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2/11/2025An Open Letter to National Foundations and Nonprofit Organizations,From Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The ground has shifted. The already complex and challenging landscape of the nonprofit sector has been dramatically altered by recent events. Executive orders, federal grant pause litigation, ICE raids, erasure of LGBTQ rights, the DEI backlash, and […]

Monday night, Governor Bill Lee delivered his seventh State of the State address to a joint session of the House and Senate. The $59.5 billion FY2026 budget proposal is higher than last year’s proposed $53 billion budget and will now go to the legislature for final consideration. Last year’s legislature-approved budget came in at $60.5

Get ready to be inspired! We’re thrilled to announce the incredible lineup of speakers for the Nonprofit Storytelling Summit on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (EDT) at Bridgewater Place in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. Hosted by the Tennessee Nonprofit Network, this summit is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the

Hello nonprofit friends, These are your legislative updates for Tennessee for Friday, February 7th. Download the updates here. Download the legislative calendar here. THIS WEEK’S RUNDOWN: On Tuesday, the House Population Health Subcommittee and the House Health Committee both met for the first time this year. The subcommittee now includes the topics of intellectual & developmental

The Tennessee legislature is now in session. We have identified 87 bills that may be of interest. The bill filing deadline in both the House and Senate is February 6. Last week saw the conclusion of the special session on the Governor’s education freedom scholarships program, Hurricane Helene relief and immigration enforcement. The House will

WE DID IT! The nonprofit sector has come together around the country to fight against the federal grant pause. The Trump Administration has officially rescinded the federal funding freeze for nonprofits. The rescission of the order renders all prior actions, including the initial order, the freeze on funding, and the subsequent stay, null and void.

Nonprofit and philanthropy friends, Before we begin, a fact check: federal funding has not been cut to nonprofits. There is a federal funding freeze that goes into effect today at 5pm. The consequences of this are still massive, but please note that all federal funding to nonprofits has not been cut. Though we should expect

By Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network I’m going to admit it: The last week has been absolute chaos for many nonprofits, hasn’t it? As nonprofit leaders, many of us are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and maybe even a little heartbroken. The uncertainty surrounding federal funding, the potential impact on our communities, and

Friends in nonprofits and philanthropy, Last night, the Trump Administration announced an immediate freeze of federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance funds related to the executive orders it has issued in the past week. We understand that this order impacts a large number of nonprofit organizations in Tennessee and, more importantly, the communities that

Tennessee Nonprofit Network is thrilled to announce the launch of a new member portal, the Member Compass™! This exciting platform will serve as a central hub for our members, providing easy access to a wealth of resources and benefits. With the new portal, members can seamlessly register for events at discounted member rates, sign up