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by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Landing my first Executive Director role was a dream come true. The culmination of years of hard work, dedication to the mission, and a burning desire to make a real difference in the world. I was super excited, ready to dive headfirst into the challenge, […]

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network It’s a story like one you’ve probably heard before: Sarah, having worked as a program manager at a local nonprofit for years, finally landed her dream job as the Executive Director of a local community organization. She was brimming with confidence, ready to tackle every

by Natalie Jones, Director of Advocacy and Research, Tennessee Nonprofit Network At Tennessee Nonprofit Network, we believe in the power of young people to drive positive change, and Hutchison senior Millie Malone is a shining example of the kind of change young people can create. As part of her myExperience capstone project through the Institute

Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN), with generous support from the Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund®, is thrilled to announce overwhelming interest in TeamUp, our new statewide learning initiative launching in October 2024. We had hundreds of applications, and we’re excited that the organizations below will be participating this fall! What is TeamUp? TeamUp is designed to empower

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