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The Nonprofit Resilience Gap: G2 Study Finds Fundraising Strategy Isn’t the Problem—Execution Is

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There is a clear gap between fundraising strategy and the systems that support it. Nonprofit leaders have spent years navigating economic uncertainty, changing donor expectations, staffing shortages, and increasing demands. […]

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Rural Nonprofit Leader Summit

October 20 @ 8:00 am

Board Governance Communications Fundraising Leadership Network

Hosted by Harlow Nonprofit Consulting, this is a a free 4-day virtual event for rural nonprofit leaders who are ready to fund the work, stop carrying it alone, and keep […]

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Free Training in Restorative Justice and Trauma Informed Care

October 28 @ 12:00 pm

Alternatives is hosting a free, nationwide virtual intro training on Trauma Informed Care and Restorative Justice practices. Designed specifically for people who work with youth, this concise session offers a […]

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Free Training in Restorative Justice and Trauma Informed Care

October 22 @ 10:00 am

Alternatives is hosting a free, nationwide virtual intro training on Trauma Informed Care and Restorative Justice practices. Designed specifically for people who work with youth, this concise session offers a […]

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Save the Date: MNA Annual Conference

September 28, 2027 @ 8:00 am

Missoula, Montana. More information to follow. Updates will be shared here in 2027: https://conference.mtnonprofit.org/

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Nonprofits and Civic Engagement

October 1, 2026

Participation in Election and Voter Engagement Activities Montana nonprofits play a pivotal role in building a more inclusive democracy. Nonprofits have the constitutional right and responsibility to engage in electoral […]

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Guide to Voter Engagement for Nonprofits

October 1, 2026

Public Policy

A common question we get at MNA is how 501c3’s can be involved in elections without putting their tax-exempt status at risk. We are always excited to answer that yes, […]

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Delayed Federal Funding Left a Montana Veterans’ Service Dog Nonprofit to Cover the Gap

September 30, 2026

Federal Policy Impacts

This story draws on a September 2026 message from DeeDe Baker, Executive Director of Dog Tag Buddies, and on reporting by MTN News. It is one example of how disruptions […]

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Losing $42,500 in NEA Funding Left Verge Theater With No Paid Staff

September 30, 2026

Federal Policy Impacts
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Federal Grant Terminations Cost the Myrna Loy $80,000 and Three Community Programs

September 30, 2026

Federal Policy Impacts

This story was adapted from the Myrna Loy Center for the Performing Arts’ May 2025 newsletter. It is one example of how disruptions in federal funding have affected Montana nonprofits. […]

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Montana Weed Control Association loses revenue and connection with federal partners

September 29, 2026

Federal Policy Impacts

As a small nonprofit organization serving Montana’s noxious weed management community, the Montana Weed Control Association (MWCA) has experienced firsthand the effects of federal funding reductions and restrictions. Beginning in […]

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From Equity to Action: Building the Skills to Recognize and Change Inequity

November 18 @ 1:00 pm

Human Resources Leadership

November 18th 1:00-3:30 PM MTN Event Description: Many organizations have spent years building shared language around diversity, equity, and inclusion. But understanding equity and knowing what to do about inequity […]

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Youth and Philanthropy: Stop Guessing What Kids Want

September 17, 2026

There is a very sophisticated way to figure out what young people want from your organization. Ask them. I spent a number of years working in economic development, where one […]

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Resources for Rural/Small Nonprofit Leaders

September 17, 2026

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Anyone who has driven east on Highway 200 knows that far eastern Montana is as different from the Paradise Valley as grape jelly is from mayonnaise – sure, both are […]

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Effective Meetings

September 17, 2026

Eddie Visnovske – Wolf Light Leadership Consulting, Columbia Falls MT As a leadership consultant and coach, most of my meetings today are one-on-one conversations with leaders and teams. I enjoy […]

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Montana Rural Tourism Partnership Guide 

September 17, 2026

Rachael Brug – Board chair – Southwest Montana Tourism My name is Rachael Brug, and I’ve spent the last several years living the translation gap between two worlds that desperately […]

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10 Practices for Rural Collaboration

September 17, 2026

A practical resource for rural nonprofit and community leaders Cassie Coburn – Meagher County Stewardship Council I’m Cassie Coburn, Executive Director of the Meagher County Stewardship Council in White Sulphur […]

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Message Guide: How to Talk About Federal Funding Disruptions

September 16, 2026

Federal Dysfunction. Local Fallout. The Cost to Montana Nonprofits and Communities Over the past eighteen months, numerous nonprofits have faced months-long federal funding delays and abrupt changes to systems and […]

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Report: Impact Evaluation Capacity of Nonprofits in the Northwest

September 10, 2026

Program Management

MNA and other state association partners set out to understand the capacity of nonprofits in the Northwest states. In 2024, we ran a survey of nonprofit capacity and produced the […]

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Nonprofit Voter Guide 2024

2026 Nonprofit Voter Guide

September 10, 2026

Public Policy

This guide is intended to inform voters about Montana statewide candidates’ views of the nonprofit sector and the impacts of proposed ballot initiatives to nonprofits in Montana. About the Voter […]

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