Resource Library - Montana Nonprofit Association

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/

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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

September 30, 2026

Federal Policy Impacts

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Resources for Rural/Small Nonprofit Leaders

September 17, 2026

Rural Nonprofits Small nonprofits

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Message Guide: How to Talk About Federal Funding Disruptions

September 16, 2026

Federal Dysfunction. Local Fallout. The Cost to Montana Nonprofits and Communities Over the past eighteen months, numerous nonprofits have faced months-long federal funding delays and abrupt changes to systems and […]

Report: Impact Evaluation Capacity of Nonprofits in the Northwest

September 10, 2026

Program Management

MNA and other state association partners set out to understand the capacity of nonprofits in the Northwest states. In 2024, we ran a survey of nonprofit capacity and produced the […]

2026 Nonprofit Voter Guide

September 10, 2026

Public Policy

This guide is intended to inform voters about Montana statewide candidates’ views of the nonprofit sector and the impacts of proposed ballot initiatives to nonprofits in Montana. About the Voter […]

2026 Annual Conference Land Acknowledgment

September 1, 2026

DEIJ Culture MNA News Building Belonging

Montana is the traditional homeland and common hunting grounds of several tribes, including the Assiniboine, Blackfeet, Chippewa Cree, Crow, Gros Ventre, Kootenai, Little Shell, Northern Cheyenne, Pend d’Oreille, Plains Cree, […]

AFP Annual Education Summit

October 22

Fundraising

Event Description: The AFP Montana 2026 Education Summit, “Pathways in Planned Giving: From Simple Gifts to Complex Strategies”, brings together fundraising professionals, nonprofit leaders, and philanthropic partners from across the […]

Nonprofit Communication Strategies for Modern Donors

October 15 @ 12:00 pm

Fundraising

Event Description: For decades, direct mail was the gold standard of donor communication. But today’s donors—especially the next generation of philanthropists—expect something different. In this engaging and forward-thinking session, Julia […]

2026 Board Candidates

August 27, 2026

MNA News

The Montana Nonprofit Association Board of Directors is pleased to offer the following candidates for board service. Board members are elected by association members at the annual member meeting. To […]

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Save the Date: MNA Annual Conference

Nonprofits and Civic Engagement

Guide to Voter Engagement for Nonprofits

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

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

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

Montana Weed Control Association loses revenue and connection with federal partners

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

Youth and Philanthropy: Stop Guessing What Kids Want

Resources for Rural/Small Nonprofit Leaders

Effective Meetings

Montana Rural Tourism Partnership Guide

10 Practices for Rural Collaboration

Message Guide: How to Talk About Federal Funding Disruptions

Report: Impact Evaluation Capacity of Nonprofits in the Northwest

2026 Nonprofit Voter Guide

2026 Annual Conference Land Acknowledgment

AFP Annual Education Summit

Nonprofit Communication Strategies for Modern Donors

2026 Board Candidates

Featured Resources

Starting a 501(c)(3) in Montana

2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report

Supporting Community Builders in Rural Eastern Montana

Wrap-up: MNA Nonprofit Roundtables

Land Acknowledgements: One step in the right direction

We Are Montana’s Nonprofits: Letter to the Editor Campaign

Your Message in Print: New Toolkit Available for Letters to the Editor & Op-eds