Support our hard-hitting journalists through recurring monthly or annual donations and get access to MTFP membership program benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Contribute to our newsroom’s expansion and long-term sustainability at leadership giving levels with a three-year pledge of $1,000 or more. Founder’s Circle members also receive exclusive benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Support the
Montana Free Press Forever Fund to provide MTFP
with an endowed and stable source of income to support our mission now and forever. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\nAbout MTFP<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIs Montana Free Press a nonprofit?<\/strong><\/summary>\nYes! We are an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom. Contributions or gifts to Montana Free Press are tax deductible. Our tax ID\/EIN is 47-5237719.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Newsletters<\/h3>\n\n\n\nHow do I sign up for more MTFP newsletters or change which ones I\u2019m subscribed to?<\/strong><\/summary>\nPlease contact our team at membership@montanafreepress.org and we can assist you with adjusting your newsletter preferences.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I manage my account?<\/strong><\/summary>\nYou can manage your account through our Donor Portal, accessible via the My Account<\/a> button at the top of the MTFP homepage menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLogin to your donor portal account is managed via login links sent to your email. Simply enter the email address you used to make your donations and then click the orange \u2018login\u2019 button in the email sent to you to be taken to your donor portal. ![](\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfSvNj0j8O7-bi7p6HUx4UYFOtIme00A2rumVNFJJIHfDiDl1F9B5QALItvJ_5MlbsxCfsojteB1EUrNlkhL06wR7ZqtpuIgVQPQt9NnenRAH_oPyfis6DP6idOG_bCvW0x_aOI?key=cLMOcRYhEenWzMZal9PYCjVl\")
<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDo I have to remember a password?<\/strong><\/summary>\nNo. Login to your donor portal account is managed via login links sent to your email. This means you don\u2019t need to set a password and never need to deal with remembering (or not remembering) it! <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI\u2019m a subscriber but am not seeing your newsletters in my inbox<\/strong><\/summary>\nOh dear! First, check your spam or junk folder. If you are seeing MTFP emails in your spam folder or your Promotional\/Social tabs in Gmail, here are some instructions on getting our newsletter emails in your primary inbox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Log into Gmail on a desktop browser (this method does not work on mobile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Search for any email sent by “news@montanafreepress.org”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Right-click the email and select “Move to tab” -> “Primary” or “Not spam”, depending on where the original email was sent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You’ll be asked if you want future messages from this email to go to “Primary”; click “Yes”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
If you are unable to find the newsletter in your inbox at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDonations<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat is a recurring membership?<\/strong><\/summary>\nBecoming an MTFP recurring member means your donation recurs automatically on a monthly or yearly basis via credit card. This provides MTFP with the sort of predictable revenue that allows us to plan multi-year budgets, and it helps eliminate renewal mailings or lapses in your membership.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow can I renew my membership?<\/strong><\/summary>\nRecurring memberships automatically renew on a monthly or yearly basis. If you\u2019d like to make another one-time gift, you can do so on our donate page<\/a>, by mailing a check, or via PayPal<\/a>. If you need to modify your donation or have questions about your membership, you can find the instructions below or contact our team at membership@montanafreepress.org.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nCan I send my donation by mail?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/summary>\nYes! Simply mail a check to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Montana Free Press
PO Box 1425
Helena, MT 59624<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nWhat if I want to give more?<\/strong><\/summary>\nConsider joining the Founder\u2019s Circle<\/a>, whose members pledge $1,000 or more for three years by contacting Sarah Penix, Development Manager at spenix@montanafreepress.org. For all other questions related to our major donor program, please contact Kristin Cordingley, Director of Advancement & Partnerships at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org or (406) 207-8727.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDoes MTFP accept gifts of stock or planned gifts?<\/strong><\/summary>\nSupport Montana Free Press through your donor-advised fund, IRA, or stock gifts.
You can make a lasting impact with a grant from your donor-advised fund, a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, or a gift of appreciated securities. These are simple, tax-wise ways to strengthen independent journalism in Montana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Montana Free Press accepts donor-advised funds, legacy gifts, and non-cash contributions, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Please review our Gift Acceptance Policy<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to arrange your gift, please contact Kristin Cordingley, Director of Partnerships & Advancement, at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org<\/a><\/strong> for more information. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I change the credit card used for my donation?<\/strong><\/summary>\nLog in to your donor portal using the My Account<\/a> button on the MTFP homepage. When prompted, enter the email used for your donations and then click the login button in the email sent to you to be taken to your donor portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce logged in, click on your recurring donation and then select \u201cEdit payment details\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Click on the dropdown under \u201cPayment method\u201d, and select \u201cNew credit card\u201d. Enter your new credit card information and click \u201cConfirm.\u201d This will switch your payment over to a new card. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions, or if you’d prefer to cancel your current donation and start a new one over the phone. You can reach us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> or (406) 465-3386.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI\u2019d like to change the amount of my recurring (monthly or annual) donation.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/summary>\n\n- Follow the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above to log in to your donor portal.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Once logged in, click on your recurring donation and then select \u201cEdit payment details\u201d. You can then type in a new amount for your recurring payment amount.
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<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Alternatively, you change your amount using the \u201cGive more\u201d button shown here on the main page of your donor portal. On the next page, choose how much you\u2019d like to increase your donation by and then click \u201cConfirm\u201d.
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<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI need to cancel a recurring donation to MTFP. How can I do that?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/summary>\n\n- Log in to your account by following the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Once logged in, click on your recurring donation and scroll to the bottom of the screen to the \u201cCancel recurring donation\u201d button. Then, choose whether to adjust your donation or cancel it.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions. And thank you for your past support of MTFP!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I manage my account?<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n- Log in to your account through the \u201cMy Account\u201d button on the MTFP homepage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- From the menu on the left-hand side, select \u201cOrders\u201d to see all donations you\u2019ve made to MTFP (including each recurring gift installment), or select \u201cMy Subscription\u201d to see your recurring donation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Receipts of total during the past calendar year are sent to all donors each January. Please reach out to membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> if you need a new receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNote:<\/strong> If you give through PayPal, please log in to PayPal to check your giving record.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I confirm how much I\u2019m giving, or have given recently, to MTFP?<\/strong><\/summary>\nLog in to your account by following the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the bottom of the home page, you can see your donation history. Click the arrow beside any of your donations to see details.
* Please note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Because we recently upgraded our donation processing system, donation payments before February 20, 2025 will not be visible. Please email us directly for your full donation history at membership@montanafreepress.org.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you give through PayPal, please log in to PayPal to check your giving record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Receipts of total giving during the past calendar year are sent to all donors each January. Please reach out to membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> if you need a new receipt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
I think I have two accounts in your system. How do I delete one of them?<\/strong><\/summary>\nIf you have multiple accounts but only want one, you have two options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- To delete an account you no longer need: Sign in to the extra account via the My Account\/Sign In link in the site header. Then select the Delete Account button to start the deletion process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To merge both accounts under a single email address: Please contact us, and we can help merge your subscription and donation information into a single account. You can reach us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> or (406) 465-3386<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m already a contributor. Why are you asking me to contribute again?<\/strong><\/summary>\nThank you for reading and supporting Montana Free Press! As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization, we rely on contributions from readers and supporters to make this work possible, so we occasionally email folks and ask them to support our work. We don’t charge a subscription fee or have a paywall and all of our content is, and will continue to be, accessible to anyone who wants to read it, free of charge. You are always welcome to contribute at any amount that you’d prefer. As can be seen on the donation page<\/a> of our website, our membership benefits start at $1 per year.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nWho supports MTFP?<\/strong><\/summary>\nTo see a list of major supporters and members by giving level, please visit our Donor Transparency<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Is Montana Free Press a nonprofit?