Confluence Center is a place where nonprofits and community members converge to problem-solve and brainstorm. We prioritize reservation requests from Headwaters Foundation grantees (past and present), but all mission-aligned nonprofits are welcome to inquire about using the space.
Nonprofits are invited to hold events at Confluence Center that further their mission, meet the needs of their organization or benefit the broader nonprofit sector. Types of events allowed at Confluence Center may include but are not limited to board meetings, retreats, trainings and workshops, film screenings, fundraisers, conferences and private-hosted meals.
The following types of events are restricted at Confluence Center:
Headwaters Foundation does not charge room rental fees for 501(c)(3) organizations that are holding events within the scope of their charitable purpose. By offering the space free of charge, we aim to help grantees and nonprofit partners advance their missions.
Host organizations may be charged external fees for the following (non-exhaustive) list of additional services which are not provided or coordinated by Headwaters Foundation: catering, dedicated audiovisual support and services, equipment rentals, additional security, special event services and insurance. Host organizations may be invoiced by Headwaters Foundation if any repairs or special cleaning are required post-event.
Food and beverages are allowed in meeting rooms, and a catering kitchen is available. You may bring your own snacks and drinks, order delivery or work with a caterer. Our event staff can provide a list of caterers in Missoula, and restaurants in the area offering takeout and delivery.
Organizations are encouraged to submit applications no longer than 9 months and no less than 6 weeks in advance of their desired event date. Regular building hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, and we are closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Events are generally permitted during business hours as well as in the evenings and on weekends. Events outside of business hours will require approval from the foundation and additional coordination with our event staff.
Changes to approved room(s), date and time may affect availability and are not guaranteed. Host organizations are asked to alert Headwaters Foundation of cancellation at least 2 weeks prior to the event date. Repeated cancellations or cancellations on short notice may result in loss of future access to the venue and its services. If Headwaters Foundation closes its building or any part of the Confluence Center becomes unusable due to inclement weather or any other reason, all events taking place in the building may be cancelled or modified, and the Foundation will make every effort to reschedule for another date or to make some other reasonable accommodation.
Headwaters Foundation’s name and/or logo should not be used on any marketing materials for events that are not organized and hosted by the Headwaters Foundation team. Organizations hosting events at Confluence Center may use the Confluence Center name and logo on materials marketing an event in that space (the logo can be provided by our event staff). You can also tag Confluence Center as your location on Facebook or Instagram.
Host organizations that are either: (1) holding an event with 50 or more expected attendants or (2) serving alcohol must provide documentation from their insurance provider demonstrating a minimum of $1 million per occurrence/ $2 million aggregate in general liability coverage naming Headwaters Foundation as an additional named insured on the policy.
Host organizations are encouraged to confer with their commercial liability insurance providers to verify coverage and let our event staff know if this requirement presents a barrier to holding your event at our space, as alternative arrangements may be possible.
Headwaters Foundation has taken steps to ensure that our building exceeds accessibility standards. The building is wheelchair-accessible, as are all restrooms and event spaces. Accessible parking is available across the street from the building and an elevator is available. Service animals are permitted. Host organizations can request and reserve additional space for lactation for parents that need it, and we offer single-occupancy, all-gender restrooms. If you have an accommodation or service question or request, please discuss options with our event staff.
Click here to view Headwaters Foundation’s complete Space Use Policies.
Yes! We would love to talk with you and show you the space. Reach out to us at [email protected] to schedule a tour.
E-mail [email protected] or call (406) 926-6526 to speak with our event staff.