Spark the Fire Online Certificate in Grantwriting course is a comprehensive class in the art of grantwriting and grants management. Learn how to find grants from different types of grantmakers, strategies for approach, tips for answering some of the more trickier questions, how to write grant reports, and how to build strong relationships with grantmakers by knowing how and when to communicate with them during the process. The course is interactive and includes video, text, quizzes, writing assignments, self-assessments, and other tools to help you strategize how to write your proposal. What makes this course stand out is that you will be uploading your writing and receiving individualized feedback. By the end of the course, you will have completed a grant proposal for something you feel passionate about and know how to get it funded.

This class covers more than just writing a proposal because being a grantwriter involves more than just writing.

• Length of Time: You can take this course with a group and complete it in eight weeks. There are weekly zooms so you can get to know other grantwriters, ask questions, and network. Alternatively, you can take this course is at your own pace and go through it as quickly or slowly as you would like.
• Investment: The cost of the course is $499, which can be paid in installments. Many nonprofit associations offer a discount for members. The fee includes individually reviewing your work so you can get the feedback you need to succeed.
• Earning the Certificate: To earn your certificate, you must complete a grant proposal of high quality. Don’t worry, we’ll be there to help you succeed.

MNA New Executive Director Affinity Group

Join our monthly New ED Affinity Group, for ED’s or CEO’s with less than 2 years of experience – meeting monthly via Zoom on the Third Thursday of the Month. We cover topic areas related to nonprofit management, best practices, hurdles, trends in the nonprofit sector, issues in Montana, and other topics as desired by the group. These learning communities are a great (and free) opportunity for you to learn and grow with each other, for the good of you, your organization, and all of Montana.

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All you need to know to prepare for a successful session and year. Join MNA for this three part series to prepare you and your organization to effectively and legally advocate and lobby during the 2021 Montana Legislative session.

Webinars will take place 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MTN on the following days*:

October 21 | Planning for the Legislative Session and Connecting with Candidates

November 11 | Stay Legal and Lobby

November 18 | Montana Legislative Tips

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Join MNA for a three-week webinar series budgeting and leading your organization through times of uncertainty.  This session will include downloadable and customizable Excel templates – with instructions for long-term use – to build financial scenarios, settle on a finalized budget, and monitor budget performance.  The goal of the series is to equip and empower nonprofits of all sizes to wade confidently into planning and monitoring financial performance for 2021 and beyond.

As an added bonus for registering for this series, MNA will provide you with access its full suite of downloadable and customizable Excel templates on financial leadership.  These templates instructions will enable you to analyze common financial statements, project cash flow, produce cost-benefit analyses of projects, and much more.

Webinars will take place 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MTN on the following days*:

October 22 | Building the Team and Budget Process

October 29 | Building Scenarios and a Budget

November 12 | Monitoring Budget Performance and Tracking Vitals

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Join MNA for a three-week webinar series budgeting and leading your organization through times of uncertainty.  This session will include downloadable and customizable Excel templates – with instructions for long-term use – to build financial scenarios, settle on a finalized budget, and monitor budget performance.  The goal of the series is to equip and empower nonprofits of all sizes to wade confidently into planning and monitoring financial performance for 2021 and beyond.

As an added bonus for registering for this series, MNA will provide you with access its full suite of downloadable and customizable Excel templates on financial leadership.  These templates instructions will enable you to analyze common financial statements, project cash flow, produce cost-benefit analyses of projects, and much more.

Webinars will take place 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM MTN on the following days*:

October 22 | Building the Team and Budget Process

October 29 | Building Scenarios and a Budget

November 12 | Monitoring Budget Performance and Tracking Vitals