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We’re excited to welcome Natalie Jones as our new Director of Advocacy and Research for Tennessee Nonprofit Network! A native of Tennessee, Natalie has over twelve years of experience serving in and working with the nonprofit community. Driven by the belief that strong communities are built on effective, evidence-based policies, she brings a specific data-informed […]

Tennessee Nonprofit Network has opened its membership application for all nonprofits located in Tennessee or serving Tennessee residents. Membership is free. We believe that we are stronger together. By becoming a member organization of Tennessee Nonprofit Network, you join a community of organizations committed to making a difference. By connecting and learning together, we can

In 2004, President Clinton launched the non-partisan Clinton School of Public Service, a graduate program in the University of Arkansas system designed for people who seek to develop sustainable public service solutions in their community. The Clinton School offers the Masters of Public Service degree. Among the Masters degree tracks at the Clinton School is the two-year online Masters of Public Service (CSO –

BY ANDREA HILL, CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER, TENNESSEE NONPROFIT NETWORK Nonprofits are the cornerstones of our communities, tackling complex challenges from education and healthcare to environmental protection and social justice. But their impact often feels confined to individual lives or specific programs, like a Band-Aid on a gaping wound. We see the hunger they alleviate, the

TENNESSEE NONPROFIT NETWORK EXPLORES THE BURGEONING AI WORLD IN NONPROFITS Deep in the heart of your bustling nonprofit, a revolution is brewing. Invisible to the naked eye, yet potent in its potential, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is weaving its magic, transforming the very fabric of your organization. Imagine a world where repetitive tasks, once the bane

Please note this is different legislation than the Streamlining Federal Grants Act. A big thank you to those of you who signed on. Tennessee has the second-most signatures behind Maryland! BACKGROUND Since 1917, the federal charitable tax deduction has provided a tax deduction for donations made to nonprofit organizations by taxpayers who itemize their tax

Tennessee Nonprofit Network is excited to announce a two-day legislative engagement event that will empower nonprofit staff and board members to be confident advocates and carry that confidence with them to meet with our elected officials and advocate for our sector and the work that our organizations do. This two-day event will serve as a

Take action to support the Streamlining Federal Grants Act! Tennessee Nonprofit Network urges organizations to show their support for the Streamlining Federal Grants Act (S. 2286/H.R. 5934), legislation that could revolutionize federal grantmaking and address critical systemic barriers faced by nonprofits in Tennessee by reviewing this support letter and then signing here. With over 40,000

Momentum Nonprofit Partners rebranded to Tennessee Nonprofit Network, signifying the official launch of Tennessee’s first statewide nonprofit association. The organization will leverage national nonprofit expertise, statewide research and insight from partners across Tennessee to provide resources that promote operational excellence among partner organizations while advocating for policies at the State Capitol that strengthen nonprofit business

We’re excited to welcome Adiza Hamda our new public policy intern for Tennessee Nonprofit Network! Adiza is passionate about policy and advocacy, housing affordability, community development, and creating equitable, inclusive, and cost-effective solutions to long-standing societal problems. Her long-term goal is to contribute her skills and knowledge towards ameliorating pervasive social challenges and improving the