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Principle: Planning

February 1, 2018

Getting Started Strategy Leadership Program Management Principles & Practices

Organizational planning is a process through which a nonprofit defines and sets short- and long-term goals, priorities and the strategies and activities it will employ to fulfill its mission. A […]

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Principle: Information and Technology

February 1, 2018

Getting Started Leadership Technology Principles & Practices

A nonprofit must manage information in a manner consistent with confidentiality, safety, accuracy, integrity, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and legal compliance. A nonprofit utilizes appropriate technology to enhance capacity and thereby improves […]

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Principle: Human Resources—Employee & Volunteer

February 1, 2018

Getting Started Human Resources Leadership Principles & Practices

Effective management of human resources is essential for achieving successful organizational success. Nonprofits adopt and follow fair and equitable human resource and volunteer management practices to attract and retain qualified […]

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Principle: Governance and Leadership

February 1, 2018

Getting Started Board Governance Leadership Principles & Practices

The nonprofit board of directors is the organization’s fiduciary steward and strategic leader. As such, the board is responsible to maintain public trust and assure the organization’s mission is met […]

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Principle: Fund Development

February 1, 2018

Getting Started Fundraising Principles & Practices

Nonprofit organizations play an important societal role as one vehicle for philanthropy. As an intermediary between donors and the community, nonprofits have ethical and legal obligations to fulfill donor intent […]

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Principle: Financial Management

February 1, 2018

Getting Started Finance Leadership Principles & Practices

Nonprofits have an obligation to act as responsible stewards in managing their financial resources. Nonprofits must comply with all legal financial requirements and adhere to sound accounting principles that ensure […]

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Principle: Evaluation

February 1, 2018

Getting Started Leadership Principles & Practices

Nonprofits have an obligation to demonstrate their value to the public they serve. Nonprofits regularly measure their performance both in terms of effectiveness—such as outcomes and results of services (the […]

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Principle: Communication

February 1, 2018

Getting Started Communications Leadership Principles & Practices

Effective communication is central to the success of an organization’s mission, goals, and activities. Internal communication is essential to motivate, inform, and counsel employees and volunteers and to set the […]

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Principle: Advocacy & Public Policy

February 1, 2018

Advocacy Getting Started Leadership Public Policy Principles & Practices

By providing a means for public participation and promotion of the common good, nonprofit organizations play a central role in the democratic process. Nonprofit organizations engage in advocacy and public […]

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Principle: Accountability & Transparency

February 1, 2018

Getting Started Leadership Principles & Practices

As entities serving the public good, nonprofits have an ethical obligation to conduct their activities in a manner that is accountable and transparent to their constituents. Nonprofits engage in ongoing […]

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PayneWest Nonprofit Business Insurance
Insurance Member Discount Human Resources

Program Description PayneWest offices are located statewide and staffed with agents that understand the needs of nonprofits. They also serve as the sales agents for MNA members to purchase the […]

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Nonprofit Executive Liability Insurance
Insurance Member Discount Human Resources

MNA members have access to Nonprofit Executive Liability Insurance, also known as Director’s and Officer’s Insurance, Employment Practices, and Fiduciary Liability Insurance along with coverage enhancements and discounted pricing from […]

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GrantStation
Grants Member Discount Technology

Through a special arrangement, MNA members can purchase an annual subscription to GrantStation for $139. That’s more than 75% off the regular price of $699. As an added benefit, MNA […]

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Bloomerang
CRM Member Discount Volunteers Fundraising Technology

We’re proud to offer MNA members a special discount! Thousands of nonprofits are already using Bloomerang to better manage their donor relationships. Are you ready to join them? All current […]

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MNA Online Career Center

January 29, 2018

Careers Employees Member Discount Human Resources

MNA members pay only $49 for a 45-day vacancy announcement – regular rate is $150 for 45 days. New vacancy postings generate email alerts to registered job seekers interested in […]

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Background Check Program
Employees Member Discount Human Resources

MNA members can purchase volunteer or employment background checks for a greatly reduced rate through Coeus Global. Standard volunteer screening services includes a social security trace, U.S. criminal search, and national sex […]

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Local Nonprofit Networks

January 27, 2018

Community Networking Communications Culture Leadership MNA News Network

Across Montana, nonprofit leaders are gathering locally to share information, network with one another, and learn new skills. Some groups are more formal than others. MNA encourages you to connect […]

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Networks

January 27, 2018

Networking Network

Local Nonprofit Networks Across Montana, nonprofit leaders are gathering locally to share information, network with one another, and learn new skills. Some groups are more formal than others. MNA encourages […]

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Starting a 501(c)(3) in Montana

January 26, 2018

Getting Started Board Governance Finance Fundraising Program Management Starting a 501c3

A complete guide for getting started as a nonprofit in Montana, with links for legally registering as a charitable entity.

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Working with Consultants

January 26, 2018

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Whether it’s a consultant to facilitate organizational planning, develop a capital fundraising campaign, or help the board and staff navigate an organizational merger, professionals can often provide the expertise we […]

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