REGISTER FREE HERE

Every nonprofit in Montana is required to have at least three board members. If you are considering joining a board and don’t know where to start, or if your community struggles to engage new board members, this event will introduce and encourage board membership as a meaningful option for community volunteerism.

Audience: Emerging Leaders + Young Professionals
Register Here

We will be visiting several communities in Montana to share this presentation. We will offer the workshops below free of charge. This tour is sponsored by BNSF Railway Foundation

Feb 19 – Bozeman – Cold Smoke Coffee House @64 Willow Peak Dr, Bozeman, MT 59718

March 6 – Livingston
March 12 – Sidney
March 18 – Havre
March 20 – Kalispell
March 21 – Great Falls

April 16 – Hamilton
April 24 – Red Lodge

TBA -Dillon

If you don’t see your community on the list, email [email protected] and we’ll come to you – this workshop is offered at no cost when paired with another MNA workshop in your community.

REGISTER HERE

Audience: Nonprofit Leaders and Board Members
Cost: $30 for MNA Members  before April 18 | $35 for Non-MNA Members before April 18
Lunch included
Legal responsibilities, strategic vision, financial stewardship… Board Members have a lot on their plates. Whether you are a seasoned board member or a new recruit, this workshop will cover all you need to know to become an excellent board member.

Red Lodge Workshop Sponsored by: Red Lodge Community Area Foundation

This 6 hour workshop is scheduled for the following communities this year:

March 7th – Livingston
March 13th – Sidney
March 21st – Great Falls CANCELLED

April 17th – Stevensville
April 25th- Red Lodge

To be scheduled: Dillon

If you don’t see your community on the list, contact [email protected] and we’ll come to you.

Register Here

The key to a happy, healthy nonprofit are happy, healthy leaders, staff, volunteers, and board members. Join author and nonprofit thought leader Beth Kanter to learn the fundamentals of self-care in the workplace and how you can be a champion of wellness for your organization. Treat yourself (and your team) to this interactive and engaging workshop to inspire happier, healthier habits and enhance your ability to fulfill your mission.

This day-long workshop will be offered in the following communities:

April 29 – Bozeman
April 30 – Helena
May 1 – Missoula

Fees
Early Bird Rates | On or Before April 22nd
MNA Member Early Bird Rate – $99
Non Member Early Bird Rate – $149

Regular Rates | After April 22nd
MNA Member Regular Rate – $119
Non Member Regular Rate –  $199

15% discount for groups of 3 or more –
Email [email protected] for your discount code.

Lunch included! REGISTER.

Survival Skills for the Nonprofit Leader

Survival Skills for the Nonprofit Leader is a short-term low impact manager training program for managers and supervisors working for nonprofit organizations. Course classes take place once per month for five months and are designed to help individuals develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective nonprofit manager.  Students will learn about nonprofit management, leadership, ethics, financial operations, and laws and regulations pertaining to nonprofit governance. Students will benefit from instruction by MSUB faculty and from nonprofit leaders who bring their day in, day out experiences to the learning process.

The course schedule and session topics are as follow:

Management and Leadership – 1:00-5:00 PM Tuesday January 29^, 2019

• Application of ethics
• Strategies of effective governance and leadership
• Board Development
• Staff Development

HR Basics – 1:00-5:00 PM Tuesday February 26, 2019

• Hiring
• Discrimination and harassment
• Corrective actions
• Distinction between private/public/ nonprofit laws

Financial Management and Budgeting – 1:00-5:00 PM Tuesday March 26, 2019

• Financial management of organizational budgets
• Federal and State laws regulating nonprofits

Communication in Nonprofit Settings – 1:00-5:00 PM Tuesday April 23, 2019

• Organization communication
• Persuasive communication
• Interpersonal awareness and communication

Fundraising and Advocacy – 1:00-5:00 PM Tuesday May 28, 2019

• Lobbying Laws
• Making You Case (Selling Your Impact)
• Community advocacy and Fundraising

The total cost for the program is just $400

To learn more and to Register go to  http://www.msubillings.edu/extendedcampus/nonprofit_survival.htm

Register Here

The key to a happy, healthy nonprofit are happy, healthy leaders, staff, volunteers, and board members. Join author and nonprofit thought leader Beth Kanter to learn the fundamentals of self-care in the workplace and how you can be a champion of wellness for your organization. Treat yourself (and your team) to this interactive and engaging workshop to inspire happier, healthier habits and enhance your ability to fulfill your mission.