<\/strong><\/summary>\nYes! We are an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom. Contributions or gifts to Montana Free Press are tax deductible. Our tax ID\/EIN is 47-5237719.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Newsletters<\/h3>\n\n\n\nHow do I sign up for more MTFP newsletters or change which ones I\u2019m subscribed to?<\/strong><\/summary>\nPlease contact our team at membership@montanafreepress.org and we can assist you with adjusting your newsletter preferences.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I manage my account?<\/strong><\/summary>\nYou can manage your account through our Donor Portal, accessible via the My Account<\/a> button at the top of the MTFP homepage menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLogin to your donor portal account is managed via login links sent to your email. Simply enter the email address you used to make your donations and then click the orange \u2018login\u2019 button in the email sent to you to be taken to your donor portal. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDo I have to remember a password?<\/strong><\/summary>\nNo. Login to your donor portal account is managed via login links sent to your email. This means you don\u2019t need to set a password and never need to deal with remembering (or not remembering) it! <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI\u2019m a subscriber but am not seeing your newsletters in my inbox<\/strong><\/summary>\nOh dear! First, check your spam or junk folder. If you are seeing MTFP emails in your spam folder or your Promotional\/Social tabs in Gmail, here are some instructions on getting our newsletter emails in your primary inbox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Log into Gmail on a desktop browser (this method does not work on mobile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Search for any email sent by “news@montanafreepress.org”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Right-click the email and select “Move to tab” -> “Primary” or “Not spam”, depending on where the original email was sent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You’ll be asked if you want future messages from this email to go to “Primary”; click “Yes”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
If you are unable to find the newsletter in your inbox at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDonations<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat is a recurring membership?<\/strong><\/summary>\nBecoming an MTFP recurring member means your donation recurs automatically on a monthly or yearly basis via credit card. This provides MTFP with the sort of predictable revenue that allows us to plan multi-year budgets, and it helps eliminate renewal mailings or lapses in your membership.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow can I renew my membership?<\/strong><\/summary>\nRecurring memberships automatically renew on a monthly or yearly basis. If you\u2019d like to make another one-time gift, you can do so on our donate page<\/a>, by mailing a check, or via PayPal<\/a>. If you need to modify your donation or have questions about your membership, you can find the instructions below or contact our team at membership@montanafreepress.org.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nCan I send my donation by mail?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/summary>\nYes! Simply mail a check to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Montana Free Press
PO Box 1425
Helena, MT 59624<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nWhat if I want to give more?<\/strong><\/summary>\nConsider joining the Founder\u2019s Circle<\/a>, whose members pledge $1,000 or more for three years by contacting Sarah Penix, Development Manager at spenix@montanafreepress.org. For all other questions related to our major donor program, please contact Kristin Cordingley, Director of Advancement & Partnerships at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org or (406) 207-8727.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDoes MTFP accept gifts of stock or planned gifts?<\/strong><\/summary>\nSupport Montana Free Press through your donor-advised fund, IRA, or stock gifts.
You can make a lasting impact with a grant from your donor-advised fund, a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, or a gift of appreciated securities. These are simple, tax-wise ways to strengthen independent journalism in Montana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Montana Free Press accepts donor-advised funds, legacy gifts, and non-cash contributions, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Please review our Gift Acceptance Policy<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to arrange your gift, please contact Kristin Cordingley, Director of Partnerships & Advancement, at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org<\/a><\/strong> for more information. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I change the credit card used for my donation?<\/strong><\/summary>\nLog in to your donor portal using the My Account<\/a> button on the MTFP homepage. When prompted, enter the email used for your donations and then click the login button in the email sent to you to be taken to your donor portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce logged in, click on your recurring donation and then select \u201cEdit payment details\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click on the dropdown under \u201cPayment method\u201d, and select \u201cNew credit card\u201d. Enter your new credit card information and click \u201cConfirm.\u201d This will switch your payment over to a new card. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions, or if you’d prefer to cancel your current donation and start a new one over the phone. You can reach us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> or (406) 465-3386.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI\u2019d like to change the amount of my recurring (monthly or annual) donation.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/summary>\n\n- Follow the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above to log in to your donor portal.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Once logged in, click on your recurring donation and then select \u201cEdit payment details\u201d. You can then type in a new amount for your recurring payment amount.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Alternatively, you change your amount using the \u201cGive more\u201d button shown here on the main page of your donor portal. On the next page, choose how much you\u2019d like to increase your donation by and then click \u201cConfirm\u201d.
