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by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network There’s nothing worse than a stagnant organization, except maybe a nonprofit that is a sinking ship. In my 20+ years in nonprofit organizations, I’ve seen (and worked at) examples of both of these kinds of organizations. Change is difficult, especially in a culture of scarcity […]

Did you know that for years for-profit organizations have been able to use federal data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for free but that nonprofits do not receive the same data from our government? Meanwhile, the nonprofit sector is spending millions in additional costs to tally data ourselves! Labor statistics are essential for nonprofits

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Picture this: a bustling nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare. At its heart, a passionate founding Executive Director, Sarah, tirelessly champions the cause, armed with a strategic vision, a committed team, and an unyielding love for all creatures great and small. However, Sarah doesn’t have many

Tennessee Nonprofit Network is excited to welcome Angela Meekins as our new West Tennessee Regional Manager! Angela, a Memphis, TN native, brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit development, communications, broadcasting, and event management. A dynamic leader in storytelling, community engagement, and project management, Angela’s career has been defined by her passion for connecting people

by Natalie Jones, Director of Advocacy and Research, Tennessee Nonprofit Network In Tennessee, the nonprofit sector plays a critical role in supporting and creating thriving communities across our state. By fulfilling core functions such as delivering services, advocating on behalf of our communities and citizens, and driving social change, a robust and stable nonprofit workforce

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Ah, the nonprofit board meeting. A gathering of passionate individuals, brimming with ideas to change the world. It’s a beautiful thing, truly. Until, of course, it’s not. We love our board members, but sometimes those who aren’t as in tune with your organization’s day-to-day, mission,

Calling all Davidson County nonprofit leaders! Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN) is excited to announce a new learning cohort focused on effective board governance. This program is part of a series of governance cohort pilots happening across the state, designed to equip executive directors and CEOs with the knowledge and tools to build strong, engaged boards that empower your organization’s mission. This specific cohort is open only to Davidson County nonprofits and is funded by Frist Foundation.

By Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network A few years ago, I was celebrating a long day’s work over drinks with a friend of mine. He worked for another friend of mine, a true visionary in the local nonprofit sector. “She’s out to get me! She wants me gone! I think she dislikes

by Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network If there’s one thing unique about the nonprofit sector, it’s that the people who commit themselves to the sector are truly passionate about the work that they do. (It’s not like we’re in it for the money, right?) However, with so much passion comes some unintended

by Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Read part 1 of this series here. Read part 2 here. Read part 3 here. Read part 4 here. When I embarked on my sabbatical from Tennessee Nonprofit Network, it wasn’t just a break from the daily grind; it was more like hitting the “pause” button on a