Non profit community

With over 1,200 registered non profit groups in the Missoula, the Garden City is considered one of the most charitable and volunteer friendly cities in the country.

Missoula Nonprofits

Generous, compassionate, and diverse are just a few words describing Missoula nonprofits.   With over 1,200 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits calling Missoula home, every day hundreds of Missoulians contribute their time, energy and resources to help keep Missoula strong.

Visit our Missoula Nonprofit Listings page.

It may be an individual in need of temporary assistance, a special project seeking funding, or a community event needing volunteers.   Missoula truly comes alive when the “call for help” is sounded.   Known as the Montana city with the most nonprofit organizations, Missoula was also recently considered one of the top communities for nonprofit organizations in the U.S.

The home of several notable national organizations such as the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Adventure Cycling Association, Missoula citizens continue to take great pride in contributing to and serving the many nonprofit organizations that call Missoula home.

The choices are plentiful.  Whether you enjoy serving the youth, elderly, homeless, wildlife, environment, arts & culture, historical preservation or education, there is a place for you within the Missoula nonprofits community.

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 20

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Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 13

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Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | May 6

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Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 29

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: An Insurance Account Manger and a Manager/Fund Administrator for a charitable non-profit organization.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 22

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: Laboratory Technicians, a Licensed Journeyman Electrician, Wildland Fire Fighters and a CAD Technician.... more

Run Wild Missoula Encourages Community to Continue to Run and Honor Boston

Run Wild Missoula encourages the community to continue to run and race in honor of those affected by the violence at the Boston Marathon, including at the Superfun(D) 10k, 5k and 1 mile on April 20 in Bonner.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 15

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's jobs include: a Backend Developer, a House Manager, a Salesperson and Swim Instructors and Lifeguards.... more

Returning to Missoula Marathon Training After an Injury

By DAVID SCHMETTERLING - Training for the Boston Marathon Marathon in 2010 went great. I was at the peak of my running and poised for a personal record. But then things started falling apart .... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 8

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Cable Technicians, a Client Services Administrator, and a Part-time Pressman/Presswoman.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | April 1

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Summer Program Counselor and a Director for an educational organization.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 25

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for Fish Processors and an Adult Education Secretary.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 18

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a General Office Clerk, a Chemical Plant Operations Customer Service Specialist, and an RV Salesperson.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 11

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Casino Manager, a Certified Music Instructor, and a Computer Software Engineer.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | March 4

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Customer Service Specialist, a Development Coordinator, and an entry level Counselor I.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 25

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Tree Climber/Trimmer, and Executive Director of a non-profit, and Logistics Specialist.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 11

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Children's Counselor and an On-Call Dental Assistant.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | February 5

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Employment Specialist and a test for openings at the Missoula Police Department.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 28

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Licensed RN/LPN, a non-profit office manager & a Front Counter Glass Salesperson... more

Startup Weekend Proves Missoula’s Entrepreneurial Chops

By COLIN STONER - My takeaway from Startup Weekend was that Missoula needed an event like this. It was proof positive that we can create a startup ecosystem in Missoula.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 21

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Ecologist/Photo-Interpreter and a Dually-Licensed Clinician.... more

Missoula to Host Montana’s First-Ever Startup Weekend

By COLIN STONER - A unique business opportunity is coming to Missoula this weekend, and it’s creating a lot of buzz amongst geeks, designers, and business-savvy locals.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 14

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Conservation Lands Researcher, Psychiatric Rehab Support & a Shop Worker... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 7

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Program Operations Director, an Optometric Assistant & Wilderness Field Staff.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 31

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Chief Development Officer and a non-profit Executive Director.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 24

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Occupational Therapist and multiple LPN and MA positions.... more

New Montana Start-Up Raising Contributions for Toys for Tots

Gift Gather (GFTGTHR) is a new Montana-based start-up that’s raising money for Toys for Tots as part of its beta launch and platform-testing phase. You can help!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 17

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Office Manager, Traveling Registered Nurses, and a Marketing Manager.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 10

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are an Outreach Consultant at a state agency and a Quality Control Technician.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 3

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are a tribal non-profit Executive Director, a Backend Developer, and a Truck Driver.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | November 26

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are a Licensed Addiction Counselor, a Staff Accountant, and Shelter Support Staff.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Software Engineer and a non-profit Development Coordinator.... more

Santa Claus Comes to Missoula on Friday, Nov. 16

Welcome Santa to Missoula this Friday! Santa makes his arrival in Missoula at Southgate Mall with fanfare, goodies, and dancing on Friday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.... more

From Afghanistan to the Back of the Pack

By HEATHER JENNER - While moving from Afghanistan to Missoula was hard, joining Run Wild Missoula and the Back of the Pack was one of the smartest things I've done.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are a Mobile Medical Truck Driver, a Staff Accountant, and a Youth Program Specialist.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Software Engineer, a Maintenance Worker, and a Customer Service Rep.... more

The 2nd Annual Ride for Tanner Rail Jam in Caras Park

This Saturday, Nov. 3, the 2nd annual Ride for Tanner Rail Jam will bring big air and big fun to Caras Park. All proceeds go to benefit the construction of a new BMX park.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Manufacturing Production Manager and a Rural Landscape Scientist.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's it's Project Success Counselors, an Injection Molding Technician, and a Printing Press Operator.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's it's a Web/Interactive Developer, a Lead Surveyor & an Associate Director of Youth Development... more

Smoky Health Concerns: Is 2012 the Worst Smoke Season Ever?

