Jodi Mitchell, executive director of the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to work as a rural ambassador in the Bitterroot Valley for the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA). As a rural ambassador, Jodi will be working closely with MNA to support nonprofit capacity and resource-creation for community organizations in Ravalli County.
Ambassador projects include network building to connect leaders and promote community collaboration, designing custom resources and training to meet the needs of local nonprofits, and sharing resources from MNA to staff and board members.
There were 380 nonprofits registered in Ravalli County in 2023 and they generated $196,092,816 in revenue. By working as an MNA ambassador, Jodi will help to make sure these critical community organizations have the support they need to effectively serve their missions.
Jodi Mitchell, executive director of the Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce, has been selected to work as a rural ambassador in the Bitterroot Valley for the Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA).
A proud Montana native originally from Great Falls, Jodi brings deep-rooted community values and a strong sense of purpose to her leadership role. She is especially passionate about the hundreds of nonprofits that serve and uplift the Bitterroot Valley. As the Ambassador for the Montana Nonprofit Association, Jodi is proud to represent and advocate for these vital organizations. She continually strives to foster collaboration and build strong partnerships to support their long-term success.
Jodi’s greatest motivation comes from her three young children. She is driven by a desire to help build a safe, vibrant, and connected community where they—and all children—can thrive. Her husband, Dan, shares this commitment to service and community, serving on the Hamilton City Council.
MNA and the Bitterroot Chamber are bringing a free board governance workshop to Hamilton on June 4. Details can be found on the chamber’s website.
MNA launched the rural ambassador program in spring 2022 with two ambassadors and it has grown to nine communities. MNA has more than 850 members across Montana and works to support nonprofits through training and education, tailored resources, lobbying and advocacy support, member benefits, and connecting leaders to each other and partners in business and government.