Do you dedicate hours to navigating the complexities of state grant reimbursements in Tennessee? Does the process feel more like a maze than a straightforward pathway to funding your vital work? If so, you’re not alone. Many Tennessee nonprofits struggle with the current system, wasting precious time and resources that could be better spent serving their communities.
Tennessee Nonprofit Network is here to listen and advocate for change. We’re launching a survey to gather feedback from across the nonprofit sector in Tennessee. Your anonymous responses will be crucial in helping us identify the pain points nonprofits are experiencing and develop recommendations for a faster, simpler state grant reimbursement process in Tennessee.
Why Participate?
We understand that your time is valuable. So why should you invest a few minutes on this survey? Here are just a few reasons:
- Make a Difference for All Tennessee Nonprofits: Your voice will be combined with others to create a powerful message for reform. By participating, you’ll be helping to improve the grant experience for all organizations working on critical issues in Tennessee.
- Streamline Your Operations: Imagine a world where reimbursements are processed efficiently, allowing you to spend more time delivering your programs and achieving your mission. This survey is an opportunity to influence a system that directly impacts your daily operations.
- Become an Agent of Change: The reimbursement process isn’t just an administrative burden; it can be a barrier to accessing essential funding for your work and for your communities. By providing your feedback, you’ll be helping to create a more accessible system that allows more nonprofits to focus on their core mission.
What We’ll Do With Your Input
We take your privacy seriously. All responses will be kept confidential and anonymous. We’ll use the aggregated data to identify common challenges and develop specific recommendations for improvement through the application of best business practices, lessons learned in other states, and other creative solutions identified through our upcoming workgroup made up of Tennessee nonprofit leaders and stakeholders. These recommendations will then be presented to the state with the goal of streamlining the reimbursement process for state-awarded grants. We’ll also share the findings with local counties and municipalities, encouraging them to explore the adoption of similar best practices.
How You Can Help
Taking the survey is the single most impactful action you can take to improve state grant processes in Tennessee. It’s your chance to be heard and make a real difference for your organization and the broader nonprofit community.
The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. It covers topics such as:
- Your experience with the current state grant reimbursement process
- The specific challenges you encounter
- Your suggestions for improvement
Click here to take the survey now!
Together, we can make state grant reimbursements in Tennessee a source of strength and sustainability, not a source of frustration. Thank you for your time and your valuable contribution!
Spread the Word!
The more participants we have, the stronger our message will be. Share this blog post and encourage other Tennessee nonprofits to take the survey! By working together, we can create a more efficient and supportive environment for all grant-funded organizations in the state.