By BEN SCHMIDT - With the long wildfire season, people are asking the Missoula City-County Health Department how it compares, and is it the worse smoke season ever?... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Each week, Make It Missoula posts local listings from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Journeyman Glazier, an Employment Specialist & a Staff Aide.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Each week, Make It Missoula posts local listings from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Sales Director, a Licensed Social Worker, and a Bartender.... more

Missoula Children and Nature Presents National Public Lands Day

Missoula Children and Nature (MCN) and Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks invite kids and families to visit Montana’s newest state park for a day of kid-friendly activities.... more

Calling All Divas! Join the All-Women’s 5K Run on Missoula Diva Day

By SUE FALSEY - This year's Diva Day festivities begin at 9:30 on October 6 with the All-Women's 5K. Costumes are encouraged, so prepare to be fabulous!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Each week, Make It Missoula posts local listings from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Paralegal, a Nutrition Coach, and a Physical Therapist.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: September 20

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's listing is an Executive Director for a non-profit group home.... more

Get Fit and Have Fun with National Run@Work Day

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - At noon on Friday, Sept. 21, local employers will host group runs/walks to celebrate national Run@Work Day, with help from Run Wild Missoula.... more

Get into a Back-to-School Running Routine

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Autumn is one of the big running seasons in Missoula, and I find that this time of year is one of the best times to get into a running routine.... more

Press Release: Highlights from New Belgium Brewing’s Missoula Clips of Faith

New Belgium Brewing’s Missoula Clips of Faith stop raised more than $4,600 for Bike/Walk Alliance for Missoula. Check out the photos and highlights from the event.... more

Cultivating Outdoor Leadership with Missoula’s AWOL Institute

By SILKE JAUCK - Missoula's recently-founded AWOL Institute provides young women the experience of overnight backpacking trips and unique learning opportunities.... more

What Does the Future Hold? Long-Range Planning for Run Wild Missoula

By DAVID SCHMETTERLING - Here in Missoula, we have a successful running club: 1400+ runners of all levels, a fantastic marathon, and more. What does the future hold?... more

Get Inspired by Run Wild Missoula’s Beginner Runner Training Class

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Were you inspired by the Missoula Marathon? Run Wild Missoula will offer a eight-week Beginner Runner Training Class starting Aug. 15.... more

The Clumsy Ninjas Take on the Waterton-Glacier Relay

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - The Waterton-Glacier Relay is a 100-mile race from Cardston, Alberta to East Glacier. My team, the Clumsy Ninjas, were up for the challenge.... more

Missoula Marathon Cool-Down: Set a Post-Race Running Goal

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Scores of competitors from around the world ran the Missoula Marathon last weekend. To keep up the running mojo, try setting a post-race goal.... more

The Run-Up to the Marathon: Ingredients for a Great Race

By TRISHA DROBECK - The Missoula Marathon has a formula for putting on a good race: Focus on participants' experience instead of gimmicks to rack up the numbers.... more

The Run-Up to the Marathon: Missoula Marathon Gear Bags

By WAYNE CHAMBERLAIN - It's the little things, like water stops, first aid, and good food that make a race special. So it is with the Missoula Marathon Gear Bag Program.... more

The Run-Up to the Marathon: Back of the Pack Cheerleaders

By PAM GARDINER - Long after the crowd has thinned, the Back of the Pack cheerleaders stay until the very last (best) runner has crossed the Missoula Marathon finish line.... more

The Run-Up to the Marathon: Co-Course Director Mike Foote

By MIKE FOOTE - As a Missoulian and Co-Course Director, it is so important to me to support so many runners in realizing their goals at the Missoula Marathon on July 8.... more

The Great Pre-Race Missoula Marathon Course Clean-Up

By VO VON SEHLEN - The Missoula Marathon showcases Missoula to runners from all over the world. We need your help to clean up the course and put our best foot forward! ... more

Missoula Marathon Volunteers Have More Fun!