<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI need to cancel a recurring donation to MTFP. How can I do that?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/summary>\n\n- Log in to your account by following the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Once logged in, click on your recurring donation and scroll to the bottom of the screen to the \u201cCancel recurring donation\u201d button. Then, choose whether to adjust your donation or cancel it.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions. And thank you for your past support of MTFP!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I manage my account?<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n- Log in to your account through the \u201cMy Account\u201d button on the MTFP homepage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- From the menu on the left-hand side, select \u201cOrders\u201d to see all donations you\u2019ve made to MTFP (including each recurring gift installment), or select \u201cMy Subscription\u201d to see your recurring donation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Receipts of total during the past calendar year are sent to all donors each January. Please reach out to membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> if you need a new receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNote:<\/strong> If you give through PayPal, please log in to PayPal to check your giving record.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I confirm how much I\u2019m giving, or have given recently, to MTFP?<\/strong><\/summary>\nLog in to your account by following the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the bottom of the home page, you can see your donation history. Click the arrow beside any of your donations to see details.
* Please note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Because we recently upgraded our donation processing system, donation payments before February 20, 2025 will not be visible. Please email us directly for your full donation history at membership@montanafreepress.org.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you give through PayPal, please log in to PayPal to check your giving record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Receipts of total giving during the past calendar year are sent to all donors each January. Please reach out to membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> if you need a new receipt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
I think I have two accounts in your system. How do I delete one of them?<\/strong><\/summary>\nIf you have multiple accounts but only want one, you have two options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- To delete an account you no longer need: Sign in to the extra account via the My Account\/Sign In link in the site header. Then select the Delete Account button to start the deletion process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To merge both accounts under a single email address: Please contact us, and we can help merge your subscription and donation information into a single account. You can reach us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> or (406) 465-3386<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m already a contributor. Why are you asking me to contribute again?<\/strong><\/summary>\nThank you for reading and supporting Montana Free Press! As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization, we rely on contributions from readers and supporters to make this work possible, so we occasionally email folks and ask them to support our work. We don’t charge a subscription fee or have a paywall and all of our content is, and will continue to be, accessible to anyone who wants to read it, free of charge. You are always welcome to contribute at any amount that you’d prefer. As can be seen on the donation page<\/a> of our website, our membership benefits start at $1 per year.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nWho supports MTFP?<\/strong><\/summary>\nTo see a list of major supporters and members by giving level, please visit our Donor Transparency<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
How do I sign up for more MTFP newsletters or change which ones I\u2019m subscribed to?<\/strong><\/summary>\nPlease contact our team at membership@montanafreepress.org and we can assist you with adjusting your newsletter preferences.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I manage my account?<\/strong><\/summary>\nYou can manage your account through our Donor Portal, accessible via the My Account<\/a> button at the top of the MTFP homepage menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLogin to your donor portal account is managed via login links sent to your email. Simply enter the email address you used to make your donations and then click the orange \u2018login\u2019 button in the email sent to you to be taken to your donor portal. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDo I have to remember a password?<\/strong><\/summary>\nNo. Login to your donor portal account is managed via login links sent to your email. This means you don\u2019t need to set a password and never need to deal with remembering (or not remembering) it! <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI\u2019m a subscriber but am not seeing your newsletters in my inbox<\/strong><\/summary>\nOh dear! First, check your spam or junk folder. If you are seeing MTFP emails in your spam folder or your Promotional\/Social tabs in Gmail, here are some instructions on getting our newsletter emails in your primary inbox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Log into Gmail on a desktop browser (this method does not work on mobile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Search for any email sent by “news@montanafreepress.org”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Right-click the email and select “Move to tab” -> “Primary” or “Not spam”, depending on where the original email was sent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You’ll be asked if you want future messages from this email to go to “Primary”; click “Yes”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
