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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 […]

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 […]

A Practical Guide to Radio PSAs

August 19, 2026

Advertising Communications

Tips from real radio experience, on writing, distributing, and recording a public service announcement.

Celebrating Nonprofit Day – and asking Congress to stand with us

August 18, 2026

MNA News Federal Policy Impacts

August 17 is National Nonprofit Day—a day to recognize and celebrate the incredible role of nonprofits in our communities. Montana’s nonprofit sector is the state’s third-largest employer, providing more than […]

Numbers That Narrate: Using Data to Build Your Grant

December 8 @ 12:00 pm, December 10 @ 12:00 pm

Fundraising Focus on Fundraising

Course Schedule: Tuesday, December 8th 12:00-1:00 PM MT Thursday, December 10th 12:00-1:00 PM MT Course Description: Think Census data is about as exciting as reading the phone book? Think again! […]

Recruiting Board Members: Simple steps to build the right board for your organization

August 6, 2026

Board Members Board Recruitment Board Governance

Montana Nonprofit Unemployment: Are nonprofit employees eligible for unemployment in Montana?

August 5, 2026

Human Resources

In Montana, employees of nonprofit organizations may be eligible for unemployment benefits if they meet certain criteria. Like other workers in the state, they must generally have worked for a minimum amount of […]

Navigating the 2027 Legislative Session

First three Mondays in November

Public Policy Federal Policy Impacts

Course Schedule Monday November 2nd, 1:00-2:00pm MT Monday November 9th, 1:00-2:00pm MT Monday November 16th, 1:00-2:00pm MT Course Description Learn the who’s, how’s, and what’s of the 2027 MT Legislative […]

Sign our letter urging Montana’s delegation to protect nonprofit funding

July 23, 2026

Public Policy Federal Policy Impacts

MNA is asking our member organizations to sign a letter to our federal delegation, asking them to protect nonprofits from federal funding delays and disruptions. Nonprofits across every subsector work […]

Practical Internal Controls for Nonprofits with Pinion

October 27 @ 1:00 pm, October 29 @ 1:00 pm

Finance Leadership Principles & Practices

October 27th and 29th, 1:00-2:15 PM MT Course Description: Intended Audience: Executive Directors, finance staff/bookkeepers, board members and treasurers, and leaders of all‑volunteer or small‑staff organizations. Session One | Tuesday, October […]

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Starting a 501(c)(3) in Montana

January 26, 2018

A complete guide for getting started as a nonprofit in Montana, with links for legally…

2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report

December 30, 2024

Nonprofit Wage & Compensation Report 2025 Report Now Available: Purchase 2025 Report Here The 2024…

Supporting Community Builders in Rural Eastern Montana

December 12, 2024

In our Building Belonging blog series, the MNA team has been writing about the work…

Wrap-up: MNA Nonprofit Roundtables

December 10, 2024

Roundtables to Build Connection between Nonprofit Leaders and Montana Legislators MNA convened three roundtables between…

Land Acknowledgements: One step in the right direction

November 27, 2024

Land acknowledgements are one way to recognize Indigenous communities and our country's complex history. Read…

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

November 12, 2024

Join MNA and nonprofits across the state in raising our collective voice through local media!…

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

August 20, 2024

One of the most powerful ways to educate and engage your community on an issue…

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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

A Practical Guide to Radio PSAs

Celebrating Nonprofit Day – and asking Congress to stand with us

Numbers That Narrate: Using Data to Build Your Grant

Recruiting Board Members: Simple steps to build the right board for your organization

Montana Nonprofit Unemployment: Are nonprofit employees eligible for unemployment in Montana?

Navigating the 2027 Legislative Session

Sign our letter urging Montana’s delegation to protect nonprofit funding

Practical Internal Controls for Nonprofits with Pinion

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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