by April Carter, Chief Programs Officer, Tennessee Nonprofit Network I’ve spent nearly two decades in the nonprofit sector. I have grown up professionally here, starting as an Executive Assistant, moving into Membership, stepping into Program leadership, and now serving as Chief Program Officer. I have sat at nearly every kind of table there is, from […]
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The energy is building across the state as we prepare for the most anticipated event of the year. Tennessee Nonprofit Network is thrilled to announce that the 2026 Tennessee Nonprofit Conference is returning to Middle Tennessee on September 29 and 30 at the Embassy Suites Franklin/Cool Springs. As the largest nonprofit conference in Tennessee, this
114th Tennessee General Assembly (2026 Legislative Session) Throughout the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN) is closely monitoring legislation that may impact nonprofits and the communities they serve. To help our members stay informed and focus their advocacy efforts where it matters most, we have created a legislative tracker that organizes key bills
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We are thrilled to announce a new benefit for members of Tennessee Nonprofit Network—a partnership with The Front Porch! Recently opening in November of last year, The Front Porch is more than just a space; it’s a new hub for nonprofits in the heart of East Memphis. Designed to foster connection and collaboration, this welcoming
114th Tennessee General Assembly (2026 Legislative Session) Legislative Activities Reported as of January 28th *No action taken yet in 2026 legislative session Tier 1 – Priority Legislation Bill Number Bill Summary TNN Position Status Next Key Date HB 2112 / SB 2642 Allows professional solicitors to notify the secretary of state of solicitation campaign changes
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SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TENNESSEE’S NONPROFITS! LEVERAGE YOUR EXPERTISE AND CONNECTIONS TO GUIDE TENNESSEE NONPROFIT NETWORK’S STRATEGY AND MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY. As Tennessee’s first statewide nonprofit association, Tennessee Nonprofit Network provides essential resources, research, training, and public policy support to empower nonprofits of all sizes. Now, to further strengthen our reach
by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network At Tennessee Nonprofit Network, we get lots of calls from well-meaning people who want to start a nonprofit. Sometimes they have a great idea. Other times, they have been recently laid off and decided that launching a 501(c)(3) is the natural pivot, much like people
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114th Tennessee General Assembly (2026 Legislative Session) Legislative Activities Reported as of January 28th *No action taken yet in 2026 legislative session Tier 1 – Priority Legislation Bill Number Bill Summary TNN Position Status Committee Next Key Date Tier 2 – Monitor Bill Number Bill Summary Status Committee
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114th Tennessee General Assembly (2026 Legislative Session) Throughout the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN) is closely monitoring legislation that may impact nonprofits and the communities they serve. To help our members stay informed and focus their advocacy efforts where it matters most, we have created a legislative tracker that organizes key bills
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114th Tennessee General Assembly (2026 Legislative Session) Throughout the 114th Tennessee General Assembly, Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN) is closely monitoring legislation that may impact nonprofits and the communities they serve. To help our members stay informed and focus their advocacy efforts where it matters most, we have created a legislative tracker that organizes key bills
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