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**Author:** [@MichaelMNA](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/MichaelMNA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/w4s-and-new-employees/281 "2025-12-02T18:57:17Z")
Our Affilate, Dean Barta of Barta Business Group, put together this resource for helping new employees understand and complete their W4s during their onboarding. If helpful, great! (We are not keeping the links current… --- ## [Sabbatical Policy for Employees](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/sabbatical-policy-for-employees/212)
**Author:** [@Addicott](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/Addicott)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/sabbatical-policy-for-employees/212 "2025-11-05T21:31:56Z")
Could you share with me what type of Sabbatical Policies you are seeing out there currently? Specifically regarding the following items: Commitment to stay with organization after, and if you don’t you must repay sala… --- ## [Nonprofits Purchasing Cars](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/nonprofits-purchasing-cars/279)
**Author:** [@MeganTerry](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/MeganTerry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/nonprofits-purchasing-cars/279 "2025-08-27T20:44:22Z")
Hi, all! Curious if anyone has experience with purchasing, leasing, or having been donated a car? I, the Executive Director, typically travel about 30-50% of the time, but certain times of the year I may be on the road… --- ## [Leave Donation Policy](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/leave-donation-policy/245)
**Author:** [@Katie\_Pidgeon](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/Katie_Pidgeon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/leave-donation-policy/245 "2025-07-31T22:15:56Z")
Does anyone currently have a Leave Donation Policy? We are exploring setting up a system where employees could donate their annual leave to other employees in need (for medical or emergency situations) and would love to … --- ## [Cell phone reimbursement](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/cell-phone-reimbursement/278)
**Author:** [@kirah](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/kirah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/cell-phone-reimbursement/278 "2025-07-31T22:08:21Z")
Hello! We currently utilize phone services through a local business. We are exploring using Google Voice or a similar product since employees are working remote more frequently. We can set our office phone to forward, bu… --- ## [AssociationSphere.com?](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/associationsphere-com/277)
**Author:** [@MPAC406](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/MPAC406)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/associationsphere-com/277 "2025-07-13T22:40:32Z")
Has anyone had experience with the associationsphere.com for managing members, member platforms, and/or event registration? --- ## [Starting a Small Nonprofit – Looking for Guidance and Tools](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/starting-a-small-nonprofit-looking-for-guidance-and-tools/274)
**Author:** [@kitabid](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/kitabid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/starting-a-small-nonprofit-looking-for-guidance-and-tools/274 "2025-05-28T20:17:58Z")
Hello Everyone! I’m in the early phases of forming a small 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Montana centered on youth mental health support. I’m at the stage where I’ve done a lot of research and planning (months of it) and now I… --- ## [Nonprofits with Chapters?!](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/nonprofits-with-chapters/266)
**Author:** [@srogala](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/srogala)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/nonprofits-with-chapters/266 "2025-05-02T12:30:41Z")
Hey all! We occasionally get questions from organizations with affiliates, chapters, and other structures. We’d love a list of savvy chapter and affiliate folks that can be resources for others and us! Would you let us … --- ## [Financial Leadership Network Call](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/financial-leadership-network-call/261)
**Author:** [@MichaelMNA](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/MichaelMNA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/financial-leadership-network-call/261 "2025-03-06T17:44:50Z")
Recap of the 2.6.2025 Call Michael shared out what we know vs what we don’t know following the chaos of the Executive Orders, Federal Funding Freeze/Unfreeze, and shuttering of USAID funding. Adam shared: “While last w… --- ## [Comments about Neon One](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/comments-about-neon-one/262)
**Author:** [@ccooney](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/ccooney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/comments-about-neon-one/262 "2025-02-26T18:04:08Z")
At Bigfork Food Bank, we are purchasing our first CRM and are seriously considering Neon One. I don’t want a CRM product that is too basic, which we may outgrow quickly. I’ve used Raiser’s Edge/RE NXT for 20+ years at w… --- ## [Small Nonprofit Website Platform](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/small-nonprofit-website-platform/260)
