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by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Once upon a time, in a wood-paneled boardroom that smelled faintly of expensive leather and unearned confidence, a man named Richard had an epiphany. Richard was the president of a regional bank, which meant his primary life experience involved looking at interest rates and explaining […]

The late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States were a time of rapid industrialization and urbanization. Cities swelled with immigrants seeking economic opportunity and a better life, but they often found themselves living in overcrowded slums, facing poverty, discrimination, and a lack of social support. In response to these challenges, a new

By Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network In the heart of the burgeoning United States, amidst the fervor of the American Revolution and the burgeoning abolitionist movement, a beacon of hope and self-reliance emerged from the marginalized African American community of Philadelphia. The Free African Society, founded in 1787, stands as a

by Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network Have you ever received feedback from a boss that seemed out of nowhere? Had an employee make demands based on their own biases? Received an annual review that could have been a review for Skeletor or Michael Myers? If you’re surprised by the feedback you receive

by Dr. Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network If we know anything as nonprofit professionals, it’s that our friends over in corporate mistakenly think nonprofits are easy workplaces. They aren’t. They are complicated and challenging on the best days. The passion for our work can often collide with the harsh realities of limited

We’re growing again! The Tennessee Nonprofit Network (TNN) is excited to announce our search for a dynamic and experienced West Tennessee Regional Manager to join our growing team!