We build the momentum of the nonprofit sector in Tennessee to create equitable, measurable, and lasting change.
Our Vision
We work towards a future in Tennessee where:
Nonprofits have an equal seat at the table alongside government, businesses, and philanthropy and are united to solve community problems.
Nonprofits are effective and sustainable.
Nonprofits have broad representation at the local, state, and federal level.
A high-quality nonprofit workforce is the norm — where individuals are reaching their maximum potential and are motivated to work for the greater good.
How We Do It
Tennessee Nonprofit Network serves as the statewide nonprofit association for Tennessee. The organization provides training and technical assistance, connections to resources, and sector-wide research and public policy support to nonprofits in Tennessee and those that serve Tennessee residents.
Connecting
We help like-minded professionals in the nonprofit sector connect with each other. Our sector is strengthened and our community is better served through collective action.
Learning
We provide high-quality learning opportunities so that nonprofit professionals can thrive and more effectively serve our community.
Community Engagement
This is Why
Tennessee Nonprofit Network is committed to fostering a nonprofit ecosystem that promotes a vibrant exchange of ideas that draws from different experiences and wisdom. Recognizing that every nonprofit member organization brings valuable perspectives, we strive to create an inclusive space through collaboration and mutual respect. We prioritize listening to the voices of our members on behalf of those they serve. We extend an invitation to our member organizations across Tennessee to foster lasting, measurable change.
This is How
We create space that promotes collective learning and solidarity. We vow to support the development of all our members by honoring the lived experiences, knowledge, and expertise of the nonprofit members that we serve. We offer our nonprofit members the opportunity to unite, learn, and innovate. Recognizing the uniqueness of each nonprofit member organization, we cultivate practices that foster reflection, integration, transformation, and resilience.
Our Guiding Principles
Words we live by:
When nonprofits get better, the community gets better.
Remarkable people produce remarkable results – talent matters.
Be inclusive, accessible, and value all voices.
Continuous improvement and accountability bring the highest impact possible.
Promote equity and justice in every action.
Drive our daily work and long-term vision by the needs of nonprofits and the Tennessee community.
Collaborate, convene and partner to further our mission.
Challenge and reframe entrenched thinking for positive change.
Embody the change we want to see in the world.