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Are you ready to take your volunteer program from good to great? We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Volunteer Program Design Lab, a cutting-edge online learning experience designed to help organizations like yours build stronger, more impactful volunteer programs. Why Volunteer Program Design Lab? This isn’t your typical online course. We’ve created a dynamic, […]

The recent devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene across East Tennessee has left a trail of shattered homes, disrupted lives, and a community grappling with immense loss. In the face of such tragedy, the human spirit shines through with offers of aid and a desire to help those in need. Yet, amidst the outpouring of support,

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