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Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: In short, informed nonprofits can adapt, advocate, and build trust, all crucial for lasting positive impact. Below are bills we are monitoring in the State of Tennessee. Please note that Tennessee Nonprofit Network monitors all bills that impact nonprofits and the communities they serve, but we […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of the nonprofit sector, opportunities to secure funding are critical for sustaining impactful programs and initiatives. Under the American Rescue Plan Act, Congress allocated $350 billion in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) for state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to use in providing “assistance to households, small businesses,

Attention, Tennessee Nonprofit Network!  Mark Your Calendars for January 31st!   Why, you ask? Well, this is the deadline for applying for charitable gaming events with the Tennessee Secretary of State. An application is required for any nonprofit that wants to host a gaming event in the upcoming fiscal year (July 1st, 2024 – June 30th,

ACTION ALERT On January 16, the chairs of the House and Senate tax committees announced a bill that includes series of tax breaks for families, businesses, and individuals, but that does not yet include restoration of the non-itemizer (universal) charitable deduction. As we know, donations are down while demand remains high; tax relief is urgently needed

We’re excited to welcome Natalie Jones as our new Director of Advocacy and Research for Tennessee Nonprofit Network! A native of Tennessee, Natalie has over twelve years of experience serving in and working with the nonprofit community. Driven by the belief that strong communities are built on effective, evidence-based policies, she brings a specific data-informed

Tennessee Nonprofit Network has opened its membership application for all nonprofits located in Tennessee or serving Tennessee residents. Membership is free. We believe that we are stronger together. By becoming a member organization of Tennessee Nonprofit Network, you join a community of organizations committed to making a difference. By connecting and learning together, we can

In 2004, President Clinton launched the non-partisan Clinton School of Public Service, a graduate program in the University of Arkansas system designed for people who seek to develop sustainable public service solutions in their community. The Clinton School offers the Masters of Public Service degree. Among the Masters degree tracks at the Clinton School is the two-year online Masters of Public Service (CSO –

BY ANDREA HILL, CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER, TENNESSEE NONPROFIT NETWORK Nonprofits are the cornerstones of our communities, tackling complex challenges from education and healthcare to environmental protection and social justice. But their impact often feels confined to individual lives or specific programs, like a Band-Aid on a gaping wound. We see the hunger they alleviate, the

TENNESSEE NONPROFIT NETWORK EXPLORES THE BURGEONING AI WORLD IN NONPROFITS Deep in the heart of your bustling nonprofit, a revolution is brewing. Invisible to the naked eye, yet potent in its potential, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is weaving its magic, transforming the very fabric of your organization. Imagine a world where repetitive tasks, once the bane