If you are unable to find the newsletter in your inbox at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDonations<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat is a recurring membership?<\/strong><\/summary>\nBecoming an MTFP recurring member means your donation recurs automatically on a monthly or yearly basis via credit card. This provides MTFP with the sort of predictable revenue that allows us to plan multi-year budgets, and it helps eliminate renewal mailings or lapses in your membership.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow can I renew my membership?<\/strong><\/summary>\nRecurring memberships automatically renew on a monthly or yearly basis. If you\u2019d like to make another one-time gift, you can do so on our donate page<\/a>, by mailing a check, or via PayPal<\/a>. If you need to modify your donation or have questions about your membership, you can find the instructions below or contact our team at membership@montanafreepress.org.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nCan I send my donation by mail?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/summary>\nYes! Simply mail a check to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Montana Free Press
PO Box 1425
Helena, MT 59624<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nWhat if I want to give more?<\/strong><\/summary>\nConsider joining the Founder\u2019s Circle<\/a>, whose members pledge $1,000 or more for three years by contacting Sarah Penix, Development Manager at spenix@montanafreepress.org. For all other questions related to our major donor program, please contact Kristin Cordingley, Director of Advancement & Partnerships at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org or (406) 207-8727.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDoes MTFP accept gifts of stock or planned gifts?<\/strong><\/summary>\nSupport Montana Free Press through your donor-advised fund, IRA, or stock gifts.
You can make a lasting impact with a grant from your donor-advised fund, a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, or a gift of appreciated securities. These are simple, tax-wise ways to strengthen independent journalism in Montana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Montana Free Press accepts donor-advised funds, legacy gifts, and non-cash contributions, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Please review our Gift Acceptance Policy<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to arrange your gift, please contact Kristin Cordingley, Director of Partnerships & Advancement, at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org<\/a><\/strong> for more information. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I change the credit card used for my donation?<\/strong><\/summary>\nLog in to your donor portal using the My Account<\/a> button on the MTFP homepage. When prompted, enter the email used for your donations and then click the login button in the email sent to you to be taken to your donor portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce logged in, click on your recurring donation and then select \u201cEdit payment details\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Click on the dropdown under \u201cPayment method\u201d, and select \u201cNew credit card\u201d. Enter your new credit card information and click \u201cConfirm.\u201d This will switch your payment over to a new card. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions, or if you’d prefer to cancel your current donation and start a new one over the phone. You can reach us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> or (406) 465-3386.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI\u2019d like to change the amount of my recurring (monthly or annual) donation.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/summary>\n\n- Follow the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above to log in to your donor portal.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Once logged in, click on your recurring donation and then select \u201cEdit payment details\u201d. You can then type in a new amount for your recurring payment amount.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Alternatively, you change your amount using the \u201cGive more\u201d button shown here on the main page of your donor portal. On the next page, choose how much you\u2019d like to increase your donation by and then click \u201cConfirm\u201d.
<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI need to cancel a recurring donation to MTFP. How can I do that?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/summary>\n\n- Log in to your account by following the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Once logged in, click on your recurring donation and scroll to the bottom of the screen to the \u201cCancel recurring donation\u201d button. Then, choose whether to adjust your donation or cancel it.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions. And thank you for your past support of MTFP!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I manage my account?<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n- Log in to your account through the \u201cMy Account\u201d button on the MTFP homepage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- From the menu on the left-hand side, select \u201cOrders\u201d to see all donations you\u2019ve made to MTFP (including each recurring gift installment), or select \u201cMy Subscription\u201d to see your recurring donation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Receipts of total during the past calendar year are sent to all donors each January. Please reach out to membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> if you need a new receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNote:<\/strong> If you give through PayPal, please log in to PayPal to check your giving record.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I confirm how much I\u2019m giving, or have given recently, to MTFP?<\/strong><\/summary>\nLog in to your account by following the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the bottom of the home page, you can see your donation history. Click the arrow beside any of your donations to see details.
