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by special guest blogger Elle Benson, Nonprofit Leadership, LLC I get the same calls every single week; an exhausted executive who’s struggling to find top talent ad wants to give in or give up. Currently, hiring in the nonprofit sector is a whole different beast. We’re not just looking for someone who can do the […]

We are excited to welcome Jess Limbird (she/they) to our Community Action Council! As the owner and founding member of Confluence Consulting in Lewisburg, TN, Jess brings a rich background in education, public health, prevention, and positive youth development to Tennessee Nonprofit Network. Jess joined the Community Action Council last year, but we’re excited to

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network At some point, every organization has faced the challenge of a forced collaboration with another nonprofit. It arrives, not as a gentle suggestion whispered on a spring breeze, but as a decree, etched in stone, often handed down from on high by external forces with

We are thrilled to announce Kim James has joined our Board of Directors at Tennessee Nonprofit Network! As the Executive Director for Young Leaders Council in Nashville, Kim brings nearly two decades of invaluable experience and a deep commitment to the nonprofit sector. Kim earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Fisk University and a

We are pleased to introduce Aaron Price, a dynamic new member of our Community Action Council! Aaron serves as the Vice President of Community Engagement at Emory Valley Center in Oak Ridge, TN, bringing over a decade of dedicated nonprofit experience to Tennessee Nonprofit Network. Aaron joined Emory Valley Center in 2023, where he oversees

We are delighted to welcome Meredith Benton, MPA, to our Community Action Council! Meredith is the CEO of Communities in Schools of Tennessee (CISTN) in Nashville, and her extensive experience and dedication to the nonprofit sector will be an incredible asset to Tennessee Nonprofit Network. Meredith brings over 25 years of government and nonprofit leadership

We’re excited to shine a spotlight on another incredible individual joining our Community Action Council: Tosha Price! Tosha is a dedicated changemaker who will be a fantastic addition to Tennessee Nonprofit Network, and we can’t wait for our member organizations to get to know her better. Tosha is the Business Development Manager at Ascend Federal

It is with a bittersweet mix of gratitude and admiration that Tennessee Nonprofit Network bids farewell to our outgoing Board Chair, Mark Jordan. As Mark concludes his impactful two-year term leading the board, the staff and board members alike want to express their immense appreciation for his dedicated service and transformative leadership. While he steps

We are thrilled to introduce you to Christy Dolinich, our newest Community Action Council member, who will be joining us in July 2025! Christy brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the nonprofit sector in Tennessee, and we are incredibly excited to have her voice and expertise on our team. Christy currently

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network In the quiet, often overlooked corners of the nonprofit world, there’s a lurking sense that the challenges faced go far beyond typical organizational hurdles. It’s a feeling that resonates not with the hopeful hum of community building, but with the chilling suspense of a horror