Happy 2014! Though my fingers are freezing as I type, I’m looking forward to the weeks and months ahead – I just hope they are a little warmer. Like you, Kentucky Nonprofit Network, Inc. is kicking off 2014 with a full agenda. For the short-term, [...]

Last week, I traveled to Pikeville to participate in the SOAR Summit.  It was a long trip (made even longer by the doe that jumped out in front of our car on the return trip home), but absolutely worth it.  The Summit was filled with [...]

Even though many started the holiday season right after Halloween, I’m doing my best to ease into the holiday spirit – taking time to enjoy fall and the celebration of Thanksgiving.  This month, my kids and I are sharing at least one thing we are [...]

Did you wake up to snow this morning?  Can it really be time for snow, holiday tunes on the radio, wish books from toy stores in the mail and tinsel?   Not sure about you, but I’m trying not rush to December!  If your nonprofit hasn’t [...]

It’s almost Halloween, so I can't help but have “trick or treating” on my mind.  Certainly this is because we are in full costume planning mode at my house, but it's also because KNN was “treated” last week to celebrate our sector and three award [...]

Each year, KNN has the privilege of recognizing innovation and leadership among our Commonwealth's nonprofit community.  Since innovation and leadership abound in our sector, this is no easy task for our volunteer committee. This year's nominations have been submitted and the scores are in!  I'm [...]

About this time last year, I was in a panic because I was planning a Star Wars themed birthday bash for my son.  Small problem - I'd never watched even one Star Wars movie.  My blog provided caution about some resources on the Internet, as [...]

The topic of nonprofit overhead – the amount a charity spends on administrative expenses – is almost always a hot topic, but this summer it’s even hotter because three of the nation’s biggest nonprofit information providers: GuideStar, Charity Navigator and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, [...]

Even though we've not officially celebrated with Independence Day fireworks yet (tell this to the kids in my neighborhood!), some fireworks in the nonprofit sector have begun thanks to an open letter from GuideStar, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and Charity Navigator.  The CEOs of [...]

Regardless of what you or your nonprofit needs, one thing's fairly certain - if you don't ask for it, you aren't likely to get it.   And if you don't do your homework, strengthen your asking skills and ask the right question - you may get something, [...]

We asked Kentucky to give and they did!  Charities, the media, sponsors and Kentuckians (and beyond) came together to show our nonprofit community and those they serve some love on April 24.  KY Gives Day raised $330,200 from 3370 unique donors for 304 of the [...]

Well, this is it.  It's kind of like a nonprofit prom, except there'll be no awkward photos (we hope) and corsages are optional.  It's definitely a celebration and we all plan to look our best, but thankfully formal wear isn't required and we don't need [...]