This day-long workshop will be offered in the following communities:

April 29 – Bozeman
April 30 – Helena
May 1 – Missoula

Fees
Early Bird Rates | On or Before April 22nd
MNA Member Early Bird Rate – $99
Non Member Early Bird Rate – $149

Regular Rates | After April 22nd
MNA Member Regular Rate – $119
Non Member Regular Rate –  $199

15% discount for groups of 3 or more –
Email [email protected] for your discount code.

Lunch included! REGISTER.

Register Here

The key to a happy, healthy nonprofit are happy, healthy leaders, staff, volunteers, and board members. Join author and nonprofit thought leader Beth Kanter to learn the fundamentals of self-care in the workplace and how you can be a champion of wellness for your organization. Treat yourself (and your team) to this interactive and engaging workshop to inspire happier, healthier habits and enhance your ability to fulfill your mission.

This day-long workshop will be offered in the following communities:

April 29 – Bozeman
April 30 – Helena
May 1 – Missoula

Fees
Early Bird Rates | On or Before April 22nd
MNA Member Early Bird Rate – $99
Non Member Early Bird Rate – $149

Regular Rates | After April 22nd
MNA Member Regular Rate – $119
Non Member Regular Rate –  $199

15% discount for groups of 3 or more –
Email [email protected] for your discount code.

Lunch included! REGISTER.

This event is a flower filled ride encouraging physical activity and camaraderie amongst women of all ages and abilities.  Some women have a curiosity for riding but are more likely to take up the sport with a friend who can help make riding more feasible and enjoyable. While many others have found cycling to be their favorite outdoor activity.  The Tour de Fleur encourages women and children to embrace spring and the fun of bicycling with friends.  This is the fourth year that Billings TrailNet has put on this event, which will be held on Sunday, May 5th 2019.

We are offering our signature ride of 1.5 mile and 5 mile.  We added a 15 mile bike ride for the ladies that would like to ride longer.  Living a healthier active lifestyle.

Hold onto your handlebars! Watson Children’s Shelter along with our premier sponsor, Montana Rail Link, invite you to join us on May 11th for the 19th annual Bike for Shelter at Community Medical Center. This FREE family-friendly event includes a 10-mile neighborhood bike ride and a 2-mile fun loop for the little guys. After your ride enjoy a BBQ lunch, snow cones, music, face painting and carnival games. Other activities this year include a rock wall, laser tag, bounce houses, bungee trampolines, and a petting zoo! Sign-up online now and help support Watson Children’s Shelter’s vision – for all children to live healthy, happy and productive lives.

For more event information, including a detailed event schedule, route map, fundraising, and volunteer opportunities, visit our website at https://watsonchildrensshelter.org/.

*Permitted by Lolo National Forest

Great Funder-Nonprofit Relationships with Exponent Philanthropy – Register Here
Sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter
Exponent Philanthropy and MNA are partnering to explore trust building, leaning into discomfort, and navigating the power dynamics inherent in grantmaking so both funders and nonprofits in Montana can learn to cultivate lasting partnerships. Sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter. Refreshments provided by Foundant Technologies.

May 13 – Billings | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 14 – Bozeman | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 16 – Great Falls | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
May 16 – Helena | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
May 17 – Missoula | 9 AM – 12 PM

Early Bird Rates (Before May 8th)

MNA Member: $35
Non-MNA Member: $70

Normal Rates (After May 8th)

MNA Member: $50
Non-MNA Member: $100

Great Funder-Nonprofit Relationships with Exponent Philanthropy – Register Here
Sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter
Exponent Philanthropy and MNA are partnering to explore trust building, leaning into discomfort, and navigating the power dynamics inherent in grantmaking so both funders and nonprofits in Montana can learn to cultivate lasting partnerships. Sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter. Refreshments provided by Foundant Technologies.

May 13 – Billings | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 14 – Bozeman | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 16 – Great Falls | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
May 16 – Helena | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
May 17 – Missoula | 9 AM – 12 PM

Early Bird Rates (Before May 8th)

MNA Member: $35
Non-MNA Member: $70

Normal Rates (After May 8th)

MNA Member: $50
Non-MNA Member: $100

Great Funder-Nonprofit Relationships with Exponent Philanthropy – Register Here
Sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter
Exponent Philanthropy and MNA are partnering to explore trust building, leaning into discomfort, and navigating the power dynamics inherent in grantmaking so both funders and nonprofits in Montana can learn to cultivate lasting partnerships. Sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter. Refreshments provided by Foundant Technologies.

