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Jan
19
12:00 PM12:00

Preparing for Law School

This online workshop will offer valuable insights and guidance as you prepare to apply and matriculate into law school.

Facilitated by Shelbi Fitzpatrick 1L, Stanford Law School, Gabriella Blatt, 1L, Stanford Law School, Erica Mendez 1L, University of Wisconsin Law School, and Manuel Lewis 1L, University of Michigan Law School

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Jan
20
8:00 AM08:00

Martin Luther King Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Day

January 20, 2025 - A National Day of Service

Dr. Martin Luther King Day on January 20 will be marked as a National Day of Service. Hopa Mountain will be supporting this Day of Service in several ways, including encouraging reading events with children. Literacy is a civil right - one that Dr. King was passionate about.

 Most people know Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as one of our nation’s foremost civil rights leaders. His love of reading and passion for learning was foundational to his ideals, speeches, and advocacy work.

We want to highlight the importance of literacy as part of marking this year's celebration. If you are interested in organizing a reading event in your community that day, we are glad to help you think through some activities, in addition to those listed online. We can share Hopa Mountain's StoryMakers bookmarks and resource materials too.

 

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Apr
6
to Apr 8

Shared Kitchen Workshop 101

Shared Kitchen Workshop 101

April 6 – 8 in Bozeman at the C’Mon Inn

 Please join us for this workshop on shared-use commercial kitchens, connect with other kitchens and organizations working on impactful food systems projects, and get your kitchen project to the next step.

This workshop is made possible by the Food Corridor, a boutique software company with strong connections to the shared-use kitchen community of practice, Mission West, and Hopa Mountain.

 This workshop will be facilitated by the Food Corridor. Through their kitchen management tools, nationwide kitchen directory and lead generation site (The Kitchen Door), and active online community of shared kitchen operators (Network for Incubator and Commissary Kitchens, aka the NICK), they have learned about best practices and strategies to support kitchen operators at all stages. They are excited to share these industry insights with you to support the important work you’re doing in your communities.

 The final agenda for this workshop is going to be shaped by you. We ask that you indicate your interest in participating in this workshop by January 31, so you can talk directly with Tyler Sangermano at the Food Corridor to shape the topics that will be presented.  Here is a sample of topics that could be covered:

•           Project planning and budgeting

•           Finding renters and kitchen users

•           Identifying funding sources

•           Providing incubation services and business training

•           Pricing structures and billing

•           Building out a physical kitchen space

•           Marketing your kitchen

•           Making connections with the shared kitchen community

•           Kitchen operation logistics (scheduling, billing, document management)

•           Kitchen culture (policies and rules)

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Dec
18
10:00 AM10:00

Ready to Rebrand Your Organization?

Whether your organization is just getting started, or is well established, this session led by Jill Neumeister (Pawnee), Principal Designer with Orca Design Group, will walk through the key items of your organization’s brand as you consider how you envision yourselves and how others see you in preparation for developing a website and other marketing tools.

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Dec
16
10:00 AM10:00

Understanding the 990 Form

The 990 is the tax form the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires all 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable and nonprofit organizations to submit annually. The Form 990 is designed to increase financial transparency and includes revenue, expenditure, and income data in addition to information used to assess whether a nonprofit aligns with federal requirements for tax-exempt status. The forms are publicly accessible, and often reviewed by funders and community members, so it is important that an organization’s Board and staff understand what is contained within them, how to use the 990 to highlight important aspects of your work, and how to read them. In this session, CPA Rosie Barndt will review the 990 form and important components of it that you should be aware of as a nonprofit leader that is sharing public information.

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Dec
6
10:00 AM10:00

Building an Annual Board and Finance Calendar

With the New Year upon us, now is the time to build a 2025 Board and Finance calendar, so everyone knows key due dates and their responsibilities to keep a nonprofit organization compliant with annual filing requirements. Sample calendars will be shared that reflect the work of well-established organizations and emerging organizations in this session.

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Nov
13
1:00 PM13:00

Incorporating Traditional Foods in School and Community Meals

Have you been thinking about how to serve more traditional Indigenous food in your school or community meal program? In this session led by Linda Black Elk, Educational Outreach Program Coordinator for NATIFS, the North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems, learn how you can increase the traditional foods served in your school, community or child nutrition programs. Linda will also discuss where you can purchase more traditional foods - whether locally or through conventional food providers.

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Nov
13
10:00 AM10:00

Creating Boards that Lead

A Discourse on Nonprofit Board Development, Board Operations and Responsibilities

If you are a member of a nonprofit board, or would like to become one, this nonprofit board training workshop is for you. This board development workshop will focus on the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit board members and getting Boards energized.

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Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00

Creating A Memorable Annual Appeal Letter

Are you ready to create an annual appeal letter or looking to improve the one you plan to send this year? If so, please join us for this online workshop led by fundraising expert, Laura Prindiville. In this session, she will review the elements of a well-crafted annual appeal letter and share examples of successful ones. Follow up support will be offered for those who want one-on-one support to finalize their appeal letter soon.

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Nov
7
10:00 AM10:00

Crafting a Compelling Grant Proposal

A compelling grant proposal should be concise, engaging, and demonstrate the value and impact of the proposed project. In this session focused on grant writing, we will share tips to writing a strong executive summary, need statement, and project description.

