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by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Here in Tennessee, and across the globe, the year 2025 has arrived with a familiar refrain for nonprofits: “Pivot! Shift! Adapt! Or else!” It’s less a gentle suggestion and more a blaring air horn from the universe. With funding cuts looming like a perpetually cloudy […]

Get ready for an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and grow! We’re thrilled to announce that the Tennessee Nonprofit Conference will be held at the spectacular Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville on August 28th! And we’re excited to reveal our full list of breakout sessions. We know how important it is to

We are excited to introduce Karen Lampert, GPC, Grant Manager for the City of Murfreesboro, as a new member of our Community Action Council! Karen brings over 25 years of dedicated public service experience from both the nonprofit and government sectors. Before joining the City of Murfreesboro in 2019, Karen held various leadership and management

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network One might imagine that the path to robust community and donor engagement is paved with grand pronouncements and lavish galas. One would, however, be missing a crucial, albeit rather assembly-required, piece of the puzzle: the IKEA effect. For those who consider the finer points of

We are thrilled to announce Kelly Walberg, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) in Nashville, has joined our Board of Directors! Kelly is a dynamic communications leader known for her ability to energize teams and transform complex strategies into clear, compelling narratives that inspire action. At CFMT,

We are excited to introduce Sarah Dittman, the Grants and Compliance Director at Children’s Advocacy Centers of Tennessee (CACTN), as a new member of our Community Action Council! Sarah resides just outside of Nashville in Ashland City, having moved from Tallahassee, Florida, three years ago to strengthen family relationships and career goals. Sarah brings over

Important Updates to Tax Bill! Today, Senate leaders released its revised bill text. Thanks to your effective advocacy, Senate leaders have made several changes to the tax bill. The revised bill increases the universal deduction from $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples to $1,000 and $2,000 respectively – bringing the proposal closer in scale to the

We are excited to introduce Patricia Powell, Executive Director of National Autism Peer Support in Nashville, as a new member of our Community Action Council! Patricia brings a unique perspective and deep commitment to advocacy and community service. Originally from Santa Ana, California, Patricia has lived in various states before moving to Nashville in August

We are delighted to introduce Kim Randell, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury in Franklin, TN, as a new member of our Community Action Council! Kim brings two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, with over a decade dedicated to affordable housing. As CEO of HFHWM, Kim leads a caring and passionate team focused on building

We are thrilled to announce the addition of several distinguished individuals to Tennessee Nonprofit Network Board of Directors and our Community Action Council beginning July 1, 2025. These dedicated leaders bring a wealth of experience and passion for community service, strengthening our mission to support and advocate for Tennessee’s nonprofit sector. Introducing Our New Board