Lexington Nonprofit Coalition - Kentucky Nonprofit Network

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About the LNC

The Lexington Nonprofit Coalition (LNC) is a local alliance of Kentucky Nonprofit Network members committed to a stronger, more unified nonprofit public policy voice in the Lexington community. The Coalition officially launched in late 2020.

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Recent & upcoming work of the LNC

Local:

Advocacy with LFUCG Council and the Administration on the impact of the sector and funding challenges
Ongoing advocacy around LFUCG’s millions of opioid abatement funds
Share information and strategy helping coalition members successfully access government grants
Council Candidate Forums
Successful advocacy of $500,000 to continue the LFUCG Nonprofit Capital Grant Program
Annual Council Nonprofit Day

State:

Annual meeting with state legislators representing Central Kentucky

Federal:

Annual meeting with Congressman Andy Barr and staff

What does the work of LNC look like?

Meetings are held monthly and are hosted in-person by LNC members around Lexington, or via Zoom.
Meetings include strategy setting around local, state, and federal policy engagement; education and discussion of key issues impacting members, the nonprofit sector, and the Lexington community; visits with invited guests informing the Coalition’s work; and an opportunity to learn from, network, and collaborate with other nonprofit members.
The LNC successfully engages its members with policy makers, including Congressman Barr, state legislators representing Lexington, and LFUCG Councilmembers and the Mayor’s administration.
The LNC ensures that the nonprofit sector voice is heard via meetings with public officials and in public meetings.

As a member of the LNC, your nonprofit will:

be kept up to date on the public policy issues impacting your organization and the nonprofit sector at the local, state, and federal level.
receive key insight into specific partnerships and funding opportunities.
stand with other nonprofits to advocate for a more collaborative and effective partnership with government to better serve the Lexington community.
benefit from the opportunity to connect regularly with nonprofit colleagues working to build a thriving nonprofit sector.

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Ready to join your local colleagues?

If you are a nonprofit based in or providing significant services in Lexington, we urge you to join the Coalition!

KNN membership is required of LNC members. LNC is sustained by monthly or annual member investments. Ready to learn more? Contact Ashleigh Dunsmoor – email her here, call 859-963-3203 ext 5, or click the button below!

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Why a Lexington Nonprofit Coalition? Why now? Hear from some members:

“The Hearing and Speech Center is a member of the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition because they are a voice for all Lexington nonprofits. Even with our differences in scope, we can come together over shared concerns and having that space has been useful for collaboration. I love the frequent and helpful advocacy communication provided to coalition members as well.”

Marcey Ansley, Executive Director, The Hearing and Speech Center

“We are a member of the coalition because it builds a stronger nonprofit community. It’s also been a wise investment for us and helped us initiate our own local advocacy.”

Nate Graham, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Lexington

“The coalition is value added to my work. Meetings are always very informative and we receive helpful information via email. As the Executive Director of a statewide organization, I appreciate that issues and information are always put into the perspective of the bigger picture as well.”

Jill Seyfred, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky