BURNOUT IN THE NONPROFIT SPACE
Are you tired? Stressed out? You're not alone.

There is evidence to suggest that human/social service sector workers are at greater risk of stress and burnout due to the emotive nature of service work. In comparing 26 different occupations, nonprofit work was one among the six professions with the worst experiences of physical health, psychological well-being, and job satisfaction. Nearly half of the workforce state they are consistently exhausted because of their job.

And why is that? Well, most of us wear all kinds of “hats” at our job and it seems everything is a priority. It can be overwhelming and lead to burnout. Read on to find out what you can do to help change that.

CYBERSECURITY
A buzzword or a vital piece of your operations?

In 2022, it’s the latter. If your nonprofit accepts donations online, stores donor addresses, uses a cloud-based file system, or keeps confidential information about clients or employees, cybersecurity is a must. Cyber-attacks can have costly consequences – both in terms of money and reputation, so nonprofits need to take these risks seriously and imbed cybersecurity protocols into their operations.

There are many resources out there about cybersecurity – and even cybersecurity for nonprofits – but an abundance of information can be overwhelming. Because of this, we’ve curated a list of resources for you, regardless of your understanding of cybersecurity.

NONPROFIT NEWS & RESOURCES
 

The Nonprofit Experience with Government Contracting: Challenges & Recommendations - Washington Nonprofits
Problems nonprofits have experienced and fixes most urgently needed.

Opening the 990: Tools for Driving Impact - Aspen Institute
Federal law requires nonprofit to file their Form 990s online. Check out this guide to help facilitate the process.

ARPA in Montana - State of Montana
Information and grant applications for individuals and organizations.

Understanding CI-121 - Montana Free Press
The initiative that could upend Montana's tax system.

New Public Administration Programs - University of Montana
Dual Master of Public Administration and Master of Social Work degree program, an undergraduate certificate in public policy, a graduate certificate in poverty policy, and a graduate certificate in law, public administration and policy.
 

FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP FROM MNA
Online Series Starting April 6th
 

Sharpen your ability to lead the financial management of your organization. From budgeting to cash management, cost/benefit analysis, and more,  learn best-practice fundamentals to lead your organization with confidence. MNA will provide you with a comprehensive set of Excel tools to simplify and enhance your ability to monitor, analyze, and report your financial condition. These tools, when combined with your usual accounting software, offer you the visualization and functionality of a much more sophisticated (and expensive) software.

April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th, and 11th from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.