Our Mission: The Nonprofit Development Partnership (NpDP) is dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations through education and capacity-building opportunities in the Flathead region.

Who We Serve: The focus of NpDP is on 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations engaged in five general areas of community service: Arts and Culture,  Basic Human Needs, Conservation/Natural Resources, Economic Development and Education.

Our 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