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Hwy 10 Synergies Inc

NP Summit

LXCL:Includes lunch (wrap bar, chips, cookies, and a drink from MCC Cafe), the noon keynote, and all afternoon training sessions. (Arrive at 11:30 AM)

Full Summit & Lunch

LXCL:Don't work at a nonprofit but care about Eastern Montana's economy? Join us for the data-driven lunch keynote to learn how nonprofits drive our regional workforce. Includes lunch (wrap bar, chips, cookies, and a drink from MCC Cafe) and the noon keynote. (Arrive at 11:30 AM)

Keynote & Lunch Only

LXCL:Skip lunch and the keynote, and join us for the hands-on afternoon training block. (Arrive for a 1:30 PM start)

Afternoon Training Sessions Only

Are you ready to strengthen your organization, reduce risk, and grow your community impact?&nbsp;Brought to you by the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) and Opportunity Bank of Montana, and hosted locally by Hwy 10 Synergies, Unbridled Impact is back for 2026! Curated by your local MNA Rural Ambassador, Jessica Kuipers, this half-day intensive is built for Eastern Montana&rsquo;s nonprofit staff, executives, board members, and volunteers&mdash;as well as the civic, business, and community leaders who support them. We are moving past high-level theory to focus on exactly what our region needs right now: real conversations, peer-to-peer learning, and hyper-practical tools you can implement the minute you get back to the office. Space is limited to 50 attendees &mdash; secure your spot today! Event Details<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Location: Miles Community College (MCC), Room 106</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Registration Options:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Full Summit &amp; Catered Lunch ($15): Includes lunch (wrap bar, chips, cookies, and a drink from MCC Cafe), the noon keynote, and all afternoon training sessions. (Arrive at 11:30 AM)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Keynote &amp; Lunch Only ($10): Don&#39;t work at a nonprofit but care about Eastern Montana&#39;s economy? Join us for the data-driven lunch keynote to learn how nonprofits drive our regional workforce.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Afternoon Training Sessions Only ($5): Skip lunch and the keynote, and join us for the hands-on afternoon training block. (Arrive for a 1:30 PM start)</li></ul></li></ul>Summit Agenda<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">11:30 AM &ndash; 11:45 AM | Check-In &amp; Lunch Grab your registration materials, network with regional peers, and enjoy a catered lunch from the MCC Cafe before we kick off the day.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">12:00 PM &ndash; 1:00 PM | Nonprofits by the Numbers Presented by Adam Jespersen, Executive Director, MNA Nonprofits are more than just charities; they are massive economic drivers. Start the summit with a data-driven tour of Montana&#39;s nonprofit sector. Because this session covers the broader economics of Eastern Montana, it is highly recommended for local business owners, civic leaders, local government, and economic developers, in addition to nonprofit leaders.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1:00 PM &ndash; 1:30 PM | Q&amp;A &amp; Networking Break Digest the data, ask Adam your toughest questions, and connect with fellow attendees.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">1:30 PM &ndash; 3:00 PM | Internal Controls &amp; Financial Risk Management 101 Presented by Adam Jespersen, Executive Director, MNA Come learn the basics of internal controls and financial risk management for small and growing nonprofits. We will cover common financial red flags, policies your board can adopt to reduce risk, and foundational practices for nonprofit financial management.<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Who should attend: Perfect for both staff and board members. No prior financial knowledge required!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Takeaway: Every attendee will leave with an Internal Controls Toolkit featuring sample policy language you can immediately implement.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">3:00 PM &ndash; 3:15 PM | Afternoon Break</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">3:15 PM &ndash; 4:15 PM | Beyond the Headlines: Navigating Trust &amp; Transparency Presented by Adam Jespersen, MNA When high-profile nonprofit shutdowns or crises make the news, the ripple effect impacts the entire sector. Because the public doesn&#39;t always understand the nuances of nonprofit operations, organizations must be hyper-proactive about transparency and building trust internally and externally. We&#39;ll cover internal board culture, the importance of transparent policies internally and externally, and the trust matrix to help ensure your organization can weather change and uncertainty. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">4:15 PM &ndash; 4:45 PM | Beyond the Link: How to Drive Traffic Under Meta&rsquo;s New Rules Presented by Jessica Kuipers, Kuipers Konsulting Have you noticed changes to your organization&#39;s Facebook reach? Meta&#39;s new update limits non-verified pages to just two organic posts containing links per month. We will break down exactly what the Meta One push means for your nonprofit and how to adapt your digital strategy without losing visibility.</li></ul>

