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Purpose and Goals of MNA's Public Policy Program
MNA Public Policy Council and Agenda
Resource Links
News
MNA tracks state and federal public policy that impacts nonprofit organizations in Montana and nationally. Get all the latest news regarding Montana’s legislative session, congressional activity, and public policy work of MNA through MNA Public Policy Updates.
MNA Public Policy News – May/June 2007
MNA Public Policy News – March 2007
MNA Public Policy News – February 2007
Purpose and Goals of MNA's Public Policy Program
Purpose:
To build the capacity of the nonprofit sector in Montana to monitor and take action on public policy issues which affect the sector as a whole.
Goals:
- To create a voice for MNA members on public policy issues.
- To educate nonprofit organizations and legislators regarding the public policy issues which affect the nonprofit sector as a whole, their rights and responsibilities as advocates, and the skills needed to engage effectively in advocacy.
- To build a representative body of nonprofit organizations in which diverse points of view are represented and engaged in public policy debates on issues that affect the sector as a whole.
- To enable the MNA membership to weigh in on significant national policy issues through federal lobbying and participation with the policy activities of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations (NCNA).
MNA Public Policy Council and Agenda
To ensure that MNA's public policy efforts reflect the broad interests of Montana's nonprofit sector, MNA has established a Public Policy Council that will guide the association's advocacy and public policy work. Click here to view Public Policy Council members.
Agenda
MNA’s public policy agenda represents our long-term framework for addressing public policy that impacts and strengthens nonprofits in Montana. The agenda was developed in consultation with MNA membership and covers critical areas to the future of nonprofits including charitable giving, workforce development and more. Click here to view MNA’s agenda.
Get Involved!
The best way to make a difference is to get involved. If you are interested in serving on the Council to help build a supportive public climate for nonprofits, please contact MNA. Council positions will be filled as they become available in the future.
Resource Links:
Looking for ways to build or improve your organization's capacity to advocate and engage in public policy? Have a question about what you can and cannot do? Check out these resources:
NP Action - NPAction is an online resource that provides tools and information for nonprofit advocacy. It provides a constantly updated mix of information and tools, drawn from the expertise of organizations and seasoned advocates across a wide range of advocacy activities and policy disciplines, in order to encourage greater participation by nonprofits in the policy arena. The site features articles and research on a range of topics, including capacity building, nonprofit advocacy, and the laws and regulations governing lobbying and voter education. There are interactive tools, including polls, quizzes, and forums and links to a wide variety of policy resources for nonprofits. The site also has a calendar of training and capacity-building opportunities for advocates and a service to contact elected officials and the news media at the national, state, and local levels.
Charity Lobbying in the Public Interest (CLPI) - CLPI is working to educate charities about the important and appropriate role lobbying can play in achieving their missions. Their website provides information on why lobbying is important, what the lobbying laws are, how to lobby, and how to motivate others to lobby.
Alliance for Justice - A national association of environmental, civil rights, mental health, women's, children's and consumer advocacy organizations which works to advance the cause of justice for all Americans, strengthen the public interest community's ability to influence public policy, and foster the next generation of advocates. They have several helpful publications on federal law and nonprofit lobbying and election year activities.
Independent Sector - An organization bringing foundations, nonprofit groups and corporate giving programs together to support philanthropy, volunteering and civic action.
OMB Watch - OMB Watch is an important Federal policy resource including current legislative updates and position papers. They concentrate on five main areas: budget and government performance issues; regulatory and government accountability; information for democracy and community; nonprofit advocacy; and nonprofit policy and technology.
Center on Budget & Policy Priorities - The CBPP is a nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting low- and moderate-income people.
Economic Policy Institute - The Economic Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy.
National Priorities Project - The National Priorities Project helps the public understand and shape the federal budget to meet community needs by providing: analysis of critical budget issues, state and local data, and tools for local action.
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