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by Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Read part 1 of this series here. Read part 2 here. Read part 3 here. I’m back, folks. And I am renewed. Let’s be honest, before I embarked on my one-month sabbatical, I was a hot mess. My brain felt like it had been microwaved on high for […]

Tennessee Nonprofit Network launched three Community Action Councils (CACs) in 2024 to serve as ambassadors for our organization and be our “ears to the ground” in their local communities to unearth community needs and challenges. You can learn more about the full roster of CAC members here. This week, we’re getting to know Forrest Alton of

by Natalie Jones, Director of Advocacy and Research, Tennessee Nonprofit Network With the upcoming general election in November 2024, now is the time for Tennesseans to focus on the power they hold at the ballot box. Voting isn’t just a right; it’s one of the most important ways we can shape the future of our

by Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Read part 1 of this series here. Read part 2 here. Hi everyone, I’m back with another post about burnout, a topic that clearly resonates with many of you. Several of you have asked how I knew the difference between “regular” stress and full-blown burnout. It’s

by Capitol Resources, LLC and Natalie Jones, Director of Advocacy and Research, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Tennessee recently held its State and Federal Primary elections on August 1, 2024, featuring significant developments across the state’s political landscape. Nonprofit professionals in Tennessee can benefit from understanding these changes as they impact policy, funding, and community engagement efforts.

Tennessee Nonprofit Network launched three Community Action Councils (CACs) in 2024 to serve as ambassadors for our organization and be our “ears to the ground” in their local communities to unearth community needs and challenges. You can learn more about the full roster of CAC members here. This week, we introduce you to Tracey Zerwig Ford.

by Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Read the first part of this blog series here. Last week, a coworker and I were visiting Nashville for a slate of meetings, and I somehow managed to forget her and leave her at the restaurant. Yes, I left her! I had to turn around and

Tennessee Nonprofit Network launched three Community Action Councils (CACs) in 2024 to serve as ambassadors for our organization and be our “ears to the ground” in their local communities to unearth community needs and challenges. You can learn more about the full roster of CAC members here. This week, we introduce you to Samantha Wigand in

Tennessee Nonprofit Network launched three Community Action Councils (CACs) in 2024 to serve as ambassadors for our organization and be our “ears to the ground” in their local communities to unearth community needs and challenges. You can learn more about the full roster of CAC members here. This week, we introduce you to Kate Haywood of

Tennessee Nonprofit Network launched three Community Action Councils (CACs) in 2024 to serve as ambassadors for our organization and be our “ears to the ground” in their local communities to unearth community needs and challenges. You can learn more about the full roster of CAC members here. This week, we introduce you to Keena Friday-Gilbert. Keena