A fully custom website and CMS platform for a Native-led nonprofit CDFI supporting economic growth, lending, and financial education in Montana's Tribal communities.
Montana Native Growth Fund (MNGF) is a Native-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based right here on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation — the same community I’m from. Their mission is to support financial growth, education, and sovereignty for Native people through lending, mentorship, and responsible homeownership.
So when it came time to launch a modern digital presence that could reflect their values and vision, I was honored to collaborate with them through my business, Innonative Solutions.
This wasn’t just another client project — it was a chance to build something for home.
From the start, we aimed to create a site that feels professional, welcoming, and distinctly Native — something that reflects who we are at Fort Belknap. MNGF’s brand colors (Pantone 330 teal and 124 gold) and typography choices help ground the design in culture and trust. It’s clean, accessible, and true to their message.
We built a Sanity CMS that puts the MNGF team in full control of their content — no technical experience needed. They can easily manage blog posts, upload new resources, and keep the community informed as they grow.
Knowing that many people on the rez access the web through mobile or limited connections, we built the site to be fast, responsive, and easy to navigate from any device.
The website features a full resource hub where users can:
It’s a one-stop platform built for impact.
Using modern tools like Next.js, Tailwind, Sanity, and Vercel, the infrastructure is solid, scalable, and ready for whatever comes next.
CDFIs like MNGF are vital — especially for Native communities like ours where access to fair lending, financial literacy, and economic support is often limited. Their work creates real opportunity, right here in our homelands.
This project helps:
As someone from Fort Belknap and a Native software engineer, this project meant a lot to me. It’s one of the most meaningful builds I’ve had the chance to work on — because it’s for our people, our future.
This site is live, but it’s only the beginning. MNGF is doing powerful work for Fort Belknap and beyond — and I’m proud to help make their impact more visible online.
There’s a lot more I can do for your organization, too. But first, let’s celebrate this one getting out into the world.
