| Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits
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The Big Sky Institute for the Advancement of Nonprofits (BSI)is a 501(c)(3) research and development institute that strengthens philanthropy and nonprofits in Montana and other Philanthropic Divide states. |
| Blue Avocado
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Blue Avocado is a nonprofit online magazine for community nonprofits. It publishes on the 1st and 15th of every month through an HTML newsletter delivered to more than 50,000 subscribers. Thanks to its sponsors and members, Blue Avocado subscriptions are free. |
| BoardSource
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BoardSource is a national nonprofit focused on the needs of governing boards. Click on “Board Info” button across the top to see their free information. Also online bookstore of board-oriented handbooks and research. |
| Bob Harris’ Nonprofit Center
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Downloadable library of quick “fact sheets” on a variety of nonprofit/association topics. One helpful example: Policy or Procedure? (scroll down in left hand panel) |
| Capaciteria
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Searchable, peer-reviewed database of nonprofit resources, with over 100 categories. |
| Census Information
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A great tool for program planning and grant development, with customizable information from the Census down to the city and zip code level. |
| Employer Services - State of Montana (Flathead Job Services)
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Offers local workshops, a business resource library, HR Toolkit, and other helpful information for employers of all kinds. |
| Endow Montana
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Endow Montana is the website for the Governor's Task Force on Endowments and Philanthropy, a statewide effort to provide new strategies to secure permanent charitable resources for communities and organizations, while expanding philanthropy for all Montanans. |
| Federal Government Portal for Nonprofits
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A collection of links to information about grants, loans, management information, and tax law. |
| Free Management Library
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Exhaustive management library of over 675 categories developed by Authenticity Consulting. Also includes free, online, nonprofit “micro-MBA”. |
| Grants.gov
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A resource to find and apply for grants from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services. |
| Guidestar
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Guidestar makes the completed IRS Form 990’s available to the public. Nonprofits can register at no charge and enhance their listing provided to funders, researchers, and the general public-a great free marketing tool. |
| Human Resources - Flathead Job Service
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| Montana Nonprofit Association
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Statewide membership organization that promotes a stronger nonprofit sector, a supportive public climate, and the ability of nonprofits to accomplish their missions. |
| Nonprofit Risk Management Center
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Focused on risk management, workplace safety, and human resource needs of nonprofits. Offers free tutorials and advice (click tabs across top of home page). |
| Principles and Best Practices for Montana Nonprofits
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Be sure to check out the Principles and Best Practices for Montana Nonprofits recently developed by the Montana Nonprofit Association. In its most fundamental form, PBPMTN is a special publication containing a collection of nonprofit guiding principles, legal requirements and recommended practices for managing effective nonprofits in Montana. This publication, when complete, will also serve as the foundation for MNAs professional and organizational development opportunities, resources and services in the future. |
| Social Statistics Briefing Room
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A one-stop resource from the federal government for crime, health, education, and demographics. |