May 13 – Billings | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 14 – Bozeman | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 16 – Great Falls | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
May 16 – Helena | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
May 17 – Missoula | 9 AM – 12 PM

Early Bird Rates (Before May 8th)

MNA Member: $35
Non-MNA Member: $70

Normal Rates (After May 8th)

MNA Member: $50
Non-MNA Member: $100

Great Funder-Nonprofit Relationships with Exponent Philanthropy – Register Here
Sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter
Exponent Philanthropy and MNA are partnering to explore trust building, leaning into discomfort, and navigating the power dynamics inherent in grantmaking so both funders and nonprofits in Montana can learn to cultivate lasting partnerships. Sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter. Refreshments provided by Foundant Technologies.

May 13 – Billings | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 14 – Bozeman | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 16 – Great Falls | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
May 16 – Helena | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
May 17 – Missoula | 9 AM – 12 PM

Early Bird Rates (Before May 8th)

MNA Member: $35
Non-MNA Member: $70

Normal Rates (After May 8th)

MNA Member: $50
Non-MNA Member: $100

Great Funder-Nonprofit Relationships with Exponent Philanthropy – Register Here
Sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter
Exponent Philanthropy and MNA are partnering to explore trust building, leaning into discomfort, and navigating the power dynamics inherent in grantmaking so both funders and nonprofits in Montana can learn to cultivate lasting partnerships. Sponsored by Association of Fundraising Professionals, Montana Chapter. Refreshments provided by Foundant Technologies.

May 13 – Billings | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 14 – Bozeman | 9 AM – 12 PM
May 16 – Great Falls | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
May 16 – Helena | 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
May 17 – Missoula | 9 AM – 12 PM

Early Bird Rates (Before May 8th)

MNA Member: $35
Non-MNA Member: $70

Normal Rates (After May 8th)

MNA Member: $50
Non-MNA Member: $100

The Montana Racial Equity Project presents its popular workshop – Ending Bias, Bigotry, and Racism: Skills & Strategies You Can Use. This workshop will enable you to develop skills and strategies to dismantle hatred towards historically disadvantaged, marginalized, and oppressed people. You’ll learn key terms, history, your racial and cultural lens, and communication methods. You’ll also develop the ability and equanimity to recognize and deal with racism, bigotry and prejudice whenever encountered. REGISTER HERE

*$80.00 Early Bird Registration by Apr. 22
*$100.00 Late Registration
*Appropriate for age 15 and above.
*Teachers attending this full workshop will receive 7 renewal units from the Montana OPI
*Lunch, coffee, tea, water, and snacks provided.
*TWO BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) full scholarships are available. FOUR need-based half scholarships are also available. Contact [email protected] to be approved before purchasing a ticket.
*Limited to 20 people. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is May 13th if not already fully booked. Contact [email protected] to get on our waiting list if the workshop is already full.
*NOTE – payments are non-refundable for any cancellations after May 13th if no one is available to fill the reserved slot.

Please email [email protected] with any questions.

Survival Skills for the Nonprofit Leader

Survival Skills for the Nonprofit Leader is a short-term low impact manager training program for managers and supervisors working for nonprofit organizations. Course classes take place once per month for five months and are designed to help individuals develop the skills and knowledge necessary to be an effective nonprofit manager.  Students will learn about nonprofit management, leadership, ethics, financial operations, and laws and regulations pertaining to nonprofit governance. Students will benefit from instruction by MSUB faculty and from nonprofit leaders who bring their day in, day out experiences to the learning process.

The course schedule and session topics are as follow:

Management and Leadership – 1:00-5:00 PM Tuesday January 29^, 2019

• Application of ethics
• Strategies of effective governance and leadership
• Board Development
• Staff Development

HR Basics – 1:00-5:00 PM Tuesday February 26, 2019

• Hiring
• Discrimination and harassment
• Corrective actions
• Distinction between private/public/ nonprofit laws

Financial Management and Budgeting – 1:00-5:00 PM Tuesday March 26, 2019

• Financial management of organizational budgets
• Federal and State laws regulating nonprofits

Communication in Nonprofit Settings – 1:00-5:00 PM Tuesday April 23, 2019

• Organization communication
• Persuasive communication
• Interpersonal awareness and communication

Fundraising and Advocacy – 1:00-5:00 PM Tuesday May 28, 2019

• Lobbying Laws
• Making You Case (Selling Your Impact)
• Community advocacy and Fundraising

The total cost for the program is just $400

To learn more and to Register go to  http://www.msubillings.edu/extendedcampus/nonprofit_survival.htm