By JERI DELYS - The Missoula Marathon is just weeks away, and the buzz is really starting to hit the streets of Missoula. It's not too late to sign up to be a volunteer!... more

A Saturday Breakfast Walk/Run on Waterworks Hill

By MARILYN MARLER - Each Saturday at 8, a group of runners meet for the Breakfast Run. Last week, we headed to Waterworks Hill to see spring's latest wildflowers.... more

Missoula Non-Profit Spotlight: The AWOL Institute

By TOM DIDDEL - The AWOL Institute is a Missoula non-profit organization in its first year that takes girls ages 10 to 18 on a week-long overnight outdoor adventure.... more

May 30 Training Run for the Missoula Kids’ Marathon

By KATHLEEN DEVLIN - Hey families! The Missoula Kids' Marathon training run is May 30 at 5:30 at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. There will be music and a Monte visit!... more

Run for Fun with Missoula Youth Track

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Kids in kindergarten through middle school can join Missoula Youth Track, a four-week program that introduces kids to the fun of running. ... more

Homeword Aims to Change the Image of Affordable Housing

By ANDREW FISHER - Homeword, a Missoula non-profit, wants to change the image of affordable housing by creating sustainable, community-oriented buildings.... more

Video: Nonprofits, University Offer Options to Reduce Drunk Driving

By GRADY HIGGINS and MATT HUDSON - Volunteers and student-supported services are working to reduce drunk driving and make the late-night streets of Missoula safer.... more

Running Buddies Forever: At the Back of the Pack

By PAM GARDINER - A year ago, Carol Drake and Donna Bennett were new runners. Today, they sport a great friendship and matching Back of the Pack tattoos.... more

Catch the Run Wild Missoula Bus to Bloomsday

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Run Wild Missoula’s bus to Bloomsday on May 6 is an easy way for runners to get to Spokane for the race and back in one day. And it's fun!... more

2011 Missoula Festival of Trees

Mountain Home Montana's annual Missoula Festival of Trees is one of the merriest ways for the whole family to put the Christmas season in full swing. Festivities begin on December 1.... more

Creating Art and Literature at Missoula’s Poverello Center

By DEBBIE SAYLOR of the Poverello Center - Clients of the Poverello Center and members of the Missoula homeless community recently produced the first issue of “30 Days In,” a literary and art magazine that ... more

A Salute to Our Troops from The United States of Hope

By SAMUEL PASCAL REDFERN - This Veterans' Day, we honor our Veterans for serving our country in uniform. Despite all the challenges we face have much to be grateful for. Enjoy your Veterans’ Day!... more

Holiday Giving Get-Togethers

By JESSICA ALLRED - In this season of dinner parties and gift exchanges, here are a few fun and engaging ideas on how you can make a big difference for the Missoula Food Bank.... more

Missoula Food Bank: There is No Spoon

By JESSICA ALLRED - Hidden away, tucked in a corner of the parking lot behind Missoula Food Bank, a man sat, opened a container of yogurt, and hesitated. Looking over the white tub decorated by strawberries, he... more

Sunday Streets Missoula 2011

Ever taken a moment to pause on Higgins Avenue and admire the architecture? Not enough hours in the day to window-shop the way you want? Have you succeeded in your goal of making this the best summer ever? Well... more

A Symphony of Cyclists – Annual Cycle for the Symphony

By BEN WEISS. If you have been out and about around town lately, you have no doubt noticed a new symbol in the road. It is a bicycle with two chevrons above it, and it is called a “sharrow”. Derived from t... more

Bike Me Out to the Ballpark

By RYAN NEWHOUSE:This week marks the opening of the Missoula Osprey baseball season, and I’m here to tell you how to get some crazy good deals on seats. All it takes is a riding your bike and joining the Miss... more

The Season for Single-Track Minds

By RYAN NEWHOUSE: Missoula--are you ready for some mountain biking? As our very wet spring starts to give way to sunny, summery skies it can only mean that those beautifully-carved single-track trails in the h... more

Sunday Streets Missoula

By RYAN NEWHOUSE: Back for its second year, Sunday Streets Missoula will kindly take over N. Higgins Avenue this Sunday (June 5) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and open it to people-powered activities. Launched last S... more

Missoula Businesses Show Record Support for Sustainable Transportation

By RYAN NEWHOUSE: Each spring during Bike Walk Bus Week, organizers from Missoula In Motion host a friendly competition between Missoula businesses called the commuter challenge.... more

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

When you’re in Western Montana, you’re in elk country.  And what better place than Missoula to be home to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. More than a museum, the Elk Foundation’s Visitor Center fea... more

Missoula’s Carousel

Each year kids of all ages flock to the carousel in Caras Park to ride a hand-carved pony on one of Missoula's most prized attractions. A Carousel for Missoula is far more than an attraction, though. It's al... more

Missoula Children’s Theatre

Long a Missoula staple, the MCT is now far more than a local gem. For nearly 40 years, the Missoula Children's Theatre and MCT Community Theatre have delighted locals and visitors alike with outstanding full... more

Volunteer Opportunities

Missoula is known for its giving spirit. On a per capita basis, Missoula is home to more non-profit organizations than any other city in the nation. That means volunteer opportunities abound. ... more

Missoula in Motion

Missoulians embrace green living and you'll find sustainable transportation options readily available in the city. Missoula in Motion aims to promote the city’s popular sustainable transportation system and i... more