When KNN moved into our office in September, I never dreamed that by July we’d be nearly out of space.  But squeezing desks into tight spaces are the kinds of good “problems” I’m facing this month as we excitedly welcome two new team members to [...]

As KNN has gotten more engaged in public policy activities over the years, I’ve learned A LOT.  One of the biggest lessons I continue to learn is that in public policy (as in life), things don't always go “our” way.  Despite best efforts and common [...]

Theft.  Fraud. I know, your heart has quit beating - right?  Mine too.  These are words no nonprofit executive or board member likes hearing.  But they are words that need to be said, conversations that need to be had. To be certain, I don't think [...]

You know that feeling - you've been at something for a while, but change and even progress can make you feel like you've been thrown a curve ball.  Like switching from a flip phone to a smart phone - I knew how to use a cell, but [...]

It can be easy to get caught up in rankings.  Sometimes they matter, sometimes they don’t.  In the world of sports, some folks live or die by rankings and others simply hope a high ranking isn’t a jinx on the season.  In the case of [...]

In my last post, you may remember I’d just wrapped up watching Breaking Bad on Netflix.  I still miss it… I have to admit, I’m not a big watcher of television and when I do, Breaking Bad is not the kind of show I would [...]

I’ve just wrapped up watching the series Breaking Bad.  Whoa… I have to admit, I’m not a big watcher of television and when I do, Breaking Bad is not the kind of show I would have normally been drawn to.  But with a cut back [...]

It’s that time again – Kentucky Gives Day 2014!  Beginning at midnight, Kentuckians from near and far will come together online to see how much money we can raise in just 24 hours for the causes we care about – causes that make us proud [...]

Lots of us are frustrated.  I know I am. For some, the weather is frustrating for certain.  School closures, potholes from salted roads and being teased on Tuesday with abundant sunshine and a warm breeze only to find ourselves bundling up for a brisk wind [...]

On a recent webinar for KY Gives Day participants, Lori L. Jacobwith, master storyteller, trainer and fundraising coach, talked about the amplification effect and the power of personal messages from influencers we value.  It's human nature to get caught up in stories bigger than ourselves, to join [...]

Now we know - for sure!  After years of trying to persuade folks that nonprofits are “more than charity,” we now have the data to prove it.  A new study, reported by our friends at CEDIK at the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, confirms the employment [...]

You’re busy and if you’re like me, weather delays and school closures have you behind – so I’m going to get right to the point.  Here are a few important things I want to be sure you know about: With feedback from the Nonprofit Sector [...]