member Jim Bennett in collared shirt and bolo tie.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Jim-Bennett-Headshot-Website.jpeg)
Jim Bennett, Vice Chair
Philanthropy Officer, Montana Community Foundation
Havre
![Headshot of MNA board member Ron Slinger in suit and tie.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Slinger-Presidential-Photo-1-edited.jpeg)
Ron Slinger
President, Miles Community College
Miles City
![Headshot of MNA board member Szanne Severin, smiling and wearing a turtleneck.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Suzanne-Severin.jpeg)
Suzanne Severin, CPA, Treasurer
Retired CPA
Clancy
![Headshot of MNA board member Todd Wilson, wearing a suit and green tie.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Todd-Wilson.jpeg)
Todd Wilson
Executive Director, Helena Indian Alliance
Helena
![Headshot of MNA board member Jesse Mahugh, leaning against a brick wall.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Jesse-Mahugh-edited.jpeg)
Jesse Mahugh
Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Montana
Helena
![Headshot of MNA board member Nancy Shlepp, smiling with chin resting on hand.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nancy-Schlepp-head-shot.jpg)
Nancy Schlepp
Meagher County Community Foundation
Ringling
![Headshot of Virginia Kashdan, a black woman with shoulder length dark hair.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Virginia-K-Headshot-scaled.jpg)
Virginia Kashdan
Chief Operating Officer, NCAT
Butte
![Headshot of MNA board member Burke Kufeld in shirt in tie.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/burke-kufeld-edited.jpeg)
Burke Kufeld
Director of Finance, Rocky Mountain Health Network
Billings
![Headshot of MNA board member Jamie Shanks smiling.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Jaime-Shanks-edited.jpeg)
Jamie Shanks
Foundation & Marketing Director, Glendive Medical Center Foundation
Glendive
![Jono McKinney outside, wearing a read beanie hat.](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Jono-Square.jpeg)
Jono McKinney
President & CEO, Montana Conservation Corps
Bozeman
![Josh Vanek](https://www.mtnonprofit.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Vanek-picture-edited.jpg)
Josh Vanek
Executive Director, Montana Campus Compact
Missoula
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Hilary Shaw
Kalispell
Governance Documents
Key MNA Governance Policies
MNA governance policies may be used as examples of governance policy practices and adapted by visitors to this site. However, these policies should not be used simply as templates. All policies should be reviewed in light of the unique circumstances and needs of each organization and adapted accordingly. All policies should be reviewed by an attorney knowledgable in nonprofit law prior to adoption.
If you have any questions regarding MNA’s governance policies, please contact Executive Director Liz Moore by email or call (406) 449-3717
Current board members can access the MNA board portal through Cureo.