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High-Level National Litigation Updates and Impact on Grantees

January 12, 2027 @ 12:00 pm

Finance Leadership Public Policy Federal Policy Impacts

Join Democracy 2025 and National Council of Nonprofits Grantee Roundtable Series. This webinar will provide an update on key grant cases and how the current status of those cases impact […]

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Operating While Under Threat: Strategies to Prepare for and Respond to Federal Funding Threats

December 14 @ 12:00 pm

Finance Leadership Federal Policy Impacts

Join us for the third session in the Democracy 2025 and National Council of Nonprofits Grantee Roundtable Series. This webinar will bring together advocates and grantees to share response strategies, […]

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Demystifying Audits and Investigations – What You Need to Know (and Ask) If Your Program Is Under Review

December 2 @ 12:00 pm

Finance Leadership Federal Policy Impacts

Join us for the second session in the Democracy 2025 and National Council of Nonprofits Grantee Roundtable Series. Featuring insights from former federal inspectors general, this webinar provides an in-depth […]

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Leveraging Federal Funds: How the Government’s Actions May Impact Your Federally Funded Program

November 16 @ 12:00 pm

Finance Leadership Federal Policy Impacts

Democracy 2025 and the National Council of Nonprofits invite you to join the kickoff session of the Grantee Roundtable Series. This introductory webinar will cover existing, emerging and accelerating threats […]

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Significant disruption to federal grants supporting healthcare and education across Montana

October 27, 2026

Advocacy Federal Dysfunction Federal Spending Federal Policy Impacts

Since 2025, Bridgercare has faced significant disruption to two federal grants that support healthcare and education across Montana. In April 2025, the Trump administration froze Bridgercare’s Title X Family Planning […]

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I-194 and Nonprofits: How The Montana Plan would impact nonprofit political activities

October 16, 2026

Public Policy

This year, Montana voters are weighing in on an initiative to limit corporate spending in elections. This initiative is I-194, or “The Montana Plan”. I-194 would amend Montana law to […]

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The Nonprofit Resilience Gap: G2 Study Finds Fundraising Strategy Isn’t the Problem—Execution Is

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There is a clear gap between fundraising strategy and the systems that support it. Nonprofit leaders have spent years navigating economic uncertainty, changing donor expectations, staffing shortages, and increasing demands. […]

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Save the Date: MNA Annual Conference

September 28, 2027 @ 8:00 am

Missoula, Montana. More information to follow. Updates will be shared here in 2027: https://conference.mtnonprofit.org/

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Nonprofits and Civic Engagement

October 1, 2026

Participation in Election and Voter Engagement Activities Montana nonprofits play a pivotal role in building a more inclusive democracy. Nonprofits have the constitutional right and responsibility to engage in electoral […]

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Guide to Voter Engagement for Nonprofits

October 1, 2026

Public Policy

A common question we get at MNA is how 501c3’s can be involved in elections without putting their tax-exempt status at risk. We are always excited to answer that yes, […]

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Delayed Federal Funding Left a Montana Veterans’ Service Dog Nonprofit to Cover the Gap

September 30, 2026

Federal Policy Impacts

This story draws on a September 2026 message from DeeDe Baker, Executive Director of Dog Tag Buddies, and on reporting by MTN News. It is one example of how disruptions […]

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Losing $42,500 in NEA Funding Left Verge Theater With No Paid Staff

September 30, 2026

Federal Policy Impacts
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Federal Grant Terminations Cost the Myrna Loy $80,000 and Three Community Programs

September 30, 2026

Federal Policy Impacts

This story was adapted from the Myrna Loy Center for the Performing Arts’ May 2025 newsletter. It is one example of how disruptions in federal funding have affected Montana nonprofits. […]

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Montana Weed Control Association loses revenue and connection with federal partners

September 29, 2026

Federal Policy Impacts

As a small nonprofit organization serving Montana’s noxious weed management community, the Montana Weed Control Association (MWCA) has experienced firsthand the effects of federal funding reductions and restrictions. Beginning in […]

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From Equity to Action: Building the Skills to Recognize and Change Inequity

November 18 @ 1:00 pm

Human Resources Leadership

November 18th 1:00-3:30 PM MTN Event Description: Many organizations have spent years building shared language around diversity, equity, and inclusion. But understanding equity and knowing what to do about inequity […]

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Youth and Philanthropy: Stop Guessing What Kids Want

September 17, 2026

There is a very sophisticated way to figure out what young people want from your organization. Ask them. I spent a number of years working in economic development, where one […]

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Resources for Rural/Small Nonprofit Leaders

September 17, 2026

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Anyone who has driven east on Highway 200 knows that far eastern Montana is as different from the Paradise Valley as grape jelly is from mayonnaise – sure, both are […]

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Effective Meetings

September 17, 2026

Eddie Visnovske – Wolf Light Leadership Consulting, Columbia Falls MT As a leadership consultant and coach, most of my meetings today are one-on-one conversations with leaders and teams. I enjoy […]

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Montana Rural Tourism Partnership Guide 

September 17, 2026

Rachael Brug – Board chair – Southwest Montana Tourism My name is Rachael Brug, and I’ve spent the last several years living the translation gap between two worlds that desperately […]

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10 Practices for Rural Collaboration

September 17, 2026

A practical resource for rural nonprofit and community leaders Cassie Coburn – Meagher County Stewardship Council I’m Cassie Coburn, Executive Director of the Meagher County Stewardship Council in White Sulphur […]

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