* Please note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Because we recently upgraded our donation processing system, donation payments before February 20, 2025 will not be visible. Please email us directly for your full donation history at membership@montanafreepress.org.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you give through PayPal, please log in to PayPal to check your giving record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Receipts of total giving during the past calendar year are sent to all donors each January. Please reach out to membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> if you need a new receipt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
I think I have two accounts in your system. How do I delete one of them?<\/strong><\/summary>\nIf you have multiple accounts but only want one, you have two options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- To delete an account you no longer need: Sign in to the extra account via the My Account\/Sign In link in the site header. Then select the Delete Account button to start the deletion process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To merge both accounts under a single email address: Please contact us, and we can help merge your subscription and donation information into a single account. You can reach us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> or (406) 465-3386<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m already a contributor. Why are you asking me to contribute again?<\/strong><\/summary>\nThank you for reading and supporting Montana Free Press! As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization, we rely on contributions from readers and supporters to make this work possible, so we occasionally email folks and ask them to support our work. We don’t charge a subscription fee or have a paywall and all of our content is, and will continue to be, accessible to anyone who wants to read it, free of charge. You are always welcome to contribute at any amount that you’d prefer. As can be seen on the donation page<\/a> of our website, our membership benefits start at $1 per year.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nWho supports MTFP?<\/strong><\/summary>\nTo see a list of major supporters and members by giving level, please visit our Donor Transparency<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
How do I manage my account?<\/strong><\/summary>\nYou can manage your account through our Donor Portal, accessible via the My Account<\/a> button at the top of the MTFP homepage menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\nLogin to your donor portal account is managed via login links sent to your email. Simply enter the email address you used to make your donations and then click the orange \u2018login\u2019 button in the email sent to you to be taken to your donor portal. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDo I have to remember a password?<\/strong><\/summary>\nNo. Login to your donor portal account is managed via login links sent to your email. This means you don\u2019t need to set a password and never need to deal with remembering (or not remembering) it! <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI\u2019m a subscriber but am not seeing your newsletters in my inbox<\/strong><\/summary>\nOh dear! First, check your spam or junk folder. If you are seeing MTFP emails in your spam folder or your Promotional\/Social tabs in Gmail, here are some instructions on getting our newsletter emails in your primary inbox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Log into Gmail on a desktop browser (this method does not work on mobile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Search for any email sent by “news@montanafreepress.org”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Right-click the email and select “Move to tab” -> “Primary” or “Not spam”, depending on where the original email was sent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You’ll be asked if you want future messages from this email to go to “Primary”; click “Yes”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
If you are unable to find the newsletter in your inbox at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDonations<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhat is a recurring membership?<\/strong><\/summary>\nBecoming an MTFP recurring member means your donation recurs automatically on a monthly or yearly basis via credit card. This provides MTFP with the sort of predictable revenue that allows us to plan multi-year budgets, and it helps eliminate renewal mailings or lapses in your membership.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow can I renew my membership?<\/strong><\/summary>\nRecurring memberships automatically renew on a monthly or yearly basis. If you\u2019d like to make another one-time gift, you can do so on our donate page<\/a>, by mailing a check, or via PayPal<\/a>. If you need to modify your donation or have questions about your membership, you can find the instructions below or contact our team at membership@montanafreepress.org.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nCan I send my donation by mail?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/summary>\nYes! Simply mail a check to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Montana Free Press
PO Box 1425
Helena, MT 59624<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nWhat if I want to give more?<\/strong><\/summary>\nConsider joining the Founder\u2019s Circle<\/a>, whose members pledge $1,000 or more for three years by contacting Sarah Penix, Development Manager at spenix@montanafreepress.org. For all other questions related to our major donor program, please contact Kristin Cordingley, Director of Advancement & Partnerships at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org or (406) 207-8727.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDoes MTFP accept gifts of stock or planned gifts?<\/strong><\/summary>\nSupport Montana Free Press through your donor-advised fund, IRA, or stock gifts.
