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Numbers That Narrate: Using Data to Build Your Grant

December 8 @ 12:00 pm, December 10 @ 12:00 pm

Fundraising Focus on Fundraising

Course Schedule: Tuesday, December 8th 12:00-1:00 PM MT Thursday, December 10th 12:00-1:00 PM MT Course Description: Think Census data is about as exciting as reading the phone book? Think again! […]

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Recruiting Board Members: Simple steps to build the right board for your organization

August 6, 2026

Board Members Board Recruitment Board Governance
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Montana Nonprofit Unemployment: Are nonprofit employees eligible for unemployment in Montana? 

August 5, 2026

Human Resources

In Montana, employees of nonprofit organizations may be eligible for unemployment benefits if they meet certain criteria. Like other workers in the state, they must generally have worked for a minimum amount of […]

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Navigating the 2027 Legislative Session

First three Mondays in November

Public Policy Federal Policy Impacts

Course Schedule Monday November 2nd, 1:00-2:00pm MT Monday November 9th, 1:00-2:00pm MT Monday November 16th, 1:00-2:00pm MT Course Description Learn the who’s, how’s, and what’s of the 2027 MT Legislative […]

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Unemployment 101 for Nonprofits

August 27 @ 12:00 pm

Human Resources

Course Description Join First Nonprofit a 30-minute ‘briefinar’ designed to help nonprofit organizations better understand unemployment and the strategies that can help control related costs. In this session, we will […]

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Sign our letter urging Montana’s delegation to protect nonprofit funding

July 23, 2026

Public Policy Federal Policy Impacts

MNA is asking our member organizations to sign a letter to our federal delegation, asking them to protect nonprofits from federal funding delays and disruptions. Nonprofits across every subsector work […]

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Practical Internal Controls for Nonprofits with Pinion

October 27 @ 1:00 pm, October 29 @ 1:00 pm

Finance Leadership Principles & Practices

October 27th and 29th, 1:00-2:15 PM MT Course Description: Intended Audience: Executive Directors, finance staff/bookkeepers, board members and treasurers, and leaders of all‑volunteer or small‑staff organizations. Session One | Tuesday, October […]

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MNA debuts new member portal 

July 16, 2026

MNA has a brand new member portal as well as two (vastly improved) member directories. We need your help to make them work well.  In an effort to better serve all our […]

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Management Essentials: MNA Accelerator

November 3 @ 11:00 am, November 5 @ 11:00 am, November 10 @ 11:00 am, November 12 @ 11:00 am, November 17 @ 11:00 am, November 19 @ 11:00 am

Leadership Program Management

Course Description: Turnover, stress, burnout, uncertainty are common refrains right now for new and experienced leaders. Give your managers (and yourself) a leg up this year by refining your management skills […]

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NP Affiliate Partner

Nonprofit Financial Services
Financial Leadership financial management Financial Services Grant Management Grant Reporting Payroll Finance

MNA has partnered with Workmosis, Pinion, and Barta Business Group  to offer our members a custom suite of back-office financial services.   We know that professional services like accounting can be hard to find for nonprofits, especially in […]

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2022 Foundation Directory

2026 Foundation Directory

June 17, 2026

Foundations Fundraising Grant Writing Fundraising Starting a 501c3

The 2026 Montana Foundation Directory features information from over 40 foundations that fund in Montana and responded to our requests for information. These funders include community foundations, corporate giving programs, and private foundations. First released in […]

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Compensation Equity in Action Cohort : Making Total Rewards Practical 

Happening 1:00-2:30 PM MST, Every other Thursday, Sept. 24 - Nov. 5

Human Resources

Every other Thursday, September 24 – November 5  | 1:00 – 2:30 PM MT Sept 24    Oct 8    Oct 22    Nov 5    Not AAP eligible, Space limited to 10 organizations. […]

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Radical support across strategy, transitions and fundraising with Rad Co.
Executive Transition Fundraising Member Discount Strategy Leadership

You’re doing the most important work in Montana. We’re here to help you do it better. Rad Co. is a boutique consulting firm built to radically support nonprofits in the […]

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2026-2027 Fundraising Cohort Applications Open

May 27, 2026

Professional Growth Fundraising Focus on Fundraising

How to apply: We anticipate the application will require at least 30 minutes to complete and compile the necessary information about your organization. You will not be able to save the application online once started. […]

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Building Stronger Fundraisers, Sustainable Strategies, and Fundraising Capacity Across Montana 

May 19, 2026

Fundraising Focus on Fundraising

Montana’s nonprofit sector is vibrant and vital, home to thousands of mission-driven organizations that do essential work every day. From small rural towns to Tribal communities and growing cities, nonprofits serve as vital […]

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Operational Assessment
Member Discount Operations Strategy Systems Leadership

If you’ve reached a point where it feels like you’re wearing more hats than you can carry — or things feel a bit out of control and it’s hard to […]

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CRM Comparison and Selection Guide

May 7, 2026

Technology

MNA’s CRM Comparison and Selection Guide offers a comparison of seven CRMs for nonprofits considering a switch. Platforms featured include Bloomerang, Wild Apricot, Little Green Light, Salesforce, DonorPerfect, Neon One, […]

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First Nonprofit Group

FNPadvantage – Group Purchasing Program
Group Purchasing Member Discount Operations Finance Human Resources

MNA members are eligible to join First Nonprofit’s new group purchasing program to help cut expenses in ten+ areas – at no cost. FNPadvantage is a value-added service from First […]

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Tax990
990 Form 990 Finance

MNA members save 10% off all Tax990 products. Tax990 is built around a simple belief: nonprofits shouldn’t have to worry about compliance. Our platform offers a simpler, smarter way to […]

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Tools for Executive Leader Transitions

May 6, 2026

Human Resources Leadership
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