Montana Nonprofit Association

05/26/2026

We're SO EXCITED for this program. Direct support + targeted learning is practically our love language.

Most nonprofits don't start because someone really wants to ask people for money. The mission comes first. Fundraising happens through sheer grit and determination -- often stretched across staff with other responsibilities (and passions).

As your organization grows, so does your fundraising need. But it can be hard to find the capacity to bridge the gap from a scrappy start-up to a mature organization with full-time development staff and an organized, established donor stewardship plan.

That's why MNA is excited to launch our first-ever Fundraising Cohort Program.

This is a hands-on, collaborative experience designed to help Montana nonprofits strengthen their fundraising capacity, grow individual donor support, and build sustainable fundraising practices for the future.

We've designed the program to be a sort of launch pad for midsize organizations, with peer learning and direct fundraising support from MNA Fundraising Program Director Anna Smoot.

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05/04/2026

Vu Le, the voice behind Nonprofit AF, is coming to Missoula and Bozeman this month to discuss his new book, Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy. Known for his candid, funny, and sometimes brutally honest takes on the nonprofit sector, Vu challenges funders and nonprofits alike to rethink how we work together to create real change.

Join Headwaters Foundation and Montana Nonprofit Association for one of these lively conversations.

Registration is required! Learn more save your spot here:

📍 Missoula – May 21 - https://mtnonprofit.org/event/reimagining-philanthropy-yes-the-whole-thing-a-talk-with-vu-le-missoula/

📍 Bozeman – May 22 - https://mtnonprofit.org/event/reimagining-philanthropy-bozeman/

04/28/2026

Looking forward to hanging out with folks in White Sulphur Springs!

So excited for another Rural Community Builder Summit Tuesday in White Sulphur Springs with our friends from Montana Nonprofit Association and Montana Community Foundation.

04/23/2026

Does your nonprofit organization support employees when they're navigating new family members or sickness in the family?

Due to member requests, we were excited to collect data on family and medical leave in our latest Nonprofit Compensation & Benefits Report.

70% of responding organizations in Montana reported that they offer some form of paid or unpaid family & medical leave. We think that's a pretty good start, and we're already looking forward to seeing how these numbers change over the years.

Tell us in the comments: Does your organization have a leave policy? Do you feel supported by that policy, or do you wish it was better?

Check out our 2026 Compensation & Benefits report for more data on nonprofit salaries and benefits in a 7-state region.

04/16/2026

Meet our two newest team members! 🎉

Anna Smoot joins MNA as our new Fundraising Program Director, leading the Fundraising Hub — a pilot program designed to build fundraising capacity for small nonprofits across Montana. Anna brings two decades of experience advancing causes in disability services, healthcare, education, workforce development, mental health, and substance abuse prevention. She's based in Bozeman with her family, and we couldn't be more glad she's here.

Barbara Krizek steps into the role of Accounting & Grants Manager, keeping our financials sharp and our grants on track. A former Air Force Intelligence Officer and current recreational pilot, Barbara brings thirteen years of nonprofit accounting experience serving organizations focused on animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence. She calls Red Lodge home.

Welcome, Anna and Barbara — we're so excited to have you on the team! 💙

03/24/2026

Here’s a peek at what’s waiting for you at the Montana Fundraising Summit on April 7 👇

✅ Sessions on planned giving, donor-advised funds, AI grant writing, and more
✅ Two peer showcase tracks — hear from Montana fundraisers who’ve innovated AND those who’ve gone back to basics
✅ One-on-one time with fundraising experts and legislators
✅ A full day of networking with nonprofit professionals from across Montana

And if travel costs are a concern — we have first-come, first-served travel scholarships available. We don’t want distance to be a barrier. Learn more at the link in comments.

03/18/2026

Looking forward to hanging out with the good people of Cut Bank!

03/12/2026

We're looking forward to presenting at In Practice to help Montana Symphonies and other arts organizations improve their work of their boards!

03/12/2026

Is your nonprofit ready to make its voice heard? 📣 Whether you're a staff member just getting started with advocacy or a board member looking to deepen your organization's impact, MNA has a training for you this spring.

Nonprofit Policy & Advocacy 101 starts March 25 — a three-part series to build your skills and confidence. And if you want to get your board on board (😄), Board's Guide to Advocacy kicks off April 28 in just two one-hour sessions.

Both courses are led by MNA Policy Director Lorianne Burhop. Tag a colleague who should join you!

03/03/2026

We’re so excited to announce the Montana Fundraising Summit is coming to Great Falls on April 7! 🎉

This is a day designed specifically for Montana nonprofit professionals — executive directors, fundraising staff, communications teams — who are navigating a complicated funding environment and looking for practical, grounded strategies to move forward.

Whether you’re shoring up donor relationships, exploring new revenue streams, or just trying to figure out where to focus your energy right now, this Summit is for you. Registration is open — link in comments!