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While 501(c)(3) nonprofits serve as cornerstones of positive change, addressing critical issues ranging from poverty and hunger to healthcare and environmental protection, their impact can be significantly amplified by stepping beyond direct service delivery. Crafting a clear and impactful policy agenda is a powerful tool for these organizations to not only address the symptoms of […]

The lifeblood of many nonprofits is the generosity of individual donors. From funding innovative projects to sustaining daily operations, these contributions represent a crucial vote of confidence in the organization’s mission. However, this trust hinges on one essential element: donor privacy. Legislation requiring nonprofits to disclose donor lists to legislators, for any reason, poses a

Nonprofits shouldn’t miss the state’s proposed budget unveiling. Why? It’s a roadmap to their future. Funding streams can dry up or new opportunities bloom depending on where the money flows. It’s policy in action, revealing priorities that might impact their work. Budgets whisper hidden grant possibilities, waiting to be discovered. Cuts elsewhere could even spark

Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: In short, informed nonprofits can adapt, advocate, and build trust, all crucial for lasting positive impact. Below are bills we are monitoring in the State of Tennessee. Please note that Tennessee Nonprofit Network monitors all bills that impact nonprofits and the communities they serve, but we

Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: In short, informed nonprofits can adapt, advocate, and build trust, all crucial for lasting positive impact. Below are bills we are monitoring in the State of Tennessee. Please note that Tennessee Nonprofit Network monitors all bills that impact nonprofits and the communities they serve, but we

Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: In short, informed nonprofits can adapt, advocate, and build trust, all crucial for lasting positive impact. Below are bills we are monitoring in the State of Tennessee. Please note that Tennessee Nonprofit Network monitors all bills that impact nonprofits and the communities they serve, but we

Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: In short, informed nonprofits can adapt, advocate, and build trust, all crucial for lasting positive impact. Below are bills we are monitoring in the State of Tennessee. Please note that Tennessee Nonprofit Network monitors all bills that impact nonprofits and the communities they serve, but we

In the ever-evolving landscape of the nonprofit sector, opportunities to secure funding are critical for sustaining impactful programs and initiatives. Under the American Rescue Plan Act, Congress allocated $350 billion in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) for state, local, Tribal, and territorial governments to use in providing “assistance to households, small businesses,

Attention, Tennessee Nonprofit Network!  Mark Your Calendars for January 31st!   Why, you ask? Well, this is the deadline for applying for charitable gaming events with the Tennessee Secretary of State. An application is required for any nonprofit that wants to host a gaming event in the upcoming fiscal year (July 1st, 2024 – June 30th,

ACTION ALERT On January 16, the chairs of the House and Senate tax committees announced a bill that includes series of tax breaks for families, businesses, and individuals, but that does not yet include restoration of the non-itemizer (universal) charitable deduction. As we know, donations are down while demand remains high; tax relief is urgently needed