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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

by Andrea Hill, Chief Development & Partnerships Officer, Tennessee Nonprofit Network When I was 18, my parents took me and my sister to vote. It was a new and exciting concept for me at the time. I felt like an adult as I walked into the booth alone and made a decision that would help

by April Carter, Chief Programs Officer, Tennessee Nonprofit Network “What do you think, April?” Those five simple words have been foundational to my success and to the thriving culture of my place of work. There are so many things I love about being a team member at Tennessee Nonprofit Network, but the sense of inclusiveness

In the wake of changing work culture, workforce shortages, and leadership transitions, change is inevitable. Is your nonprofit organization ready?