Montana Nonprofit Association

What Montana Nonprofit Association does

Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) is a 501(c)(3) statewide membership association founded in 2001 and headquartered in Helena, Montana, that serves Montana's nonprofit sector. With 12 employees and a reported membership base of 725+ nonprofit organizations (some sources cite 800+), MNA functions as the state's primary trade association for the sector, providing training, advocacy, peer networking, and resource products to member organizations of varying sizes and missions.

MNA's core products include annual membership benefits, paid training and certification programs delivered through a Thinkific-hosted learning management system, an annual conference, cohort-based leadership and fundraising programs (MNA Accelerator, 2026-2027 Fundraising Cohort), affinity groups, and proprietary research publications such as Compensation Reports, a Foundation Directory, and a CRM Comparison Guide. In December 2025 the organization launched the MNA Fundraising Hub, a dedicated resource and training platform. The underlying technology backbone is composed of off-the-shelf SaaS: Novi AMS for association management, Neon CRM for constituent management, and Zoom for virtual programming; no proprietary AI/ML systems are evident.

Revenue is generated primarily through membership dues from the 725+ member base, supplemented by paid training, event and conference fees, publications, and foundation grant funding (including from partners such as the M.J. Murdock Trust). MNA maintains an affiliate partner discount program and partners with the National Council of Nonprofits for national-level policy representation and with firms such as Pinion for member-facing services. A dedicated Policy Director role, filled in March 2024, formalizes MNA's advocacy function.

Name

Montana Nonprofit Association

Legal name

Montana Nonprofit Association

Website

https://mtnonprofit.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Montana Nonprofit Association is a Helena-based 501(c)(3) statewide membership association founded in 2001 that serves 725+ Montana nonprofit organizations with training, advocacy, conferences, and proprietary research publications, funded primarily through membership dues, training fees, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Helena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for nonprofits and affiliate members (consultants and businesses) providing access to member benefits, resources, and discounts.
2. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from professional development courses, cohorts, and training programs including the Accelerator series, compensation equity programs, and management essentials.
3. Event Fees: Registration fees for the annual conference and other events, with member discounts available.
4. Publications and Resources: Sales of publications including the annual Compensation and Benefits Report, and resource toolkits such as the Letters to the Editor toolkit.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) is a 501(c)(3) membership association providing leadership, training, advocacy, and resources to Montana's nonprofit sector. It sells organization memberships that unlock discounted professional development courses, an annual conference, monthly peer member calls, compensation benchmarking reports, and access to a statewide member portal and community forum.

Product overview

Montana Nonprofit Association operates as a state association providing leadership and support for Montana's nonprofit sector. The organization offers a membership-based service model combining professional development programming (courses, conferences, accelerator programs), advocacy support, resource libraries, and networking platforms. Core offerings include Self-Paced Courses via Thinkific, the MNA Accelerator leadership program, monthly Member Calls affinity groups, annual Compensation Reports, and a Resource Library. The organization also maintains a Member Portal powered by Novi AMS for member management, a Community Forum (MNA Connect) for peer discussions, and publishes educational resources including the CRM Comparison Guide and Foundation Directory. Key value proposition centers on training, networking, advocacy, and resource-sharing for Montana's 725+ nonprofit members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual organization membership providing Montana nonprofits and affiliate consultants/businesses access to the knowledge base, member discounts on training and events, networking opportunities, peer calls, and resource library.
• Self-Paced Online Courses Recorded online courses hosted on Thinkific covering topics such as Compensation and Equity Design for Nonprofits and Bias Impact Response, sold individually or via the All Access Pass.
• All Access Pass Annual subscription pass providing unlimited access to MNA's training courses and resources at a flat rate.
• MNA Accelerator Leadership Program Six-session leadership development cohort covering management essentials including trust building, planning, evaluation, and employee performance management for nonprofit leaders.
• Annual Conference Annual in-person gathering featuring training, networking, and professional development for Montana nonprofit professionals, with member discounts on registration fees.
• Monthly Member Calls Monthly free peer networking calls organized by role or topic, including Policy & Advocacy, Development, Financial Leadership, Rural Nonprofits, Executive Directors, Marketing & Communications, and BIPOC Affinity Group.
• Resource Library Digital repository of articles, toolkits, templates, publications, and courses organized by topic, including Board Governance, Finance, Fundraising, Human Resources, Leadership, and Program Management.
• Compensation and Benefits Report Annual compensation and benefits survey report providing wage benchmarking data for Montana nonprofits, sold as a publication with member and non-member pricing.
• Job Board Online employment listing service connecting Montana nonprofits with job candidates, offering member discounts on vacancy postings.
• 2026-2027 Fundraising Cohort Multi-session cohort program providing intensive fundraising capacity building for Montana nonprofits with a competitive application process.
• Foundation Directory Annual directory publication featuring information from over 40 foundations that fund in Montana, used as a fundraising reference by nonprofit members.
• MNA Fundraising Hub Resource hub launched in December 2025 providing fundraising guidance, tools, and curated resources for Montana nonprofits.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Council of NonprofitscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMNA is affiliated with the National Council of Nonprofits, the nation's largest nonprofit network. This partnership provides connection to national policy advocacy, resources, and networking across state lines.
• PinioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPinion is an accounting and advisory firm specializing in nonprofit organizations. They partner with MNA to provide financial leadership content, member calls on finance topics, and webinars on financing options for nonprofits.
• Empact WorkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmpact Work provides compensation design expertise for MNA's Compensation Equity in Action Cohort. Travonnie Mackey from Empact Work serves as the compensation design expert for the program.
• Impactful InsightsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMNA has partnered with Impactful Insights to offer members a $500 discount on survey design and analysis services.
• Van Waes ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVan Waes Consulting specializes in nonprofit leadership challenges. MNA offers member access to their consulting services.
• Rad Co. (Radical Change Consulting)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRad Co. is a boutique consulting firm providing support in strategy, transitions, and fundraising for Montana nonprofits. Partnered with MNA to offer services to members.
• Elevation StrategiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic planning consultancy. MNA members receive a $500 discount on strategic planning projects with Elevation Strategies.
• H&E AdvisorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPA firm specializing in nonprofit attestation and assurance services. Featured in MNA's resource library for members.
• Tax990minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorForm 990 preparation service. MNA members save 10% off all Tax990 products through the affiliate partnership.
• BloomerangminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCRM platform for nonprofits. MNA offers special discounts on Bloomerang to members as part of member benefits.
• WorkmosisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBack-office financial services provider. Part of MNA's partnership with Pinion and Barta Business Group for nonprofit financial services.
• Barta Business GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services provider. Part of MNA's partnership suite for nonprofit back-office financial services.
• Coeus GlobalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBackground check services provider. MNA members can purchase volunteer or employment background checks at reduced rates through Coeus Global.
• First Nonprofit GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroup purchasing program (FNPadvantage) helping MNA members cut expenses in over ten areas including insurance, utilities, and office supplies.
• GrantStationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrant writing resource. MNA members can purchase annual subscription to GrantStation for $139 (75% off regular $699 price).
• ThinkificcoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system used by MNA to deliver self-paced online courses and training programs to members.
• Novi AMScoreTechnology or IntegrationAssociation management software used by MNA for membership management, event registration, and member portal operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MTNonprofit
• Facebookfacebook.com/117672421077
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montana-nonprofit-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtnonprofit

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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