The Nonprofit Development Partnership serves nonprofit organizations and the people working with organizations, as volunteers, board members, and staff. We do this because we believe nonprofits play incredible vital roles in our community and our nation.
The Need for Nonprofit Development
Nonprofit organizations in Montana demonstrate their value, and their strengths, every day.
- The nonprofit sector plays important roles in Montana, building healthy communities, attracting economic investment, maintaining beautiful landscapes, delivering cultural experiences, and providing a social safety net.
- The nonprofit sector is a critical part of the state’s economy, and was the third largest employer in the state during 2005-2006 (source: Montana Nonprofit Association, Montana Nonprofit Sector Report, January 2007).
- Nonprofits are uniquely positioned to leverage resources from out-of-state foundations, corporations, and the federal government, in addition to attracting funding from in-state donors and foundations.
Nonprofit organizations in the Flathead region face challenges to ensuring their missions are achieved efficiently and effectively. The Flathead’s nonprofit sector is comprised primarily of small, under-resourced nonprofit organizations.
- The majority of funding from foundation and government sources is program-focused and usually does not cover staff development or provide for adequate infrastructure.
- Especially in a rural state like Montana, there is a lack of locally-based resources for training and consultation in the areas of leadership, governance, administration, planning and fundraising.
- Few nonprofit leaders are the products of formal training and education in the field of nonprofit management. Instead, a majority of nonprofit CEO’s come up through the ranks of program staff, or are managers who have “crossed over” to the nonprofit sector from another line of work, such as for-profit business or public service.
Nonprofits in Flathead County (data from 2004, compiled by the Montana Nonprofit Association)
- Number of Nonprofits reporting income over $25,000: 147
- Total Expenditures: $167 Million
- Total Assets: $265 Million
- Total Employment: 2,710 employees with a payroll over $85 Million
NpDP’s Three-Year Vision
NpDP's vision of service to nonprofits by 2009 includes these elements:
- Accessible, Meaningful Resources including a useful website, resource bank of professionals, and an annual regional nonprofit conference
- Valuable Community Networks, such as relationships with businesses, partnerships with other training organizations, and community awareness of the impact and value of the nonprofit sector
- Enhanced Infrastructure for NpDP, including full-time staff, office space, and an expanded steering committee
- Dynamic FVCC Partnership including a possible certificate program for nonprofits, and a Board of Trustees member serving on the NpDP Steering Committee
- Visionary Programming with a regional presence that is based on research about the evolving needs of nonprofits
- Diversified Funding for NpDP, including support from foundations, corporations, and individuals
Nonprofit organizations and public agencies represented at NpDP Events
The following 56 organizations were represented at one or more NpDP Brown Bag, Seminar, or Networking event, by at least one staff member or volunteer during 2006:
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Abba Agape Center Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County Bob Marshall Foundation Children’s House Montessori Citizens for a Better Flathead Claiming America Conrad Mansion Discovery Developmental Center Evergreen Community Partners First Night Flathead Flathead CARE Flathead County Library Association and Foundation Flathead Food Bank Flathead FORCE Soccer Club Flathead Land Trust Flathead Valley Community College and Foundation Flathead Workforce Center Fur for Vets Glacier Fund Glacier Institute Glacier Natural History Association Glacier Performing Arts Center Glacier Pilot Club Glacier Symphony and Chorale Great Bear Foundation Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley Hockaday Museum of Art
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Hope Ranch Isaak James Children’s Charity Kalispell Montessori Elementary Literacy Volunteers Montana All-Star Cheerleading Montana Community Foundation Montana State University Alumni Association Montana West Economic Development Montana Wilderness Association Museum at Central School Northwest Healthcare Foundation Northwest Montana Human Resources Northwest Montana Veterans’ Food Bank Northwest Women’s Policy Council Nurturing Center PLUK (Parents Let’s Unite for Kids) Ravenwood Natural Sciences Center Resources Media Salvation Army Special Friends Advocacy Program Stillwater Christian School Summit Prep School Swan View Coalition Trinity Lutheran Child Care Center United Way US Fish and Wildlife Service Whitefish CARE Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Youth Homes Inc.-Flathead Attention Home |
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