Why Nonprofits Prefer to Stay Out of the Political Circus
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
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Hard Truths for a Nonprofit Sector in Crisis
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
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The Potential Impact of IMLS Restructuring on Tennessee’s Museums and Libraries
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
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Tennessee Legislative Updates for March 28
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:
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