Montana Nonprofit Day: February 2009

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Nonprofit Day on TVMT

Posted by MNA at 9:30 AM

During the month of February, TVMT will be running a 30-minute program highlighting "Montana Nonprofit Day" following their coverage of legislative hearings. The program features interviews with nonprofit directors and legislators and MNA Executive Director, Brian Magee's presentation on the nonprofit sector. Check your local listings for TVMT. You can view portions of the program here on this blog (see the right sidebar) or click here to view the full screen videos on MNA's YouTube account. Below, Lieutenant Governor John Bohlinger addresses those gathered for the morning events.

Attendees - Thank Your Legislators

Posted by MNA at 8:09 AM

Please write a thank you note or email to the legislators you talk to at Nonprofit Day. Click here for talking points to help you get started.

Mail letters to:

Senator _______
Montana Senate
P.O. Box 200500
Helena, MT 59620-0500

Representative _______
Montana House
P.O. Box 200400
Helena, MT 59620-0400

To send an email, click here.

Legislator Comments

"The nonprofit sector is large, diverse, and critically important to Montana’s economy and to building vibrant communities. They are particularly significant in the challenging economic climate we face today."
House Speaker Bob Bergren
D-Havre

"Nonprofits embody the best attributes of humanity – tirelessly championing the causes that make us better as a society. And, as a credit to their mission, it’s wonderful to see so many people taking the time to make their voices heard at the Capitol."
Sen. John Brueggeman
R-Polson

Member Comments

“Thank you for the good job you are doing in helping get all us Nonprofits up, running, & more efficient. I appreciated the opportunity to meet others and to learn from the collective wisdom & energy. I was able to talk to some of the legislators from my county, and that always helps the cause. The presenters of the workshop were first class - a delight to learn from and very inspirational to encourage us on our way. Thanks again.”
Pam Cornelius
Farm in the Dell, Great Falls

“Thank you very much. Everyone was very nice, professional and as my first encounter with the MNA group, I was impressed enough to look for more information and activities you will be offering in the future to attend. Thank you!”
Sandra Germann
Montana 4-H Foundation

"I am so grateful for the work that all of the MNA staff does. I have learned so much and grown so much through your efforts. My agency is better able to serve those in need due to your help, your ideas, and your support. On behalf of those we serve and all the staff and board of Helena Food Share - Thanks!"
Anne Waickman
Helena Food Share

"Once again, a fine day. The morning at the Rotunda is probably the most valuable just for networking with other NPs and sharing information and news.”
Tiffany Sauer
Spring Meadow Resources