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Strengthening the Circle
Oct
21
to Oct 24

Strengthening the Circle

The fall 2024 STC Native Nonprofit Leadership gathering will take place October 21 - 24 at the K Bar S Lodge in Keystone, South Dakota for executive directors and Board members from South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota along with the Native Nations in the same geography. Applications will be accepted from a team of Native nonprofit executive directors and Board members.

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Sep
30
6:00 PM18:00

Medical Mentorship Program

Undergraduate students and recent graduates that are underrepresented in medicine are invited to apply to the Medical Mentorship Program.

The AAMC defines “underrepresented in medicine” as: “racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in the general population.” Our definition is broader and also includes first generation college students, those that come from low-income families and other disadvantaged backgrounds. If you are a pre-med student and meet one of these criteria, please apply.

The Medical Mentorship Program provides accepted students with mentorship, MCAT test prep support, and assistance with MD and DO applications to help students apply and be successful in medical school. For more information and to participate in these online programs, please email info@hopamountain.org.

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Sep
26
10:00 AM10:00

Board Brief: I Must Respectfully Disagree

Board Brief: I Must Respectfully Disagree. In this session ,we discuss conflict confidence on Boards. Every Board must be able to have crucial conversations, without creating harm or disrespect. We discuss the difficulty of disagreement with elders, family members and friends.

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Sep
12
10:00 AM10:00

Board Brief: Who’s On (Really) Board?

Board Brief: Who’s On (Really) Board? In this session, we will discuss board members as volunteers, especially what are legitimate expectations for your board. We explore how an annual review could make a difference in knowing who is on board and who is not.

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Aug
15
10:00 AM10:00

Board Brief: What is Our Crisis Plan?

Board Brief: What is Our Crisis Plan? Is your board ready to act calmly when (not if) crisis occurs? In this session, we will consider three (3) scenarios for which every board can be ready: unexpected staff and board changes, media crisis and sudden financial distress.  

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Jul
18
10:00 AM10:00

Board Brief: Do We Need Really a Strategic Plan

Board Brief: Do We Need Really a Strategic Plan? In this session, we will consider five (5) practical questions every board member should be able to answer with one voice at any given time. We will discuss how a strategic plan can help surface and answer these questions.

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 Additional sessions in this series:

Thursday, August 15, 10 a.m. MT

Board Brief: What is Our Crisis Plan? Is your board ready to act calmly when (not if) crisis occurs? In this session, we will consider three (3) scenarios for which every board can be ready: unexpected staff and board changes, media crisis and sudden financial distress.  

Thursday, September 12, 10 a.m. MT

Board Brief: Who’s On (Really) Board? In this session, we will discuss board members as volunteers, especially what are legitimate expectations for your board. We explore how an annual review could make a difference in knowing who is on board and who is not.

 Thursday, September 26, 10 a.m. MT

Board Brief: I Must Respectfully Disagree. In this session ,we discuss conflict confidence on Boards. Every Board must be able to have crucial conversations, without creating harm or disrespect. We discuss the difficulty of disagreement with elders, family members and friends.

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Jun
11
8:00 AM08:00

Getting Ready for Grant Writing 

Are you gearing up for fall grant writing, a time when many request for proposals (RFP) and applications are released? This online webinar will help you think through a strategy to organize essential documents to prepare you for your grant writing work. You will learn tips on how to research RFPs, outline work plans, and prepare to write winning proposals. 

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May
16
10:00 AM10:00

Planning for Strategic Planning

Strategic planning is an organization’s process of defining its direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. In this workshop, participants will learn about the elements of a strategic plan and how to implement a strategic planning process for their organization.

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May
14
10:00 AM10:00

Protecting Our Digital Territories: Safeguarding Online


Indigenous nonprofits, advocates, and activists encounter unique challenges in securing their online presence. Led by journalist Desiree Kane, this workshop offers crucial insights tailored to Indigenous Peoples engaged in nonprofit management especially ones related to Land Back or adjacent causes. We will delve into practical strategies to fortify their organization's cyber defenses and safeguard sensitive information. From understanding common vulnerabilities to implementing proactive measures, attendees will gain actionable knowledge to bolster their nonprofit's digital resilience.  Participants will also leave equipped with some essential skills to navigate and respond effectively to potential cyber attacks or doxxing incidents.

 

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Apr
29
10:00 AM10:00

Venmo, PayPal, DAF and QR Codes for Fundraising

In this online session led by Hopa Mountain staff Shelbi Fitzpatrick and Elizabeth Swank, learn about a wide range of online tools that can be used to expand fundraising opportunities for nonprofit organizations.

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Apr
15
to Apr 18

STC Bozeman Gathering

Strengthening the Circle is a Native nonprofit leadership program whose purpose is to enhance the capacities of experienced and emerging Native-led nonprofit organizations on or near reservations. If you are an eligible organization working to improve economic development, education, and social services, we invite you to apply!

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Mar
13
12:00 PM12:00

Producer-Led Marketing Workshop featuring Montana Maple Works

Montana Maple Works is the only licensed commercial producer of maple sugar in Montana. Join us to hear from the owner, David Knudson, as he shares his business journey moving from a cottage food producer into wholesale distribution.

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