MNA Press Release Archive
MNA elects two new board members(May 8, 2012) MNA today announced the
appointment of Kelly Bruggeman and Carol Condon to its Board of
Directors."These appointments reflect MNA’s ongoing commitment to
finding the very best community leaders from across Montana to lead and
guide MNA,” said Liz Moore, Executive Director of MNA...Read more
Montana Nonprofit Association Celebrates National Volunteer Week (Apr 18, 2012) In recognition of 2012 National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) invites Montanans to celebrate the longstanding legacy of volunteerism in Montana. Whether volunteering for a nonprofit, supporting local events, or coming together informally as neighbors to solve community problems, Montanans are extraordinarily generous with their time and talents. Read More
OpEd - PreservingCharitableDeductions 10-6-11
MNA 2012 Conference - Press Advisory 9-21-11
MNA Hires New Executive Director 8-30-11
Montana Nonprofit Association to Seek New Executive Director (Feb 18, 2011)
The Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) Board of Directors has announced that Brian Magee, MNA Executive Director, will be leaving MNA in the fall of 2011 to move back to his hometown of Pittsburgh to be closer to his fiancé and family. An executive transition process is now underway at MNA to hire a new Executive Director. The statewide and national search is scheduled to begin in late March, with the goal to have a new Executive Director in place by fall of 2011. Read More & Download
Holter Museum of Art awarded $28,000 Communications Grant (Nov. 11, 2010)
The Excellence in Nonprofit Communications (ENC) program partners today announced their award of the 2011 ENC grant to the Holter Museum of Art. This year, 15 area nonprofits applied for the $28,000 grant to help further the mission and capacity of nonprofits through enhanced communications planning, messaging, graphics, print and web design.
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New MNA Board Members Announced (Oct 27, 2010)
The Montana Nonprofit Association announced the appointment of Russ Cargo, Andrea Davis, Bruce Day, Pete MacFadyen, and Sheila Rice to its Board of Directors.
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IRS Deadline Nears: Nonprofits at risk of losing tax-exempt status October 5, 2010
Congress passed a law that now requires all nonprofits to file an annual form with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Organizations that were required to file earlier this year were granted a one-time extension until October 15th by the IRS. As the new deadline approaches, there are still nearly 440 nonprofits in Montana who are at risk. If these organizations do not file by the end of next week, they will lose their tax-exempt status this year.
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MNA Annual Conference – The Future of our Sector September 17, 2010
Over 400 nonprofit leaders will gather in Helena at MNA’s annual conference to look at how national, state, and local economies; donor and foundation giving; government regulations; politics; and technological advances will fundamentally change the face of Montana’s nonprofit sector.
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MNA Group Health Pool Continues Trend of Beating Average Premium Increases May 25, 2010
The Montana Nonprofit Association Group Benefits Trust (the Trust) is pleased to announce that premium costs for the 2010 plan year, beginning July 1, were held to an average increase of 3.7%. This means participants in the Trust have one of the lowest premium increases for an employer sponsored group benefit plan in Montana. Additionally, in what has become a rare event, two of the seven plan designs offered by the Trust will have a premium decrease for the upcoming year. The Trust has averaged a 6% annual increase since its inception in 2007.
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Over 1000 Nonprofits in Montana Must Take Action to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status May 7, 2010
The Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) encourages all nonprofit organizations in Montana, and especially smaller nonprofits with annual revenue under $25,000, to take simple and immediate steps to ensure they do not lose their tax-exempt status by May 15th.
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2009
November 30, 2009
The Giving Season Op-Ed: A Time for Reflection – As we enter the charitable giving season, I am reminded of the vital role that nonprofits have played and continue to play in my own life.
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October 27, 2009
Members of COngress Stand Up – On Friday 44 Members of Congress from 22 states stood up for the millions of people employed by America’s nonprofits by sending a letter to House leaders urging them to include nonprofit employers in the final House health care reform bill.
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July21, 2009
Montana Nonprofit Association Builds National Bridges of Partnership During Meetings at White House and on Capitol Hill.
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March 31, 2009
MNA Brings Fundraising Ideas to Montana Nonprofits
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March 26, 2009
MNA Works with Senator Baucus to Advance Nonprofit Legislation
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February 26, 2009
Montana Nonprofit Association joins fellow nonprofit leaders in message to President and Congress: Charities are ready to help - Unprecedented Declaration calls for renewing America’s compact with its “citizen sector”
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February 26, 2009
Montana nonprofits send message to lawmakers: Nonprofits are ready to help - Montana’s “Shovel-Ready” Nonprofit Projects Will Create Jobs, Enrich Communities
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January 14, 2009
Montana Nonprofit Day at the Capitol - Nonprofits from Around the State Gather to Meet with Legislators
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January 8, 2009
MNA Presents "Many Missions-One Voice" at Montana Nonprofit Day, Jan 14
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2008
December 19, 2008
Helena Food Share Awarded $28,000 Communications Grant
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December 4, 2008
Montana Nonprofit Association Continues to Grow with New Staff Positions - White and Boyle Join MNA in Communications and Public Policy Roles
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2006
August 28, 2006
Montana Nonprofit Association Receives Nearly $300,000 in Grants from Foundations
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