**Author:** [@bwilkinson](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/bwilkinson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/small-nonprofit-website-platform/260 "2025-02-24T18:54:55Z")
Hi, Everyone! My board & I want to switch our website platform; we are currently using Homestead but find it not very user friendly. We are a small nonprofit on a limited budget & are looking for a platform that is eas… --- ## [Resources during OMB Halt on Federal Assistance](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/resources-during-omb-halt-on-federal-assistance/259)
**Author:** [@srogala](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/srogala)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/resources-during-omb-halt-on-federal-assistance/259 "2025-01-28T18:04:55Z")
If you have resources to share with nonprofits during this time of uncertainty please share below. --- ## [Development Member Call - resources, chat, questions](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/development-member-call-resources-chat-questions/223)
**Author:** [@Tylyn\_MNA](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/Tylyn_MNA)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/development-member-call-resources-chat-questions/223 "2025-01-23T17:45:37Z")
Hi folks! Here will be our standing post for resources, questions, chat stemming from our monthly development call. Please feel free to post here and check after meetings for resources! --- ## [Early Career January Call](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/early-career-january-call/258)
**Author:** [@Amy\_MNA](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/Amy_MNA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/early-career-january-call/258 "2025-01-16T20:37:01Z")
Today we did intros, talked about what to expect for the call, talked about topics and questions that people are interested in covering this year, and shared a few resources about the AmeriCorps VISTA program, fundraisin… --- ## [Drafting an RFP seeking a Strategic Planner](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/drafting-an-rfp-seeking-a-strategic-planner/255)
**Author:** [@Clifford\_Kipp](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/Clifford_Kipp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/drafting-an-rfp-seeking-a-strategic-planner/255 "2025-01-16T18:03:44Z")
Looking for examples of RFPs any non-profits might have drafted while searching for Strategic Planners. --- ## [Helpful Tutorial for IRS Withholding Estimator and W-4 Generator](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/helpful-tutorial-for-irs-withholding-estimator-and-w-4-generator/254)
**Author:** [@MichaelMNA](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/MichaelMNA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/helpful-tutorial-for-irs-withholding-estimator-and-w-4-generator/254 "2025-01-02T18:38:22Z")
After the Financial Leadership Network call (1.2.2025), I thought it might be helpful to share a video tutorial that you might use for your new employees who need to complete their W-4 form (or for current employees who … --- ## [HRA for Health Insurance - does anyone use HRA to provide Health Care to employees?](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/hra-for-health-insurance-does-anyone-use-hra-to-provide-health-care-to-employees/251)
**Author:** [@Ted\_G](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/Ted_G)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/hra-for-health-insurance-does-anyone-use-hra-to-provide-health-care-to-employees/251 "2024-12-21T00:19:27Z")
From a first glance, it seems that our nonprofit (3 insured employees) may be best served getting a HRA. This would involve employees getting health care on the marketplace, then submitting premium cost for reimbursemen… --- ## [Affinity Design, Photo, and Publisher](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/affinity-design-photo-and-publisher/253)
**Author:** [@MPAC406](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/MPAC406)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/affinity-design-photo-and-publisher/253 "2024-11-23T01:26:04Z")
Has anyone tried Affinity design software (Black Friday 50% Off | The Creative Suite You Deserve)? Their Design, Photo, and Publisher software is now available to nonprofits for free through Canva…I’m trying to decide if… --- ## [Family Forward MT!](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/family-forward-mt/252)
**Author:** [@Amy\_MNA](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/Amy_MNA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/family-forward-mt/252 "2024-11-19T17:06:59Z")
Have you heard about Zero to Five Montana’s new initiative, Family Forward? It is an effort to support businesses in implementing family forward policies and practices from start to finish - learn more here: \[About Famil… --- ## [I Needed assistance with Configuring Donor Management Software for Our Nonprofit](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/i-needed-assistance-with-configuring-donor-management-software-for-our-nonprofit/249)
**Author:** [@bewoj20821](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/bewoj20821)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2024, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/i-needed-assistance-with-configuring-donor-management-software-for-our-nonprofit/249 "2024-10-14T17:15:34Z")
Hey guys… :wave: I am reaching out to the community for some guidance regarding donor management software for our nonprofit. We have recently implemented a new platform (we are using Bloomerang :two\_hearts:) and are run… --- ## [Missoula Nonprofit Salesforce Hour](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/missoula-nonprofit-salesforce-hour/250)
