Missoula Nonprofit Center

06/20/2024

Hey Missoula! Does your Nonprofit have a need for volunteers? Well, the Blewett School of Law is back again this summer looking to help out! As part of AB3's orientation series for incoming 1Ls, they want to get the students out of the classroom and into the community on August 19th. If your NPO has any projects that a group of volunteers could help out with, please reach out to Meri Althauser and [email protected].

11/22/2023

Last week at the Philanthropy Day Celebration, we honored five exceptional awardees who embody the spirit of generosity and community impact:

🏅 Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Maria Netzloff of Soft Landing Missoula
🏅 Outstanding Volunteer - Blake Nicolazzo of Missoula for Bears
🏅 Outstanding Philanthropists Award - Collin & Melissa Bangs
🏅 Outstanding Business or Foundation - Blackfoot Communications
🏅 Outstanding Nonprofit Organization - Tamarack Grief Resource Center

Congratulations to these inspiring individuals and entities! Your dedication to making a difference in Missoula is truly commendable. I'm proud to count myself among you esteemed folks in the philanthropic world; together, let's continue to create a brighter future for all.

11/19/2023

11/09/2023

Updates are coming for Missoula's Growth Policy. Join City Club’s November forum to learn more from panelists in local government and civil design and engineering, as well as a community representative. The panel will provide an overview of Montana’s SB382 Land Use Bill and its impacts to cities and counties, including updated mapping, and zoning and subdivision regulations. Register now at https://cityclubmissoula.com/?fbclid=IwAR1-I_fP3btp3IlymkmKLxJlKZMW4BFSaek_89dMcWYIlfthYCyy0M3xjQg

11/06/2023

Nonprofits, we want to celebrate you! Join us for the Philanthropy Day Celebration on Wednesday, 11/15 🤩

RSVP at https://www.missoulanonprofitcenter.org/training-and-events

11/01/2023

PSA to NPOS: Park Side Credit Union's 2024 Partner Program application is now open:
"Park Side Credit Union supports a multitude of causes, but each year we choose to work very closely with three non-profit organizations in both Missoula and the Flathead Valley. We select these official “Partners” with the help of a staff committee and offer each of them a significant donation, employee volunteer groups, cross-promotion, and shared advertising in order to increase their exposure in our communities. It is a great example of strategic philanthropy and the credit union difference. Our positive impact is compounded every year and we are creating an unparalleled network of cooperation. It’s unique, it’s progressive; it’s the Park Side Partner Program." - PSCU

Download the application and learn more by following the link below:
https://www.parksidefcu.com/community/

10/25/2023

The Missoula County Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) is seeking parents and caregivers to participate in the 3rd cohort of its nationally-recognized program beginning January 2024. Interested parents and caregivers should complete the quick and easy online application here by December 1st, 2023. Once you've applied, the PLTI Coordinator will reach out to you to schedule a 30-minute meet-and-greet to share more about the program, answer questions, and get to know you a bit! Anyone with questions about PLTI can reach PLTI Coordinator Sam Duncan at [email protected]

MNC Members: How Can You Help?



Think about 5 people in your life (personal or professional) who care about young people and want to learn about parent leadership and advocacy, then send them information about PLTI and ask them to consider applying. You are welcome/encouraged to cc me.
If you have kids or friends in the school system (teachers, administrators, counselors), send them information about PLTI and ask if any staff or parents come to mind who may be a good fit! You are welcome/encouraged to cc me.
Identify a few of your community partners/orgs who may have close relationships with parents and caregivers (i.e., folks who may be interested in PLTI), then connect me with them on email so that I can ask them about getting the word out!

If you have any questions at all, ask away! If you have some genius ideas about outreach, schedule a time to chat by emailing [email protected] .

10/23/2023

Taxes can be daunting, especially for those new to the United States. But you can make a difference! The Volunteer Tax Assistance (VITA) program is an IRS and Community-Sponsored program designed to assist low to moderate-income taxpayers with the preparation of their annual tax returns at no cost. The IRC in Missoula aims to provide newly arrived refugees and other community members with this free service! The IRC in Missoula is recruiting volunteers to serve as volunteer tax screeners, preparers, and quality reviewers.

There is no prior tax experience necessary to volunteer and IRS training is provided. This is a wonderful professional development opportunity for anyone wishing to gain tax certifications, free of charge!

Volunteers can serve a flexible schedule, offering between 3- 15 hours a week, with evening and weekend volunteering shifts available. Appointments will take place in-person at the IRC office in Missoula. Training will begin in December, with tax appointments taking place between January and April.

Email [email protected] to get started!

10/13/2023

We want to celebrate our Missoula Nonprofit community and honor those extra special folks who have gone above and beyond this year!

Save the date and celebrate the heart of giving with the Missoula Nonprofit Center & United Way!

Nominate someone today for this year's Philanthropy Day Awards, and join us in honoring our community heroes. Together, let's celebrate the spirit of giving!

Nominations can be made at bit.ly/2023_MNC_Awards

10/10/2023

LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR THIS GRANT:

Women’s Giving Circle 2023 Grants Supporting Women’s Issues

The Women’s Giving Circle of Missoula County (WGC) is pleased to invite non-profit organizations addressing women’s issues in our community to apply for this year’s $10,000 grant. Applications will be accepted from September 1 through October 10.

Applicants should clearly demonstrate how their programs, services, mission, etc. lift up women in Missoula County and embody the Circle’s core values of community, equity, and opportunity.

Three finalists will be chosen from the initial pool of applicants, and these organizations will each give a brief presentation to the Circle membership on November 9. The membership will vote to select the grant winner, which will be announced on December 15. Finalists that do not receive the $10,000 grant will each be gifted $1,000 in unrestricted funds for their work to support women in Missoula County.

The WGC is a program of the Missoula Community Foundation and has granted $60,000 to local non-profits since its inception in 2018. The Circle includes nearly 100 women and non-binary philanthropists of all ages and backgrounds who pool their resources to contribute to positive change and amplify their impact.

New members are welcome to join the WGC at any time and participate in the current grant cycle. For more information visit womensgivingcirclemissoula.org or reach out to us at: [email protected].

10/07/2023

Indigenous Peoples' Day is coming up this Monday! On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor America’s first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today. We encourage everyone to celebrate by attending this incredible event on October 10th!

09/27/2023

Meet our new Program Manager, Jacinda Morigeau!