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By Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network I’m going to admit it: The last week has been absolute chaos for many nonprofits, hasn’t it? As nonprofit leaders, many of us are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and maybe even a little heartbroken. The uncertainty surrounding federal funding, the potential impact on our communities, and […]

Friends in nonprofits and philanthropy, Last night, the Trump Administration announced an immediate freeze of federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance funds related to the executive orders it has issued in the past week. We understand that this order impacts a large number of nonprofit organizations in Tennessee and, more importantly, the communities that

Tennessee Nonprofit Network is thrilled to announce the launch of a new member portal, the Member Compass™! This exciting platform will serve as a central hub for our members, providing easy access to a wealth of resources and benefits. With the new portal, members can seamlessly register for events at discounted member rates, sign up

Adapted from National Council of Nonprofits Download an infographic with all of this information here. After his inauguration Monday, President Trump signed dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues, many of which could have impacts on the nonprofit community. Some of the EOs won’t take effect immediately, and many are expected

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network A few years ago, a local nonprofit CEO, deeply committed to serving vulnerable populations, made a decision that left me perplexed. A meeting had been called to discuss a new government policy that could potentially have a detrimental impact on the very people the organization

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The noble nonprofit founder is typically fueled by passion, caffeine, and the unwavering belief that they, yes THEY, can make the world a better place. It’s a beautiful thing, really. In all honesty, though, sometimes that passion can lead us down a path paved with,

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Have you recently heard of a nonprofit closing? You probably have, as an inordinate number of nonprofit organizations are closing at an alarming rate. Many of these closures aren’t due to “mission accomplished”; rather, they are the result of months, years, or decades of slow

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network In 2021, Tennessee Nonprofit Network, formerly Momentum Nonprofit Partners, launched our first-ever public policy agenda. We spent weeks holding focus groups with our members, asking what their concerns were and what our policy priorities should be. What was disconcerting – for me, at least –

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Nonprofit organizations are founded on the principles of altruism, community service, and collaborative governance. Yet, lurking in the shadows of many well-meaning nonprofits is a sinister force that can undermine these noble ideals: the Illuminati-esque executive committee. No, this isn’t a conspiracy theory or a

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Did everyone enjoy the winter weather last week that left inches and inches of snow and ice all around Tennessee? Some nonprofits weren’t prepared, and they were calling us for advice on winter weather policies! Winter’s icy grip brings with it a unique set of