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Kentucky Nonprofit Network Strengthens Investment in Louisville
Louisville native to lead public policy, advocacy efforts for Louisville Nonprofit Coalition Kentucky Nonprofit Network (KNN), the Commonwealth’s statewide association of nonprofits, is expanding its coalition-building and public policy advocacy efforts in Louisville Metro and beyond with the addition of Laela Kashan, its new director [...]
Government Shutdown Creates Uncertainty, Nonprofits Carry On
There is much uncertainty surrounding today's government shutdown. But what is for certain is that the work of nonprofits remains and for some organizations serving our most vulnerable, the work becomes even more critical. I am certain that investing in education and connections with other [...]
We Grieve. And We Must Also Act.
Dear nonprofit colleague:Since the horrific mass shooting in downtown Louisville one week ago, I’ve been struggling with what to say in this space that hasn’t already been said. Thoughts, prayers, condolences, we are grieving with you, we are angry and frustrated too… I deeply feel all [...]
KNN Statement on Senate Bill 62
Senate Bill 62 is set to become law in mid-summer 2023. Kentucky Nonprofit Network stands with state associations of nonprofits across the nation in fighting similar unnecessary and confusing legislation in their states. We are disappointed that calls to improve this bill to protect the [...]
Statement on Governor Andy Beshear’s 2021 Budget Address
January 7, 2021 Contact: Danielle Clore859-963-3203 x3danielle@kynonprofits.org Statement by Danielle Clore, CEO, Kentucky Nonprofit Network Nonprofits are on the frontlines of Kentucky's COVID-19 battle. As providers of critical services and as the fourth largest employer in the commonwealth, they need relief and they need it [...]
Statement on the General Assembly’s Passage of a Legislative Solution to the Sales Tax Issue Facing Nonprofits
Kentucky Nonprofit Network CEO, Danielle Clore, issues statement on passage of the Free Conference Committee Report to House Bill 354. Kentucky’s nonprofit organizations have moved a critical step closer to relief from the burden of collecting and remitting sales tax on admissions to their events [...]
Statement on Lexington Urban County Council’s Vote and Urgent Need for Congress to Act Now on Relief for Nonprofits
Yesterday's unanimous vote by the Lexington Urban County Council to restore funding cuts proposed by the mayor for the city’s Extended Social Resource (ESR) grant program reflects an appreciation for the critical role nonprofit organizations play in serving each of us and our neighbors through [...]
Will Kentucky continue to thrive? It depends on the 2020 Census.
While April 1, 2020 seems a long way off, much is at stake to be sure the commonwealth receives its fair share of federal dollars for programs that use census-derived data. Kentucky is at high risk to undercount our population, which would mean a devastating [...]
Statement on Governor Bevin’s Budget Proposal
Kentucky Nonprofit Network Executive Director/CEO Danielle Clore issued the following statement in response to the release of Governor Bevin’s budget proposal: Nonprofit organizations are at risk, which means Kentuckians are at risk. In his budget proposal, Governor Matt Bevin recommends investments to combat Kentucky's opioid [...]
Statement on BR 76, A Tax Exemption Bill on Admission Ticket Purchases
Kentucky Nonprofit Network Executive Director/CEO Danielle Clore issued the following statement in response to the prefiled bill. The recent Kentucky Supreme Court ruling, combined with the 2018 tax reform legislation have created a truly unfortunate distraction for the thousands of nonprofit organizations working to enhance [...]
Politicians Should Look Elsewhere for Endorsements and Campaign Contributions
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. For more than 60 years, the Johnson Amendment has successfully protected the charities serving you, me and our communities as a safe space free to advance our missions without the rancor of partisan politics. The law, proposed by [...]
An Unexpected Opportunity to Renew My Awe and Passion for Your Work
15 years. February 13 marked the 15th anniversary of the day I went to work as a professional temporary at UK to create what was originally called the UK Center for Nonprofit Management, then I became permanent staff as the work evolved to become UK's [...]
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