**Author:** [@John\_Kamman](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/John_Kamman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/missoula-nonprofit-salesforce-hour/250 "2024-09-26T23:48:24Z")
Hello, we will be hosting a nonprofit Salesforce users group in Missoula on October 2nd This event is a chance for anyone in the Missoula area interested in Salesforce for nonprofits to connect, get support, and build … --- ## [Looking for CRM](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/looking-for-crm/248)
**Author:** [@mtovaas](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/mtovaas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/looking-for-crm/248 "2024-09-26T15:55:56Z")
We currently use Constant Contact for email marketing, but do not have a CRM. Recommendations based on what you’ve tried? --- ## [Building Inclusive Boards](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/building-inclusive-boards/247)
**Author:** [@srogala](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/srogala)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/building-inclusive-boards/247 "2024-09-17T18:49:27Z")
Discussion thread for Building Inclusive Boards What are the barriers, concerns, ideas, inspirations, realities of building boards where everyone can participate freely? Share your thoughts, ideas, and comments below: --- ## [Share your letters to the editor!](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/share-your-letters-to-the-editor/244)
**Author:** [@lburhop](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/lburhop)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/share-your-letters-to-the-editor/244 "2024-08-21T16:01:06Z")
MNA is excited to announce our new resource, Your Message in Print: A toolkit for using letters to the editor and op-eds to advance your mission! Have you used letters to the editor or op-eds to bring attention to the i… --- ## [Health Insurance - does buying into an umbrella policy make your staff co-employees](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/health-insurance-does-buying-into-an-umbrella-policy-make-your-staff-co-employees/242)
**Author:** [@DBrooks](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/DBrooks)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/health-insurance-does-buying-into-an-umbrella-policy-make-your-staff-co-employees/242 "2024-07-29T22:05:43Z")
The statewide nonprofit I direct has bought into a pool/umbrella health insurance with our national affiliate organization. As the statewide nonprofit we are a separate 501c(3). We also pay the national affiliate to do o… --- ## [Local Network Leaders](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/local-network-leaders/224)
**Author:** [@Tylyn\_MNA](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/Tylyn_MNA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2024, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/local-network-leaders/224 "2024-01-25T17:58:13Z")
What do we like? Nonprofit networks! Where do we like them? In local communities! Please use this space to ask questions, share resources, and tell us what’s working (or not) in your efforts to build a nonprofit network… --- ## [Chat GPT - AI & Marketing](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/chat-gpt-ai-marketing/188)
**Author:** [@MNA\_Kate](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/MNA_Kate)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/chat-gpt-ai-marketing/188 "2024-01-18T19:15:21Z")
Lately I’ve been exploring using Chat GPT for some of my marketing & comms tasks. So far most of what I’ve used it for is to jumpstart basic marketing copy for upcoming events, by prompting it to write call to action par… --- ## [Professional Development for Marketing & Comms Staff](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/professional-development-for-marketing-comms-staff/240)
**Author:** [@Amy\_MNA](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/Amy_MNA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/professional-development-for-marketing-comms-staff/240 "2024-07-11T20:06:09Z")
Today, the Comms affinity group chatted briefly about professional development opportunities and recommendations, here are a few that were shared: Nonprofit Marketing Guide Public Relations Society of America Conferenc… --- ## [Overtime Rules Change](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/overtime-rules-change/238)
**Author:** [@srogala](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/srogala)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/overtime-rules-change/238 "2024-07-11T18:00:56Z")
The Overtime Rules Change will go into effect July 1st. Learn more here DOL resources here. This has the potential to impact EDs and other leadership team members making less than the new qualifying amount, $43,888 on… --- ## [Calling All Executive Directors!](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/calling-all-executive-directors/175)
**Author:** [@srogala](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/u/srogala)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/t/calling-all-executive-directors/175 "2024-05-28T18:09:52Z")
It can be lonely at the top. This topic is for challenges facing ED’s and CEO’s, as well as a spot to share celebrations and strategies. Register Here [Next page](https://community.mtnonprofit.org/latest.md?page=1)