Resource Library - Montana Nonprofit Association

MNA Nonprofit Mentorship Program

October 29, 2025

Professional Growth Network

MNA is excited to launch a brand-new pilot Nonprofit Mentorship Program in 2026. This program stems directly from member feedback that there is a need for increased peer networks and […]

GoFundMe apologizes and commits to removing unauthorized nonprofit pages

October 23, 2025

MNA News Public Policy Technology

Unlocking the Superpower of Volunteers

October 9, 2025

Volunteerism

After her Baucus Fellowship, Melisa Carter shares final reflections and research on the state of volunteerism in Montana:

Montana’s Nonprofits Aren’t ‘Nice-to-Have;’ They’re Essential Infrastructure Under Threat

October 9, 2025

Public Policy Federal Policy Impacts

This letter to the editor was submitted to newspapers in Montana on October 9, 2025 in response to the federal government shutdown. As the federal government shutdown continues, concern across […]

Building Belonging: Standing up for Medicaid

October 8, 2025

DEIJ Public Policy Building Belonging

At MNA, we believe that we cannot create vibrant, healthy communities when people are left behind – when policies benefit the few at the expense of the many. Or when […]

2025 Compensation & Benefits Survey

October 6, 2025

Human Resources

Survey now closed. View and purchase 2025 Compensation and Benefits Report here. Every two years, MNA gathers and publishes the most comprehensive nonprofit compensation data in our region. This year, […]

Government Shutdown Resource Hub

October 1, 2025

MNA News Public Policy

This page will serve as a hub for resources on the government shutdown, and MNA will continue to update this page as we learn more.

2025 Annual Conference Land Acknowledgment

September 10, 2025

Culture MNA News

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, […]

Meet Our 2025 Rural Ambassadors!

September 4, 2025

MNA News Network

Rural ambassadors work closely with MNA to support nonprofit capacity and resource-creation for organizations in their communities. Projects include network building to connect leaders and promote community collaboration, designing custom […]

What Nonprofits Need to Know About H.R. 1

September 4, 2025

Federal Spending Public Policy

The federal reconciliation package passed this summer – also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – will have significant impacts on the nonprofit sector and the communities we […]

The Session and Your Mission: How the 2025 Legislative Session impacts nonprofits

September 4, 2025

Public Policy

The 2025 Montana Legislative Session wrapped up with several new laws that will shape the landscape for nonprofits in our state. This guide highlights the bills that passed and explains […]

Member Story: Montana makes historic investment in affordable housing

September 4, 2025

MNA News Public Policy

As part of our effort to document the impacts of Montana’s 2025 Legislative Session on nonprofits, MNA sat down with members to talk about three key bills that passed this […]

Member Story: How HB 121 impacts domestic violence shelters

September 4, 2025

MNA News Public Policy

As part of our effort to document the impacts of Montana’s 2025 Legislative Session on nonprofits, MNA sat down with members to talk about three key bills that passed this […]

Member Story: How HB 141 will help Special Olympics Montana

September 3, 2025

Public Policy

As part of our effort to document the impacts of Montana’s 2025 Legislative Session on nonprofits, MNA sat down with members to talk about three key bills. The following is […]

Strengthening Partnerships in State Contracts

September 3, 2025

State Contracting Fundraising Public Policy

Volunteer Job Description Templates

September 3, 2025

Board Governance Human Resources Leadership Program Management Volunteerism

When volunteers have a clear understanding of their expectations, they are more likely to sign up and return to volunteer with an organization. Download and customize the templates below for […]

Finding Volunteers: Platform Options

August 28, 2025

Volunteerism

Finding and recruiting volunteers can be challenging. Following a 2025 Volunteer Landscape Scan conducted by Erin Steuer, Brightview Consulting, MNA’s Baucus Fellow, Melisa Carter, tested several volunteer matching platforms to […]

Evaluation Resources

August 25, 2025

Evaluation Board Governance Fundraising Leadership

Following MNA’s Impact Evaluation Focus Groups in 2025, Montana Nonprofit Association is collecting resources for data collection, impact evaluation, and evaluation. This page will be updated with links and resources […]

Impact Evaluation Capacity Needs in Montana’s Nonprofit Sector

August 25, 2025

Executive Director Strategy Board Governance MNA News Program Management

Nonprofit organizations’ ability to evaluate their impact, make evidence-based decisions, and tell their stories effectively is crucial to fulfilling their missions. Yet in Montana, a 2024 study funded by the M.J. Murdock Trust found that nonprofit leaders report low capacity—and considerable need for capacity-building—for evaluation.

CPA Services: Blacksmith CPA

Finance

Blacksmith CPA is a CPA firm that provides tax compliance and consulting services to help nonprofit clients meet federal and state regulatory filing requirements, maintain tax-exempt status, and engage in […]

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MNA Nonprofit Mentorship Program

GoFundMe apologizes and commits to removing unauthorized nonprofit pages

Unlocking the Superpower of Volunteers

Montana’s Nonprofits Aren’t ‘Nice-to-Have;’ They’re Essential Infrastructure Under Threat

Building Belonging: Standing up for Medicaid

2025 Compensation & Benefits Survey

Government Shutdown Resource Hub

2025 Annual Conference Land Acknowledgment

Meet Our 2025 Rural Ambassadors!

What Nonprofits Need to Know About H.R. 1

The Session and Your Mission: How the 2025 Legislative Session impacts nonprofits

Member Story: Montana makes historic investment in affordable housing

Member Story: How HB 121 impacts domestic violence shelters

Member Story: How HB 141 will help Special Olympics Montana

Strengthening Partnerships in State Contracts

Volunteer Job Description Templates

Finding Volunteers: Platform Options

Evaluation Resources

Impact Evaluation Capacity Needs in Montana’s Nonprofit Sector

CPA Services: Blacksmith CPA

Featured Resources

Starting a 501(c)(3) in Montana

2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report

Supporting Community Builders in Rural Eastern Montana

Wrap-up: MNA Nonprofit Roundtables

Land Acknowledgements: One step in the right direction

We Are Montana’s Nonprofits: Letter to the Editor Campaign

Your Message in Print: New Toolkit Available for Letters to the Editor & Op-eds