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by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network It hits you mid-meeting, a slow, creeping realization. “Oh crap,” you think. “I’ve hired someone who views intellectual curiosity as an optional accessory, like a novelty hat.” They approach tasks with the enthusiasm of a sloth contemplating a marathon. Deadlines are met (barely), but the […]

Download the full legislative report here Download the full legislative calendar here The first session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly is expected to pass the annual budget this week and adjourn for the year a few days after the Easter holiday. The House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee is scheduled to consider the budget

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The landscape of federal civil rights enforcement is undergoing a significant shift, marked by the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) recent announcement of its intent to rescind its 2002 guidance concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its application to individuals with

Download the legislative calendar here Download the full legislative report here NEXT WEEK’S CALENDAR: Monday: Tuesday:

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The announcement of sweeping new reciprocal tariffs by the U.S. on its major trading partners has sent shockwaves through the global economy, triggering a sharp sell-off in the stock market and igniting fears of a looming recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted hundreds of

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The current political climate is enough to make a therapist need a therapist. Everything is polarized. Everything is politicized….even the missions and programming of nonprofits. You know, NONPARTISAN nonprofits. It’s presenting some unique challenges for those of us in the nonprofit sector. We, the purveyors

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The year 2025 has descended upon the nonprofit sector like a relentless storm, a maelstrom of fear, uncertainty, and chaos that leaves leaders reeling. While the COVID-19 pandemic brought its own brand of disruption, it also created a sense of shared purpose, a collective rallying

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal agency established in 1996, stands as a cornerstone of support for museums, libraries, and archives across the United States. In 2024 alone, Tennessee received a total of $4,675,317 in IMLS funding, highlighting the agency’s significant financial contribution to the state’s cultural infrastructure. This funding is

Download the legislative calendar here. Download the full legislative report here. THIS WEEK’S RUNDOWN: On Tuesday, the Administration released its amended budget proposal. This marks the beginning of the end of the legislative session with an adjournment possible in the next three weeks. NEXT WEEK’S CALENDAR: Tuesday: Wednesday:

by Gentry Neese, HUB International and former Tennessee Nonprofit Network Junior Board Member My name is Gentry Neese. I work as a commercial risk advisor for Hub International with a focus primarily on nonprofits. Being that nonprofits are who I am blessed to work with every day I decided I wanted to get even more