Congress is advancing tax legislation that could harm nonprofit organizations across the nation that are working to improve lives and strengthen communities.  The bill increases taxes on foundations and nonprofits and disincentivizes charitable giving. By diverting scarce resources away from nonprofits and their missions, the bill [...]

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentuckians donated $831,250 to 276 nonprofit organizations across the Commonwealth during Tuesday’s 13th annual Kentucky Gives Day, a statewide 24-hour online giving event. Hosted by Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the state association of nonprofits, the event inspired Kentuckians to donate to their [...]

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky Gives Day returns for its 13th year on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The statewide 24-hour online giving event encourages nonprofit organizations across the Commonwealth to join forces to raise critical funds and rally support for their causes. Hosted by Kentucky Nonprofit [...]

The KNN team extends our thoughts to Kentuckians and communities across the Commonwealth impacted by recent flooding.  Nonprofit Resources: After a Disaster: Essentials of Nonprofit Communication, National Council of Nonprofits Disaster Recovery: What Donors and Nonprofits Need to Know, National Council of Nonprofits Kentucky Office [...]

KNN has learned that Governor Andy Beshear has vetoed the substance of House Bill 622 - legislation to support the prompt payment and statutory rights of nonprofits contracting with the state. Prior to and during the legislative session, KNN worked in good faith with his administration to reach an agreed upon compromise on longstanding challenges threatening services to Kentuckians. [...]

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the state association of charitable nonprofits, has published a comprehensive impact report highlighting the challenges organizations face as they work to meet the needs of Kentuckians while navigating funding cuts, freezes, and unprecedented uncertainty. The report illustrates the [...]

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Registration is live for Kentucky Gives Day, the statewide 24-hour online giving event. #KYGives25 returns for its 13th year on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Nonprofit organizations across the Commonwealth are encouraged to register and get engaged as soon as possible to maximize [...]

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Braving the bitter cold, Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the state’s association of charitable nonprofits, and dozens of their members gathered in the Kentucky State Capitol’s House Chamber Thursday morning to generate momentum for critical legislation such as House Bill 622, which is [...]

Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the state association of charitable nonprofits, is proud to announce the election of two new members to its board of directors: Marcey Ansley, Executive Director of The Hearing & Speech Center, and Kateena Haynes, Chief Executive Officer of Boys & [...]

For many, the holiday season is a time of gratitude and giving. Beyond the feel-good factor, donating to charitable nonprofits is a powerful investment in your community. Here are five ways your contributions generate lasting change during the holidays and throughout the year. Help Build a [...]

Winchester native to lead public policy, advocacy efforts for Lexington Nonprofit Coalition Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the Commonwealth’s statewide association of charitable nonprofits, is strengthening its coalition-building, public policy, and advocacy efforts in the Bluegrass region and beyond with the addition of Ashleigh Dunsmoor, its [...]