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by Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Remember volunteering? You know, that thing your parents made you do on Saturdays that involved sorting moldy textbooks or painting a face on a kid who wasn’t sure they wanted it? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because volunteering is having a major glow-up. Gone are the days […]

Imagine a team of passionate people across Tennessee who are champions for nonprofits. That’s what Tennessee Nonprofit Network’s Community Action Councils (CACs) are! These councils are regional groups of volunteers with a common goal: to see a thriving nonprofit sector in Tennessee. We are excited to announce our inaugural members of the Community Action Councils.

by Andrea Hill, Chief Partnerships and Development Officer, Tennessee Nonprofit Network. You might have seen my name followed by a string of letters that look like they fell out of a Scrabble game. Wondering what they all mean? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to dive into the glorious world of lifelong learning! As a

Volunteers donate their precious time and skills, fueling the mission and helping you to serve your communities better and more efficiently. Their time is worth more than most would think, as evidenced by Independent Sector’s new valuation of volunteer time. But just like any relationship, keeping volunteers engaged and fulfilled requires consistent effort. Volunteer expert

Do you have a social work background and a burning desire to make a real difference? But maybe you feel like you lack the leadership skills to truly maximize your impact? Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN) and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville (UTK) have joined forces to offer the perfect solution – the Postgraduate Certificate

Have you noticed that your volunteer program has more female volunteers and is lacking in gender diversity? You aren’t alone. There’s a significant difference in the number of male volunteers compared to female volunteers in the United States. Here’s a breakdown: A well-rounded volunteer pool brings a wider range of skills and perspectives to the

Written by Natalie Jones, Director of Advocacy and Research, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The Department of Labor (DOL) recently finalized an update to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that will raise the salary threshold for overtime eligibility. The DOL estimates that this will have a significant impact on the nonprofit sector and will effect approximately

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