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We’re Hiring: MNA Public Policy Director

MNA Association

Position Title: Public Policy Director Reports to: Executive Director Approved by: Executive Director Date: January 22, 2024 Job Description Position Overview The Public Policy Director plays a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of nonprofits across Montana.

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From Band-Aids to Blueprint: How Nonprofits Can Engineer Systems Change through Advocacy and Public Policy

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

By Andrea Hill, Chief program Officer, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Nonprofits are the cornerstones of our communities, tackling complex challenges from education and healthcare to environmental protection and social justice. And yes, the crux of systems change is built on advocacy and public policy.

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A Seat at the Table: Shaping Advocacy for Impact

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Effective nonprofits also conduct advocacy – engaging community leaders, building their cases, and influencing public policies that impact their missions and the people they serve. Collaboration and Coalition Building Effective advocacy rarely happens in isolation. This is why statewide nonprofit associations like TNN matter.

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Shaping the Future: Why 501(c)3 Nonprofits Need a Powerful Policy Agenda

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Instead, a policy agenda allows nonprofits to leverage their expertise, data, and experience to inform and shape policies that directly affect their target communities and create lasting change. Crafting a clear and impactful policy agenda isn't magic, it's strategic planning. Foster education equity? Combat hunger?

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Using ‘Purple Glasses’ to Achieve Gender Equity in Mexico

Stanford Social Innovation Review

This involves collaborating with women leaders in business and academia around the world, which extends the impact of our work locally and creates valuable professional relationships and partnerships. The majority of these students are women and the first in their families to access higher education.

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[Breaking News] An Extraordinary Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits To Preserve Local Journalism

Bloomerang

Here are ways nonprofits can contribute to the preservation of local journalism: Funding and grants: Nonprofits with education missions can apply for the available Press Forward funding and secure a five-year grant. This can include internships, research partnerships, and educational initiatives.

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MNA is searching for our next Executive Director

MNA Association

MNA’s staff team is engaged, collaborative, committed to growth, and passionate about MNA’s unique mission. Background Founded in 2001, the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) is a membership organization of over 700 charitable nonprofits and 100 affiliate members that promotes a strong nonprofit sector in Montana.