Are you ready to strengthen your organization, reduce risk, and grow your community impact? Brought to you by the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) and Opportunity Bank of Montana, and hosted locally by Hwy 10 Synergies, Unbridled Impact is back for 2026! Curated by your local MNA Rural Ambassador, Jessica Kuipers, this half-day intensive is built for Eastern Montana’s nonprofit staff, executives, board members, and volunteers—as well as the civic, business, and community leaders who support them. We are moving past high-level theory to focus on exactly what our region needs right now: real conversations, peer-to-peer learning, and hyper-practical tools you can implement the minute you get back to the office. Space is limited to 50 attendees — secure your spot today! Event Details<ul><li>Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026</li><li>Location: Miles Community College (MCC), Room 106</li><li>Registration Options:<ul><li>Full Summit &amp; Catered Lunch ($15): Includes lunch (wrap bar, chips, cookies, and a drink from MCC Cafe), the noon keynote, and all afternoon training sessions. (Arrive at 11:30 AM)</li><li>Keynote &amp; Lunch Only ($10): Don't work at a nonprofit but care about Eastern Montana's economy? Join us for the data-driven lunch keynote to learn how nonprofits drive our regional workforce.</li><li>Afternoon Training Sessions Only ($5): Skip lunch and the keynote, and join us for the hands-on afternoon training block. (Arrive for a 1:30 PM start)</li></ul></li></ul>Summit Agenda<ul><li>11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | Check-In &amp; Lunch Grab your registration materials, network with regional peers, and enjoy a catered lunch from the MCC Cafe before we kick off the day.</li><li>12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Nonprofits by the Numbers Presented by Adam Jespersen, Executive Director, MNA Nonprofits are more than just charities; they are massive economic drivers. Start the summit with a data-driven tour of Montana's nonprofit sector. Because this session covers the broader economics of Eastern Montana, it is highly recommended for local business owners, civic leaders, local government, and economic developers, in addition to nonprofit leaders.</li><li>1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Q&amp;A &amp; Networking Break Digest the data, ask Adam your toughest questions, and connect with fellow attendees.</li><li>1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Internal Controls &amp; Financial Risk Management 101 Presented by Adam Jespersen, Executive Director, MNA Come learn the basics of internal controls and financial risk management for small and growing nonprofits. We will cover common financial red flags, policies your board can adopt to reduce risk, and foundational practices for nonprofit financial management.<ul><li>Who should attend: Perfect for both staff and board members. No prior financial knowledge required!</li><li>Takeaway: Every attendee will leave with an Internal Controls Toolkit featuring sample policy language you can immediately implement.</li></ul></li><li>3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Afternoon Break</li><li>3:15 PM – 4:15 PM | Beyond the Headlines: Navigating Trust &amp; Transparency Presented by Adam Jespersen, MNA When high-profile nonprofit shutdowns or crises make the news, the ripple effect impacts the entire sector. Because the public doesn't always understand the nuances of nonprofit operations, organizations must be hyper-proactive about transparency and building trust internally and externally. We'll cover internal board culture, the importance of transparent policies internally and externally, and the trust matrix to help ensure your organization can weather change and uncertainty.  </li><li>4:15 PM – 4:45 PM | Beyond the Link: How to Drive Traffic Under Meta’s New Rules Presented by Jessica Kuipers, Kuipers Konsulting Have you noticed changes to your organization's Facebook reach? Meta's new update limits non-verified pages to just two organic posts containing links per month. We will break down exactly what the Meta One push means for your nonprofit and how to adapt your digital strategy without losing visibility.</li></ul>

Hwy 10 Synergies Inc

Unbridled Impact: An Eastern Montana Nonprofit Summit

2715 Dickinson St

Full Summit & Lunch

$15

Keynote & Lunch Only

$10

Afternoon Training Sessions Only

$5

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