You can make a lasting impact with a grant from your donor-advised fund, a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, or a gift of appreciated securities. These are simple, tax-wise ways to strengthen independent journalism in Montana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Montana Free Press accepts donor-advised funds, legacy gifts, and non-cash contributions, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Please review our Gift Acceptance Policy<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you would like to arrange your gift, please contact Kristin Cordingley, Director of Partnerships & Advancement, at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org<\/a><\/strong> for more information. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I change the credit card used for my donation?<\/strong><\/summary>\nLog in to your donor portal using the My Account<\/a> button on the MTFP homepage. When prompted, enter the email used for your donations and then click the login button in the email sent to you to be taken to your donor portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce logged in, click on your recurring donation and then select \u201cEdit payment details\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click on the dropdown under \u201cPayment method\u201d, and select \u201cNew credit card\u201d. Enter your new credit card information and click \u201cConfirm.\u201d This will switch your payment over to a new card. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions, or if you’d prefer to cancel your current donation and start a new one over the phone. You can reach us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> or (406) 465-3386.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI\u2019d like to change the amount of my recurring (monthly or annual) donation.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/summary>\n\n- Follow the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above to log in to your donor portal.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Once logged in, click on your recurring donation and then select \u201cEdit payment details\u201d. You can then type in a new amount for your recurring payment amount.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Alternatively, you change your amount using the \u201cGive more\u201d button shown here on the main page of your donor portal. On the next page, choose how much you\u2019d like to increase your donation by and then click \u201cConfirm\u201d.
<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nI need to cancel a recurring donation to MTFP. How can I do that?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/summary>\n\n- Log in to your account by following the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Once logged in, click on your recurring donation and scroll to the bottom of the screen to the \u201cCancel recurring donation\u201d button. Then, choose whether to adjust your donation or cancel it.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions. And thank you for your past support of MTFP!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I manage my account?<\/strong><\/summary>\n\n- Log in to your account through the \u201cMy Account\u201d button on the MTFP homepage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- From the menu on the left-hand side, select \u201cOrders\u201d to see all donations you\u2019ve made to MTFP (including each recurring gift installment), or select \u201cMy Subscription\u201d to see your recurring donation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Receipts of total during the past calendar year are sent to all donors each January. Please reach out to membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> if you need a new receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNote:<\/strong> If you give through PayPal, please log in to PayPal to check your giving record.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I confirm how much I\u2019m giving, or have given recently, to MTFP?<\/strong><\/summary>\nLog in to your account by following the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the bottom of the home page, you can see your donation history. Click the arrow beside any of your donations to see details.
* Please note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Because we recently upgraded our donation processing system, donation payments before February 20, 2025 will not be visible. Please email us directly for your full donation history at membership@montanafreepress.org.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you give through PayPal, please log in to PayPal to check your giving record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Receipts of total giving during the past calendar year are sent to all donors each January. Please reach out to membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> if you need a new receipt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
I think I have two accounts in your system. How do I delete one of them?<\/strong><\/summary>\nIf you have multiple accounts but only want one, you have two options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- To delete an account you no longer need: Sign in to the extra account via the My Account\/Sign In link in the site header. Then select the Delete Account button to start the deletion process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- To merge both accounts under a single email address: Please contact us, and we can help merge your subscription and donation information into a single account. You can reach us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> or (406) 465-3386<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m already a contributor. Why are you asking me to contribute again?<\/strong><\/summary>\nThank you for reading and supporting Montana Free Press! As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization, we rely on contributions from readers and supporters to make this work possible, so we occasionally email folks and ask them to support our work. We don’t charge a subscription fee or have a paywall and all of our content is, and will continue to be, accessible to anyone who wants to read it, free of charge. You are always welcome to contribute at any amount that you’d prefer. As can be seen on the donation page<\/a> of our website, our membership benefits start at $1 per year.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nWho supports MTFP?<\/strong><\/summary>\nTo see a list of major supporters and members by giving level, please visit our Donor Transparency<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n
