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By Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network This year has broken upon the nonprofit sector with a ferocity few could have fully anticipated. What was once a landscape of comparatively predictable funding cycles and stable community needs has transformed into a turbulent sea of uncertainty. A confluence of seismic shifts—a tectonic rearrangement […]

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Serving on a nonprofit board is a privilege and a responsibility. It’s an opportunity to leverage your skills and passion to champion a cause that resonates deeply. However, the path to effective board leadership is rarely straightforward. Even with the purest intentions, our brains can

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The landscape of public policy has become increasingly dynamic, with recent executive actions leaving many nonprofit organizations grappling with uncertainty. From sudden funding freezes to sweeping regulatory changes, these actions can have profound and often immediate ramifications on a nonprofit’s ability to fulfill its core

In 2025, nonprofits are navigating an unprecedented landscape of complex challenges—from escalating social inequalities to the impacts of climate change—problems that are inherently multifaceted and demand collaborative solutions involving a wide array of community stakeholders. However, the sector faces persistent challenges: dwindling resources, fluctuating public engagement, and the need to demonstrate measurable impact in an

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