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How to prevent email spoofing and spam messages from your email domain

December 4, 2025

Email spam websites Technology

Recently, MNA has received a number of spam email messages that look like legitimate emails from our members. This issue can be frustrating and dangerous for both the sender and […]

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Building Inclusive Leadership: Lessons from MNA’s BIPOC Focus Group

December 4, 2025

Culture Building Belonging

This spring, MNA hosted a webinar series on cultural inclusion with expert and trainer Turquoise Skye Devereaux of Indigenous Skye. This series included sessions on cultural inclusion for white-dominant organizations and a focus […]

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Announcing the MNA Fundraising Hub

December 3, 2025

Fundraising

As we approach the end of 2025, I am thrilled to announce a groundbreaking new initiative coming in 2026 – the Fundraising Hub at MNA!  We all know and have heard a common […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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2026 Compensation & Benefits Survey

October 6, 2025

Human Resources

Every two years, MNA gathers and publishes the most comprehensive nonprofit compensation data in our region. This year, we’re partnering again with Boise State University and our neighboring state associations […]

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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 […]

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Impact Evaluation Capacity Needs in Montana’s Nonprofit Sector 

August 25, 2025

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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.

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Montana’s Nonprofits are Stretched to the Limit

June 25, 2025

MNA News Federal Policy Impacts
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Potential Impacts of Federal Funding Cuts on Montanans and Montana's Economy

Potential Impacts of Federal Funding Cuts on Montanans and Montana’s Economy

March 27, 2025

Public Policy Federal Policy Impacts

Lately, there has been a lot of talk – and action – about reducing federal spending and the federal workforce. As nonprofits, we are feeling the impact of these reductions. […]

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Nonprofits are the Backbone of Our Communities

March 20, 2025

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There is a disturbing change of rhetoric taking place across our country and across Montana.  The idea being perpetuated is that anything other than big business is “parasitic” to our […]

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Nonprofits by the Numbers 2025: State of Montana’s Nonprofit Sector

March 12, 2025

MNA News

The Evolving Landscape of Montana’s Nonprofits  Montana’s nonprofit sector is at a pivotal moment. Despite economic challenges, the sector continues to grow, both in the number of organizations and in […]

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2025 Economic Impact Report

January 29, 2025

Economic Impact Report MNA News

MNA is pleased to release our 2025 Nonprofit Economic Impact report! The data in this report is compiled from Montana Department of Labor & Industry’s work, with updated methodology to improve analysis across time.

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2022 Foundation Directory

2022 Foundation Directory

January 8, 2025

Foundations Fundraising Starting a 501c3

The Montana 2022 Foundation Directory contains information from over forty active foundations funding in Montana. These foundations include community foundations, corporate giving programs and foundations, and private foundations. In addition, […]

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Nonprofit Executive Transition Toolkit

Nonprofit Executive Transition Toolkit

January 2, 2025

Hiring Transition Human Resources

Facing a change in leadership? This Nonprofit Executive Transition Toolkit will help you through the process of hiring a new Executive Director from start to finish. The toolkit features over […]

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2024 Montana Nonprofit Capacity Report

January 2, 2025

Capacity Report Murdock Foundation MNA News

The 2024 Nonprofit Capacity Report details strengths and weaknesses in nonprofit organizations across Montana. Participants were surveyed about their capacity in ten areas, such as mission capacity, people capacity, resource […]

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2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report

December 30, 2024

Compensation Human Resources

Nonprofit Wage & Compensation Report The 2024 Compensation & Benefits Report details salary levels for nonprofit professionals across the five-state region of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.  New this […]

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Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence

January 23, 2018

Getting Started Leadership Principles & Practices

Nonprofit leaders are increasingly challenged by greater community needs, heightened public demands for accountability, and limited or often declining resources. To assist you in meeting these challenges, we offer Principles […]

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