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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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Enjoy a screening of their award-winning film, We Ride for Her in Bozeman at 8 p.m.

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.

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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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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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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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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This meeting will introduce funders that support food pantries and backpack programs as they share their funding strategies and deadlines. It is hosted by the Montana Food Pantry Collaborative, Hopa Mountain and Oro y Plata Foundation, along with the support of the Otto Bremer Trust, Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Town Pump Charitable Foundation and the High Stakes Foundation.  

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