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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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2026 Annual Conference Land Acknowledgment

September 1, 2026

DEIJ Culture MNA News Building Belonging

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, […]

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2026 Board Candidates

August 27, 2026

MNA News

The Montana Nonprofit Association Board of Directors is pleased to offer the following candidates for board service. Board members are elected by association members at the annual member meeting. To […]

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A Practical Guide to Radio PSAs

August 19, 2026

Advertising Communications

Tips from real radio experience, on writing, distributing, and recording a public service announcement.

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Celebrating Nonprofit Day – and asking Congress to stand with us

August 18, 2026

MNA News Federal Policy Impacts

August 17 is National Nonprofit Day—a day to recognize and celebrate the incredible role of nonprofits in our communities. Montana’s nonprofit sector is the state’s third-largest employer, providing more than […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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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