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General Recap Provided by Tennessee Nonprofit Network’s partners, Capitol Resources LLC. The second session of the 113th Tennessee General Assembly concluded on Thursday, April 25th. The legislature passed a budget totaling $52.8 billion – a reduction of $10 billion from the current fiscal year. This decrease is attributed to the reduction in one-time spending, underperforming

By Ben NemenoffDirector of Development, Shelby Farms Park Conservancybnemenoff@shelbyfarmspark.org Nonprofits’ work extends beyond direct services. Effective nonprofits also conduct advocacy – engaging community leaders, building their cases, and influencing public policies that impact their missions and the people they serve. That’s why I was honored to take part in the Tennessee Nonprofit Network’s Advocacy Summit

by Andrea Hill, Chief Development & Partnerships Officer, Tennessee Nonprofit Network When I was 18, my parents took me and my sister to vote. It was a new and exciting concept for me at the time. I felt like an adult as I walked into the booth alone and made a decision that would help

by April Carter, Chief Programs Officer, Tennessee Nonprofit Network “What do you think, April?” Those five simple words have been foundational to my success and to the thriving culture of my place of work. There are so many things I love about being a team member at Tennessee Nonprofit Network, but the sense of inclusiveness

In the wake of changing work culture, workforce shortages, and leadership transitions, change is inevitable. Is your nonprofit organization ready?

Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for our newly expanded statewide online consultant directory! This exciting initiative aims to connect Tennessee’s incredible nonprofits with a talented pool of consultants who can empower them to achieve their missions. Are you a consultant with a passion for supporting the nonprofit sector?

Hi, I’m Kevin Dean. I am the President & CEO of a nonprofit in Memphis, and I was diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder nearly 20 years ago.

As Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, it’s imperative to shed light on the critical importance of mental health in the workplace. With one in five adults in the U.S. experiencing a mental illness and only 47% of adults with mental illness receiving treatment, the need for adequate support and resources has never been more pressing. Moreover, projections indicate that by 2030, the costs associated with untreated mental health conditions will skyrocket to $6 trillion globally, surpassing the combined expenses of cancer, diabetes, and respiratory ailments.

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.