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February 26, 2025
Our Political Climate Response Planning Guide has been developed to offer suggestions for response strategies as organizations navigate uncertain futures and a hostile political climate. This will be updated with […]
November 27, 2024
Land acknowledgements are one way to recognize Indigenous communities and our country's complex history. Read how MNA's land acknowledgement practice has evolved to build stronger partnerships with Native American led organizations.
Adapting Language Without Losing Purpose Introduction In today’s shifting political landscape, nonprofits committed to equity and social justice face increasing scrutiny, particularly from federal agencies and policymakers seeking to defund […]
February 21, 2025
Recognizing, celebrating, and remembering Black History Month is more important today than ever. Nonprofits understand that unfair systems in society can cause gaps in services and unequal access to resources. […]
December 12, 2024
In our Building Belonging blog series, the MNA team has been writing about the work we are doing to target more resources to historically underserved groups and the ways we are considering and incorporating equity in our work.
September 25, 2024
Montana is the traditional homeland and common hunting grounds of several tribes, including the Assiniboine, Blackfeet, Chippewa Cree, Crow, Gros Ventre, Kootenai, Little Shell, Northern Cheyenne, Pend d’Oreille, Plains Cree, Salish, Sioux, Hidatasa, Mandan, and Arikara.
March 26, 2024
V is for Vulnerable is a little children’s book for grownups written by author and teacher Seth Godin. I have a copy of the book in my office, a reminder […]
February 15, 2024
February is Black History Month – what does that mean for nonprofits in Montana?
January 22, 2024
While much of our conversations regarding compensation were business as usual, one piece was new for December 2023 – presenting staff with MNA’s draft compensation equity policy.
December 12, 2023
One of our goals in the MNA POD (Professional and Organizational Development) program is to make sure our programming centers belonging and equity.
November 16, 2023
A look at a Susan Howlette’s conference session, Tending Partner and Donor Relationships, with an eye toward DEI. Prior to conference, our team committed to listening to at least one […]
October 13, 2023
We write today with a spirit of openness, inviting you to join us as observers, commenters, questioners, participants, and everything in between on a journey of learning and humility.
September 15, 2023
MNA Annual Conference 2023 Montana is the traditional homeland and common hunting grounds of several tribes, including the Assiniboine, Blackfeet, Chippewa Cree, Crow, Gros Ventre, Kootenai, Little Shell, Northern Cheyenne, […]
December 7, 2022
On cultivating wellness in a stress-filled world Note: This blog is inspired by a workshop I designed for nonprofit leaders during the Montana Nonprofit Association 2022 annual conference. My gratitude […]
November 23, 2022
Photo by Timothy Eberly on Unsplash To be fully engaged in life means coming to terms with one paradox after another. A child is born, a friend goes through chemo. […]
September 20, 2022
As we enter into the space today, we want to acknowledge that all land in what is currently known as the United States is Indigenous territory and has been stewarded […]
June 30, 2022
“We’re running a marathon at a sprinter’s pace. We need to find a way to slow down and stride out.” “We need to lower stress and increase well-being for our […]
April 4, 2022
Are you tired, stressed-out, feeling a sense of dread at the thought of going back to the office on Monday? You’re not alone. Throughout countless conversations with colleagues at every […]
February 4, 2022
PART 1 of a series of blogs from MNA Executive Director, Liz Moore. For the first time in almost two years, taking a rational and reasoned approach to predicting trends […]
August 12, 2021
Well now what? I remember eighteen months ago we were talking about a “marathon, not sprint” as if COVID was something that would follow a lengthy but predictable trajectory. And […]
Land acknowledgements are one way to recognize Indigenous communities and our country's complex history. Read…
November 12, 2024
Join MNA and nonprofits across the state in raising our collective voice through local media!…
August 20, 2024
One of the most powerful ways to educate and engage your community on an issue…
January 26, 2018
A complete guide for getting started as a nonprofit in Montana, with links for legally…
December 30, 2024
Nonprofit Wage & Compensation Report The 2024 Compensation & Benefits Report details salary levels for…
In our Building Belonging blog series, the MNA team has been writing about the work…
December 10, 2024
Roundtables to Build Connection between Nonprofit Leaders and Montana Legislators MNA convened three roundtables between…