Login to your donor portal account is managed via login links sent to your email. Simply enter the email address you used to make your donations and then click the orange \u2018login\u2019 button in the email sent to you to be taken to your donor portal. No. Login to your donor portal account is managed via login links sent to your email. This means you don\u2019t need to set a password and never need to deal with remembering (or not remembering) it! <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Oh dear! First, check your spam or junk folder. If you are seeing MTFP emails in your spam folder or your Promotional\/Social tabs in Gmail, here are some instructions on getting our newsletter emails in your primary inbox:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are unable to find the newsletter in your inbox at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Becoming an MTFP recurring member means your donation recurs automatically on a monthly or yearly basis via credit card. This provides MTFP with the sort of predictable revenue that allows us to plan multi-year budgets, and it helps eliminate renewal mailings or lapses in your membership.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Recurring memberships automatically renew on a monthly or yearly basis. If you\u2019d like to make another one-time gift, you can do so on our donate page<\/a>, by mailing a check, or via PayPal<\/a>. If you need to modify your donation or have questions about your membership, you can find the instructions below or contact our team at membership@montanafreepress.org.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Yes! Simply mail a check to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Montana Free Press Consider joining the Founder\u2019s Circle<\/a>, whose members pledge $1,000 or more for three years by contacting Sarah Penix, Development Manager at spenix@montanafreepress.org. For all other questions related to our major donor program, please contact Kristin Cordingley, Director of Advancement & Partnerships at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org or (406) 207-8727.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Support Montana Free Press through your donor-advised fund, IRA, or stock gifts. Montana Free Press accepts donor-advised funds, legacy gifts, and non-cash contributions, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Please review our Gift Acceptance Policy<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to arrange your gift, please contact Kristin Cordingley, Director of Partnerships & Advancement, at kcordingley@montanafreepress.org<\/a><\/strong> for more information. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Log in to your donor portal using the My Account<\/a> button on the MTFP homepage. When prompted, enter the email used for your donations and then click the login button in the email sent to you to be taken to your donor portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once logged in, click on your recurring donation and then select \u201cEdit payment details\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Click on the dropdown under \u201cPayment method\u201d, and select \u201cNew credit card\u201d. Enter your new credit card information and click \u201cConfirm.\u201d This will switch your payment over to a new card. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions, or if you’d prefer to cancel your current donation and start a new one over the phone. You can reach us at membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> or (406) 465-3386.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Receipts of total during the past calendar year are sent to all donors each January. Please reach out to membership@montanafreepress.org<\/a> if you need a new receipt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note:<\/strong> If you give through PayPal, please log in to PayPal to check your giving record.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Log in to your account by following the instructions under \u201cHow do I manage my account\u201d above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the bottom of the home page, you can see your donation history. Click the arrow beside any of your donations to see details. If you have multiple accounts but only want one, you have two options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you for reading and supporting Montana Free Press! As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization, we rely on contributions from readers and supporters to make this work possible, so we occasionally email folks and ask them to support our work. We don’t charge a subscription fee or have a paywall and all of our content is, and will continue to be, accessible to anyone who wants to read it, free of charge. You are always welcome to contribute at any amount that you’d prefer. As can be seen on the donation page<\/a> of our website, our membership benefits start at $1 per year.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n To see a list of major supporters and members by giving level, please visit our Donor Transparency<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nDo I have to remember a password?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
I\u2019m a subscriber but am not seeing your newsletters in my inbox<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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Donations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is a recurring membership?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
How can I renew my membership?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Can I send my donation by mail?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/summary>\n
PO Box 1425
Helena, MT 59624<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nWhat if I want to give more?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Does MTFP accept gifts of stock or planned gifts?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
You can make a lasting impact with a grant from your donor-advised fund, a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, or a gift of appreciated securities. These are simple, tax-wise ways to strengthen independent journalism in Montana.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow do I change the credit card used for my donation?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\nI\u2019d like to change the amount of my recurring (monthly or annual) donation.<\/strong>
\n
<\/li>\n\n\n\n
<\/li>\n\n\n\nI need to cancel a recurring donation to MTFP. How can I do that?<\/strong>
\n
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you run into any questions. And thank you for your past support of MTFP!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nHow do I manage my account?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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How do I confirm how much I\u2019m giving, or have given recently, to MTFP?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
* Please note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
I think I have two accounts in your system. How do I delete one of them?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
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I\u2019m already a contributor. Why are you asking me to contribute again?<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Who supports MTFP?<\/strong><\/summary>\n