Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the state association of charitable nonprofits, announced the election of Tom Harris, APR, to its board of directors. Harris brings more than 40 years of experience in communications and public affairs, including work in corporate communications, community affairs, political campaigns, higher [...]

Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the Commonwealth’s association of charitable nonprofits, has hired Ryan Salzman, PhD, as its new Director of Regional Advocacy & Engagement for Northern Kentucky. In this new role, Salzman will support and engage KNN members across the region to strengthen advocacy, collaboration, [...]

Across Kentucky, nonprofits are getting it done. They’re distributing food to the hungry, offering shelter to the homeless, providing care to veterans, older adults, and children, and building stronger communities — quietly, consistently, and compassionately. Behind every logo and mission statement [...]

Update 10/28/2025 - Next Steps: GoFundMe has agreed to remove and de-index all unauthorized donation pages so that they no longer appear on its website or in online searches, and it changed the default so that authorized pages do not automatically have SEO optimization. Going forward, [...]

Click to learn more about the Nonprofits Get It Done Campaign & How You Can Take Action KNN Members Organizations: Submit here to be highlighted in the campaign! The National Council of Nonprofits (NCN), a network of more than 30,000 nonprofits across [...]

In a time of uncertainty, many nonprofit leaders are navigating tough decisions about the future of their organizations. Whether you're exploring collaboration, considering a merger, or facing the possibility of closure, you're not alone. At KNN, we're here to meet your organization where you are [...]

Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the state association of charitable nonprofits, announced today the formation of the Southeastern Kentucky Nonprofit Coalition (SKNC). This new regional alliance of KNN members is dedicated to building a stronger, more unified, and collaborative nonprofit sector serving Southeastern Kentucky. The announcement [...]

Sign this letter with KNN to tell Washington to protect nonprofit nonpartisanship. Check out KNN’s Impact Report: Charitable Nonprofits, Federal Funding, and Why it Matters to You See our summary handout about this issue Thanks to our partners at the [...]

When tornadoes strike or floodwaters rise in Kentucky, it’s local charitable nonprofits that mobilize early to provide relief, working hand-in-hand with first responders to help neighbors in crisis. Within hours, nonprofits and volunteers are clearing debris, offering shelter, and serving hot meals from a borrowed [...]

Updated June 17, 2025 Thanks to effective advocacy, Senate leaders have made several changes to the tax reconciliation bill, and there is still work to do! The revised legislation still includes several harmful provisions that divert scarce resources away from nonprofits and our missions. Please [...]

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 [...]