Montana Giving Project

The Montana Giving Project will bring people together to learn about the history, present, and potential of the progressive movement in Montana, raise money by and for Montanans, and make grants to some of the most inspiring organizations in our region. Meetings will rotate between Missoula, Bozeman, and Helena.

Commitment: March 17 to July 1

The 2011 Montana Giving Project raised $27,086 and made three grants. Read more about the Montana Giving Project Grants.

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Montana Giving Project 2012 Schedule

Sat. March 17 - Session #1: Introduction (10am-6pm)

• Get to know one another
• Establish commitments, expectations, and goals
• Set foundation for further trainings

Sun. March 18 (9am-4pm) - Session #2: Race and Class Analysis Workshop

• Build shared analysis of race and class
• Learn about racism and classism in context of movements for social justice
• Begin work to build a cross-class, multi-racial progressive philanthropic community

Wed. March 21 and 28 - Session #3: Panel (6pm-9pm)

• Hear from SJF grantees about their organizing, movements for social justice, and the challenges they face in getting funding
• Open to the public

Sun. April 1 - Session #4: Grantmaking and Fundraising Training (10am-5pm)

• Learn about social justice philanthropy and the SJF grantmaking process
• Decide on additional grantmaking criteria
• Learn the nuts and bolts of grassroots fundraising
• Practice with the group
• Set personal fundraising goals and accountability structures

** Participants begin fundraising

Fri. May 11 – Grant Applications Due

** Participants begin reading and screening applications

Sat. June 2 - Session #6: Screening (10am-5pm)

• Decide which applicants receive site visits

**Site visits as scheduled (participants commit to at least one)

Sat. June 30 - Session #7: Final Decisions (10am-5pm)

• Review site visit reports
• Decide which applicants receive grants

Sun. July 1 - Session #8: Celebration & Evaluation (6pm-9pm)

• Celebrate our success!
• Evaluate the process and brainstorm how to improve the model